Operation Comfort offers support to wounded service members

“The biggest thing that veterans go through in their transition is that for years they have been part of something, and if you do not have an organization or group to fall back on, you can get lost,” Levack said.

The specifics

Operation Comfort offers a variety of activities, including adaptive sports, which allows those with amputations, in wheelchairs and living with other disabilities to participate in recreational activities.

“We cater the sports that we have to their disability,” Levack said. “If you are missing a limb and we put you on a cycle, we build up the part of the cycle that you need so you can control it better.”

Programs offered by the nonprofit include:

• Adaptive cycling
• Aquatics
• Sled hockey
• Woodworking
• Adaptive yoga

“When it comes to Operation Comfort, the comfort aspect is the important part,” Levack said. “Even though we have some core programs, we are networked with a whole bunch of other nonprofit organizations, and I will get people where they need to be to take care of them.”

For additional information on becoming a member, contact [email protected] or call 210-826-0500.

Lend a hand

As a nonprofit, Operation Comfort relies on community support and grant funding to provide support for its members.

One of the largest special events each year is the Salute to Service Members 5K, which invites the community to participate in a 5K run or walk to support the organization.

This year, the event will be held on Feb. 24. Registration will be open through Feb. 21 at $45 per participant. Minors, first responders and veterans can get discounted admission.

The organization is also in search of volunteers to help with events and programs. For community members who are interested in donating but do not want to participate in events, additional donation information can be found on the organization's website.

• 18811 FM 2252, Bldg. 4, San Antonio
• www.operationcomfort.org