With the support of Angel City Sports, the event was full of fun football action and unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime
This past Veterans Day, the Rams, The Hartford, and L.A.-based nonprofit for adaptive sports programming, Angel City Sports, invited members of the Rams Wheelchair Football Team into the gorgeous Rams Practice Facility nestled in Woodland Hills to unite through the glorious sport of football and celebrate the brave veterans who’ve served our proud country. As a massive token of gratitude, The Hartford, a chief disability insurer who has voiced support towards adaptive sports movement for over 30 years, has donated six custom-designed wheelchairs to members of the Rams Wheelchair Football Team, which consists of several U.S. military veterans, as a huge “thank you” for their immeasurable services both on active duty and here at home impacting our daily lives.
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The event also featured a thrilling youth sports clinic where young athletes took center stage in the exciting action, honing their football skills with members of the Rams Wheelchair Football Team in an encouraging and nurturing environment. And once the Rams concluded their practice session, members of the team joined in the entertainment too.
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Heartwarming appearances were made by star Rams running back Kyren Williams, as well as Jared Verse, Jaylen McCollough, Josh Wallace, Jake McQuaide, Terrance Ferguson, Josaiah Stewart, Bill Norton, Shaun Dolac, and Brennan Presley, who all made a splash in the adaptive youth football clinic.
Head Coach Sean McVay, and Coaches Nate Scheelhaase, Eric Yarber, Chase Blackburn, Ben Kotwica, Drew Wilkins, Carter Crutchfield, and Ron Gould stopped by to lend their kindness and football wisdom. Along with members of the Rams Wheelchair Football Team, the young athletes were taught the valuable lesson of inclusive play and the positive impact of teamwork.
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“Being part of the event was really special,” Williams explained. “Seeing the passion and competitiveness of the Rams Wheelchair Football Team and getting to share the field with the kids reminded me what this game is all about. It’s about teamwork, resilience, and bringing people together through football—no matter how you play.”
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Molly Higgins, Los Angeles Rams executive vice president of Community Impact and Engagement, said “This partnership continues to embody what the Rams stand for – teamwork, inclusion, and giving back,” before continuing, “We’re proud to work alongside The Hartford and Angel City Sports to support our veterans and create opportunities for athletes of all abilities.”
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“At The Hartford, we believe sports have the power to unite and transform lives,” said Claire Burns, chief marketing and customer officer at The Hartford. “Adaptive sports are a powerful catalyst to support veterans and athletes of all abilities on the field and beyond. This collaboration reflects our longstanding commitment to inclusion and our mission to ensure more people can experience the joy and community that sports bring.”
“Our collaboration with the Rams and The Hartford demonstrates what’s possible when organizations come together to invest in access and inclusion,” said Clayton Frech, Founder of Angel City Sports. “Honoring our veterans through the LA Rams Wheelchair Football Team and introducing youth to adaptive sports is a powerful way to build community and awareness.”
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