TOPEKA, Kan., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunting,
fishing and other outdoor pursuits are often out of reach for
paralyzed military veterans. Soon, with the help of ITC employees,
more veterans will have access to specialized all-terrain
wheelchairs.
Through charitable contributions from its employees, ITC has
raised funds to purchase nine track chairs from Action Trackchairs
to be used by veterans from communities in Michigan, Iowa, Oklahoma and Kansas.
"I am grateful for our employees' generosity toward this cause,
I know many of us hold it near to our hearts," said Joe Welch, chairman, president and CEO of ITC
Holdings, Corp. "The work Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
performs is critical to better treating and helping veterans, and
others, in the future. PVA not only helps veterans with mobility
through the use of track chairs, it but also helps them maintain
their quality of life by reintroducing veterans to sports and
conducts important research on spinal cord injuries."
ITC is presenting funds to the Paralyzed Veterans of America
(PVA) on Veteran's Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11,
2015, at their corporate headquarters in Novi, Mich. Then, two Kansas veterans will be identified by PVA to
receive the Action Trackchairs.
About Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans
of America is the only congressionally chartered veterans
service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and
representation of veterans with spinal cord
injury or disease. For nearly 70 years, we have ensured
that veterans have received the benefits earned through
their service to our nation; monitored their care in VA spinal cord
injury units; and funded research and education in the
search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis.
As a partner for life, Paralyzed Veterans also develops training
and career services, works to ensure accessibility in
public buildings and spaces, provides health and rehabilitation
opportunities through sports and recreation and advocates for
veterans and all people with disabilities. With more than 70
offices and 34 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans serves veterans,
their families and their caregivers in all 50 states, the
District of Columbia and
Puerto Rico. (www.pva.org)
About ITC Holdings Corp.
ITC Holdings Corp. (NYSE:
ITC) is the nation's largest independent electric transmission
company. Based in Novi, Michigan,
ITC invests in the electric transmission grid to improve
reliability, expand access to markets, lower the overall cost of
delivered energy and allow new generating resources to interconnect
to its transmission systems. Through its regulated operating
subsidiaries ITCTransmission, Michigan Electric Transmission
Company, ITC Midwest and ITC Great Plains, ITC owns and operates
high-voltage transmission facilities in Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma, serving a combined peak load
exceeding 26,000 megawatts along approximately 15,600 circuit miles
of transmission line. ITC's grid development focus includes growth
through regulated infrastructure investment as well as domestic and
international expansion through merchant and other commercial
development opportunities. For more information, please visit ITC's
website at www.itc-holdings.com.
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