Veterans highlight the importance of VA adaptive sports at the 2019 National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Louisville, Kentucky.
Veterans Canteen Service sponsors 50 Veteran athletes to attend National Veterans Wheelchair Games through sale of Red Coat Ambassador apparel, then greet Veterans and their families at the event.
The DeGasperis family has been longtime contributors to the National Veterans Wheelchair Games and were instrumental in bringing softball to the event.
Pamela Foley wondered what happened to the child she gave up for adoption in 1983. They met for the first time at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
Veteran Ryan Major has come out of a coma, battled constant pain and endured dozens of surgeries. Today, he is driving again, and a competitive athlete at the 39th National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
VA Photos of the Week captures the best images from across the VA. This week, we highlight images from Dallas and the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
From shot put grenades to laser tag shooting, new event will test athletes brute strength and military intel at the Wheelchair Games.
The event is a sports and rehabilitation competition to engage Veterans who use wheelchairs due to spinal cord injuries, amputations or other neurological conditions.
Presented by VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), the world’s largest sports event for Veterans who use wheelchairs.
The Wheelchair Games are an annual event co-hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Favre was a special guest speaker at the opening ceremonies before an exhibition basketball game between paralyzed Veterans and celebrity players.
"Don't give up!" That's what Army Veteran Ardrena Bailey says about dealing with setbacks.