Arrows for Warriors at Next Step Archery

Arrows for Warriors at Next Step Archery is a program designed to help aid in the mental and physical recovery of those that have sacrificed in service of our country. This program is designed to help those that have served our country experience a rewarding athletic program no matter their abilities. Through the Arrows For Warriors program our Warriors get to learn the ins and outs of the archery world, compete in tournaments, and even become coaches of this incredible inclusive sport.

A Warrior’s Story

In November of 2010 I was deployed to Afghanistan with a United States Air Force Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit. While out on a mission with an Army S.F. unit I was struck in the upper back causing major internal damage.

As a result of my injuries I spent the next year and half in rehab learning to walk, talk and use the left side of my body again. At an adaptive sports camp that was run by the USAF I got onto the wrong bus, thinking I was going to an Air Pistol class, I found myself at an Archery class.

I had never held a Bow before in my life, but found it enjoyable and when I returned back to Washington State I found a local Archery Shop and started asking questions. The Nock Point Archery Shop owner took me in and really started me down the archery road. After a few months I started classes at Next Step Archery to learn more about a sport that I fell in love with.

Archery helps clear my mind on days that my PTSD is showing its ugly head and keeps me grounded. I also found that in the beginning archery gave me a reason to get up in the morning and get out of my house. Now going to the shop is like going to a family members house, to the point that my service dog gets excited when we turn down the road toward the shop.

For me archery has changed my life is so many ways. First by giving me a reason to get up and tackle my day. Second by giving me an extended family and somewhere I can go to give back. Now that I am in a good place with my recovery I want to help others that are dealing with disabilities.

Keith Sekora
Police Officer
Air Force EOD

How to Join the Program

Are you or someone you know a disabled Service Member or an adult or child with a Disability? Joining is easy; send us an email and we will show you how – Email Us.

How to Donate

Making a donation to a local educational nonprofit is one of the most satisfying things you can do to support your community, our Warriors, and our kids. NSA is considered a public charity 501(c)(3) and thus can be used as a tax write-off.

Interested in making a donation? Give us a call!

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Employee Gift Matching Programs

Many companies have what are known as employee gift matching programs, where an employer will match the donations of its employees given to non-profit organizations up to a certain amount. Such matching gifts can be given if an employee discloses their donation and the name of the nonprofit, typically in a short form on the company’s website. Such a form is accessible through employee log in portals. These contributions make a huge difference to educational nonprofit organizations like Next Step Archery, so please consider checking to see if your employer is one of the companies that participate in these matching gift programs!

Check the following link to see how to get your employer to match your contributions to Next Step Archery – Visit Here

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