Valor Games Southeast

Hi Friends - I’m a proud member of the advisory committee for the 5th Annual Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium, a two-day virtual conference Nov. 6 & 7, where adapted sport advocates and allies convene to advance the movement. It's a rare and valuable opportunity to be part of the conversations that are changing the narrative and catalyzing much-needed change for people with disabilities everywhere.

JOIN ME! Learn more about and register at

Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium (LABS) 2024 hosted on Whova November 6 – 7, 2024

For my friend who live in Durham. Come share a meal with Bridge II Sports! Chick-fil-A Hillsborough Road is hosting a fundraiser for us! We need your support! I know you love their food!

I need your help please! Bridge II Sports was nominated for this gift from Target. We will get some funds, but more with votes. Please see below.

https://veteransbridgehome.galaxydigital.com/calendar
If you are a Veteran and you don't know Veterans Bridge Home definitely get to know this organization at one of their upcoming 'Veterans Coffee' meet-ups ☕️ Check out their calendar for events in Greensboro, Cary, Fayetteville, and Cabarrus County.

They connect Veterans and their families, in any state of transition, to the community. Through their network of partners, they help Veterans navigate employment, create social connections, and settle their families.

Calendar | Veterans Bridge Home Career networking event with Department of Defense (DoD) Contractor companies. DoD contracting industries include: logistics, IT, skilled trade & business operations industries Registration is on Eventbrite: Registration

Application Deadline: THIS WEDNESDAY MARCH 1
The Valor Games Southeast 2023 Athlete Application is still OPEN!
www.bridge2sports.org/valorgamesse
(big button on top of web page)
We are back to three full days of adapted sports competition, camaraderie, and community this year in North Carolina for Veterans and members of the Armed Services with disabilities- - MAY 22-25.
The application is open to eligible athletes from around the country.
Join in the fun and spirit that VGSE is all about!
Sports include: boccia, sitting volleyball, air rifle, archery, cycling, kayaking, shot put, powerlifting, wheelchair basketball, indoor rowing, table tennis
Note: this is not a 'first come, first serve' application, we will be reviewing applications throughout the application period.

Bridge II Sports Adaptive Sports and Arts - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
MetLife

Valor Games Southeast hosted by Bridge II Sports Bridge II Sports is honored to be the host of Valor Games Southeast celebrating the power of adapted sports for our nation's Veterans with disabilities.

You've seen it in our Weekly Update but here is a 'week of' reminder-- Our friends at Forge Teams are hosting a free Parafencing Clinic THIS SATURDAY, February 25th from 3-6 pm at 610 N. Duke Street in Durham.

This introduction will include learning about the equipment, some basic exercises, games, and trying out the sport. Register directly with Forge Teams
https://forgefoundation.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/forgefoundation/event.jsp?event=50&

Great way to broaden your adapted sport horizons - en garde!

ParaFencing Introduction Learn about the highly adaptable sport of fencing! Introduction will include learning about the equipment, some basic exercises, games and use of equipment - all adapted.

"Someone I WOOF Plays Adapted Sports'
Always there by her side, athlete Pam's #1 fan showing the love!

Help create opportunities for people with disabilities this February!
https://b2s.app.neoncrm.com/forms/share-the-love
All month if you make a $10 donation or more to Bridge II Sports you'll receive your choice of either of our new 'I ❤️ Adapted Sports' or 'Someone I ❤️ Plays Adapted Sports' buttons.

Temps are dropping but the range was HOT 🔥today at Bridge II Sports for ARCHERY with several athletes from the Durham VA Health Care System Recreation Therapy program!

Fun time all around SHARING THE LOVE of adapted sports with our Veterans.

Check out the calendar at bridge2sports.org for opportunities to come out and practice your shot for VGSE

Give the GIFT OF VALOR. Join others in support of Veterans with disabilities and Valor Games Southeast with any donation amount & be honored as a DONOR of VALOR on the VGSE webpage.
Thank you for making a difference
Donation link at: www.bridge2sports.org/valorgamesse/

AWESOME OPPORTUNITY FOR ADAPTIVE SPORTS EQUIPMENT FUNDING from Kelly Brush Foundation - Please SHARE!

The Active Fund application is open at:
https://kellybrushfoundation.org/theactivefund/

"The Kelly Brush Foundation is dedicated to making active lifestyles a reality for anyone with a spinal cord injury. Life is better active!

Through the Active Fund, we provide grants for individuals with paralysis caused by spinal cord injury to purchase adaptive sports equipment. We believe in the power of sport and recreation to foster inclusion and overcome the barriers of paralysis. We have helped over 1,500 people from 50 states purchase handcycles, monoskis, sport chairs, racing chairs, hockey sleds, and much more."

Honored to announce MetLife is the presenting sponsor of Valor Games Southeast 2023 - this is their ninth year supporting the games and sharing in the mission of empowering veterans with disabilities.
Beyond providing generous financial support, MetLife engages a strong core team of employee volunteers who assist in making this large-scale event an incredible experience for all in our community. So grateful for their ongoing dedication and looking forward to an impactful VGSE23 this May!

Join others in support of Veterans with disabilities and Valor Games Southeast with any donation amount & be honored as a DONOR of VALOR on the VGSE webpage.
Thank you for making a difference
Donation link at: www.bridge2sports.org/valorgamesse/