Invacare sponsors Buckeye Wheelchair Games

ELYRIA, Ohio—May 16, 2013—Invacare Corporation proudly sponsored the Buckeye Wheelchair Games, which took place May 16-18, 2013, at the Spire Institute in Geneva, Ohio and was hosted by the Buckeye Paralyzed Veterans of America chapter.

“Invacare is excited to once again be part of the Buckeye Wheelchair Games. It is a great opportunity to see talented athletes showcasing the ‘Yes, you can’ spirit that is an important part of the Invacare brand promise,” said Brian LaDuke, vice president Enterprise Marketing, North America.

Around 80 Ohio veteran athletes competed in events such as air guns, bowling, field events, billiards, slalom, swimming, table tennis, track, boccia and weightlifting. For more information about the Buckeye Wheelchair Games and the Buckeye Paralyzed Veterans of America chapter visit www.buckeyepva.org.

Invacare Corporation, headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative home and long-term care medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles. The company has 5,800 associates and markets its products in 80 countries around the world. For more information about the company and its products visit Invacare’s website at www.invacare.com.