INSPIRING THE FUTURE TOGETHER
On May 8, the fifth annual Inspire Games is being held with the New York City insurance industry to support military veterans. 100% of the donations will go to FourBlock Foundation, including supporting FourBlock alumnus Ralph DeQuebec, a wounded Marine veteran and Paralympic gold medalist who's a member of the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team.
We're inspiring the next generation of veterans!
You can help fundraise for a team once you register. Or just make a donation to help veterans pursue meaningful careers!
62 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011
The games take place in the Sky Rink, the only year-round ice skating rinks in Manhattan. Teams will play on both East and West rinks until the final match.
Registration Info
All attendees will be given the opportunity to fundraise
About Ralph DeQuebec
In 2012, Gunnery Sergeant Ralph DeQuebec deployed with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion to Afghanistan. On June 21, GySgt DeQuebec was disarming an improvised explosive device when it detonated. As a result of the blast, Ralph lost both legs above the knee. He endured four years of recovery and rehabilitation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. With the help of his FourBlock mentor, he discovered that he responds best, both physically and mentally, to recreational therapy; in particular, he fell in love with sled hockey.
In 2016, Ralph retired from the Marine Corps and began pursuing his dream of playing in the 2018 Winter Paralympics in PyeongChang, Korea. In 2017, he was named co-captain of the US National Developmental Sled Hockey Team. And in January 2018, Ralph was selected to play with the gold-medal-winning U.S. National Sled Hockey Team in PyeongChang.
Ralph was recently inducted into the Los Angeles Sportswalk of Fame and has begun coaching and mentoring disabled veterans and disabled youth, while still playing with Team USA for a second season. From April 27 through May 5, Ralph and Team USA will be playing in the World Para Ice Hockey World Championship in the Czech Republic and are on track to bring back another gold medal.
(Read more about Ralph’s journey on Sports Illustrated.)
Donation Activity
These friends are helping today's veterans find purpose and meaningful careers after service!
Chris Maleno donated $5,000.00
Donation made by Chubb Insurance Group
Edward Krayer donated $150.00
Mike Kolodner donated $526.00
Jason Timpanaro purchased a registration
Jason Timpanaro created a fundraising page