"In every chaos,
there is also opportunity"
Mission
Empower wounded, injured and ill veterans to fully live their lives and honor our fallen military heroes.
Veterans & Athletes United (VAU)
All-volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization founded and run by veterans. Since 2012 we have helped close to 4000 veterans and their families through our programs, adaptive sports, accessible retreat, and job networking opportunities.
We were honored to complete our fallen heroes memorial on memorial day 2018 which has traveled to many locations nation wide. It brings awareness to our service members, who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as their gold star families.
2018 Impact: Year in review
-600+ veterans and family members served.
-18 accessible retreats throughout the MidAtlantic.
-4 VetNet events providing valuable networking and job opportunities
-8+ Sports Clinics: We supported numerous veterans to attend clinics nationwide
VAU Programs
Sua is a Wounded Warrrior quadriplegic from a combat injury while serving under Special Operations Command. VAU supported Sua to attend and compete in quad rugby events throughout 2016 where he won a gold medal at the Warrior Games.
Sua says, “Thanks to you I have been able to progress and better myself physically and mentally. It is my honor to have presented VAU with my gold medal.”
