Wounded veteran found inspiration in bobsledding after struggle with depression, PTSD

Written By Alicia Thompson

By Stephanie Buffamonte | Published November 10, 2023

Veteran found inspiration in bobsledding

On April 27, 2007, United States Army veteran William Castillo’s life forever changed. He lost his left leg on a deployment and also suffered a traumatic brain injury. However, while recovering at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland, someone introduced him to bobsledding.

Alicia Thompson

Alicia Thompson, Cre8or and Founder of Thompsoncre8 marketing & design. Based in San Diego, California. Thompsoncre8 is a remote marketing firm offering services for any design need. Alicia is willing to take on the hard projects – all the while guaranteeing satisfaction and efficient turnarounds. Alicia is an experienced senior graphic designer, creative director and marketer with small business and corporate industry experience.

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