Washington, DC— Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) proudly announces the appointment of hunting legend Jim Zumbo as the national spokesman for the organization’s Outdoor Recreation Heritage Fund.Zumbo’s 40-year career in the great outdoors makes him arguably the country’s most prominent big game hunter. He is a champion of ethical hunting, and has reached out to wounded service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan when he began taking them on no-cost hunting trips, a program he started five years ago.

“I'm proud to serve as spokesman for the Outdoor Recreation Heritage Fund, and am looking forward to representing this important function of PVA,” said Zumbo. “I've had my share of wonderful outdoor experiences in my lifetime and have enjoyed plenty of camps with all sorts of folks, but hunting and fishing with disabled military veterans has been a highlight of my trips. It's my small way of thanking these heroes, for which I have the utmost respect, for their service and sacrifice.”

He added, “In addition to assisting in fundraising efforts for the ORHF, I eagerly anticipate sharing many more hunting and fishing camps with our disabled military."  “We are honored that Jim Zumbo will leverage his considerable reputation on behalf of the Outdoor Recreation Heritage Fund,” noted Joseph L. Fox, Sr., immediate past national president. “His ongoing program of introducing severely injured veterans to hunting trips enables him to understand the needs of our paralyzed veterans.”

In 2001, the PVA Outdoor Recreation Heritage Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established to permanently support Paralyzed Veterans’ many outdoor sports program, including fishing, hand cycling and triathlon, track and field events, and recreational shooting and hunting. Donations are tax-deductible and will fully support our many outdoor sporting activities and programs.