The Rufus Cook Memorial Scholarship

Awarded for determination in overcoming injuries to seek the joy and exhilaration of snow sports

To honor the memory of Staff Sergeant Rufus Cook, his family and friends have endowed The Rufus Cook Memorial Scholarship.

Presented each year beginning in 2016 to a Wounded Warrior student at the Wintergreen Adaptive Sports Wounded Warrior Weekend.

This scholarship underwrites the participation of the WAS Wounded Warrior whose determination to overcome injuries and to seek the joy and exhilaration of snow sports best exemplifies the dedication and life-affirming service of Rufus Cook. 

For more information on supporting this scholarship, email info@skiwas.org.

RUFUS COOK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

• 2020–Tyrone Sartor

• 2019–Armand Bonseigneur & Duane Brown

• 2018–Kemmini Washington & Jeff Haugh

• 2017–Seyward McKinney & Jason Ehrhart

• 2016–Jonathan Rivenbark

Staff Sergeant Rufus Cook first enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1979 at age 18, served with the 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas, with the 7th Cavalry in Schweinfurt, Germany, and near the end of his distinguished military career, with the 630th Transportation Company in 2004-05 in Operation Iraqi Freedom. In March 2005, for his heroic service while stationed in Iraq, Staff Sergeant Cook was the recipient of the Bronze Star. Medically discharged in 2009 due to injuries sustained in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Staff Sergeant Cook contracted throat and lung cancer in 2012 and fought bravely until his death in June 2015.

Totally Awesome Newsletter

The 2017 Wintergreen Adaptive Sports 5K Run, Walk, & Roll–May 20

Thanks to our Hosts at The Devils Backbone Basecamp!

On May 20, 2017, W.A.S. will host its 5th annual "Run, Walk, and Roll" 5K Race and Fundraiser. As before, we will launch the race at the Devils Backbone Basecamp on Beech Grove Rd, and we welcome all runners, walkers, and hand-cyclists. For the second year in a row, we will use the Glenthorne Loop out-and-back course for the "Run, Walk, and Roll."

Online registration closed; register now at the event, from 8am-9:15am

Plan to join us for the mid-morning WAS 5K, which starts at 9:30am. As noted, above, we'll accept walk-up registrations on race day, beginning at 8:00am. Entry fees may be paid here online or at the event with cash, check, or credit card. For more information about how to join us on May 20th, email WAS executive director, Dave Shreve at: executivedirector.was@gmail.com.

See previous year race results HERE

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All runners receive a Devils Backbone gift bag and coupon. For delicious food and drink, plan to join us after the race at the Devils Backbone Meadows beer garden or in the main restaurant.

Thanks to all who joined us last spring for our 4th annual 5K Road race fundraiser. We're especially grateful for our event sponsors–Wintergreen Real Estate, Contemporary Dentistry of Virginia, The Devils Backbone Brewery, Wintergreen Resort, Disabled Sports USA, and Ashley's Market, all of whom helped make the event a fun and exciting one.

 

Sedona Taphouse July Steak-out for Charity

Updated October 6, 2016–Thanks once again to the folks at Charlottesville's Sedona Taphouse for bringing WAS in as the beneficiary of this past July's Steak-out for Charity event. WAS executive director, Dave Shreve, joined Sedona manager, Jordon Coleman, for last week's check presentation. Thanks to Christine, Rodell, Cierra, Jordon, and all the Sedona crew for being such a great community partner!

All of us at WAS would like to thank our friends at Sedona Taphouse, for choosing us as the beneficiary of the July Steak-Out for Charity event (with a percentage of all proceeds going to WAS).

We're very grateful for the generous contribution connected to this terrific fundraising event, for the enjoyable outings to the Millmont St. taphouse, and for the many ways the Sedona Taphouse owners, managers, and staff think often about and contribute greatly to the community they serve so well. Join us again as we continue to frequent this favorite place of ours in Charlottesville, on future Steak Out Mondays, or any other time.