Gene Calantoc turns a comeback into community

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Bennett Blackwood is a fictional AI bear host. Bennett narration is synthesized; the interview excerpts are original source recordings.

Army Recovery Care Program follow-up

Calantoc’s original interview and Games footage

Separate June 2026 photograph

Gene Calantoc ambassador profile

General adaptive-sport volunteer opportunities