In this powerful episode of the HOPE podcast, host Kate Dudley sits down with U.S. Para Sliding Development Director Kim Seevers from Lake Placid during a stop on the inaugural Para Skeleton Legacy Tour.

Born out of the energy of the Invictus Games, this international tour is creating new pathways for veterans and adaptive athletes to stay connected to sport, purpose, and community. From Norway to Switzerland to the U.S., athletes are not only learning new tracks, but they’re also rediscovering confidence, identity, and what’s possible after injury.

Kim shares how the tour came to life, why expanding beyond Lake Placid was critical, and how partnerships, including Hope For The Warriors, helped remove financial barriers so athletes could fully commit to the experience.

More than just a sport, Para Skeleton offers something deeper: a powerful mix of adrenaline, focus, and healing. As Kim explains, it mirrors the intensity of combat while also demanding mindfulness, discipline, and control.

With eyes set on growing the sport globally, and a long-term goal of reaching the Paralympic Games, this movement is just getting started.

0:00 – Welcome from Lake Placid & intro to the Legacy Tour

1:10 – How the Invictus Games sparked the movement

3:15 – Why para skeleton is so powerful (and accessible for beginners)

5:20 – Taking the tour global: Norway, Switzerland & beyond

7:10 – Why international experience matters for athlete growth

9:00 – How Hope For The Warriors helped fund the tour

11:15 – Athlete impact: confidence, identity & recovery

14:00 – The mental + physical transformation through sport

16:10 – Why veterans are drawn to sliding sports (adrenaline + focus)

18:30 – Chaos vs. control: the meditative side of skeleton

20:30 – Camaraderie and connection among military athletes

22:30 – David Snipes’ story: resilience, innovation & breaking barriers

27:00 – The future: World Cup dreams & Paralympic goals

30:00 – Why these stories matter—and what we can all take away

32:00 – Closing + (maybe) taking a run down the track

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Recorded at Hope For The Warriors’ annual Got Heart Give Hope Awards Ceremony at the MGM National Harbor, this special episode features longtime HOPE supporter, volunteer, and military advocate, Sue Jurney.

A Marine Corps spouse of more than 35 years, Sue shares her deeply personal connection to the early grassroots days of HOPE, when military spouses stepped forward to support wounded service members and families during the height of the War on Terror.

From helping families navigate medical crises at bedside to building lifelong military spouse networks, Sue reflects on how community, compassion, and action shaped both her journey and the organization’s 20-year impact.

This conversation highlights the power of connection, the evolution of military family readiness, and why service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off.

00:00: Welcome to the Awards

00:45: HOPE Family Homecoming

01:34: Mission and Origins

02:57: How HOPE Helped Sue

05:06: Growth and Impact

06:38: Captain Dan Moran Connection

09:56: Family Readiness Lessons

13:18: Readiness in a Digital Age

15:49: Navy Service Award

17:13: HOPE Shaped My Service

19:33: Closing, Thanks, and Kindness

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Actor and military advocate Antwon Tanner joins host Kate Dudley on the Hope For The Warriors Podcast to discuss his long-standing support of Hope For The Warriors, meaningful moments from his career, and how his definition of success has evolved. The episode highlights the importance of supporting service members, veterans, and military families while advancing the mission to restore hope within the military community.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:07 Meet Antwon Tanner: Advocate and Ambassador

01:50 Antwon’s First Encounter with Hope For The Warriors

04:01 The Impact of Military Service on Families

05:46 Antwon’s Continued Commitment and Suggestions

06:36 Antwon’s Military Family Background

09:34 Unique Stories and Experiences

11:46 Cultural Exchange and Personal Growth

14:07 Antwon’s Acting Career and Recent Projects

15:44 Upcoming Projects and Auditions

16:26 Discussing “The Roaring Game”

17:37 Reflections on Success and Priorities

20:38 Family and Career Choices

23:09 Impact of COVID on the Entertainment Industry

24:48 The Changing Landscape of Media

26:02 Hope For The Warriors: A Personal Connection

28:11 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

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