scuba diving and curling. this is william davenport world war ii vet. >> a man came up to me with one arm missing and thank you for your service. and my gosh, here i am, i'm whole. i just have a little problem seeing. >> reporter: legally blind davenport davenport davenport skis downhill. >> it's much more appealing to have your philanthropy go to an activity where there's a lot of tender loving care, volunteer labor of things that money can't buy. >> reporter: organizers often hear from vets this one week changes their lives. even if it comes in the form of peer pressure. >> i'm a soldier and a marine is doing something my pride kicks. >> with that inspiring story from colorado, thank you.