Valor Games Far West

Today I was humbled and honored to spend Veterans Day with several of our nation’s injured, ill, and wounded Veterans. I was thrilled to represent the entire Va...lor Games Far West Organizing Committee, and our host agency, the Far West Wheelchair Athletic Association, to present a donation to Ranger Road from the legacy funds of the Valor Games Far West. Please watch the video (turn up your volume) for details of the $15,000 donation. Thank you to MMA Champion, and Hall of Famer, Urijah Farber for allowing us to make the presentation at your beautiful facility. We look forward to seeing these funds used to offer the highest quality adaptive sports to our nation’s Warriors. Thank you, especially, to the Founder and President of Ranger Road, Mikhail Venikov, for his tireless devotion to his fellow Veterans. To learn more about Ranger Road, or to register for their outstanding programs, to volunteer, or to donate, please visit: https://rangerroad.org/pages/contact Ranger Road Valor Games Far WestFar West Wheelchair Athletic AssociationUrijah Fabers Ultimate Fitness

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Excellent overview of archery for athletes that are blind or visually impaired, from Valor Games Far West coach, Janice Walth, and Veteran, Mark Schrand.

A well deserved, and overdue, Valor Games Far West, THANK YOU, to our incredible Director, Jessica Elix! Jessica poured her heart and soul into every detail of the VGFW, to assure each athlete had the most incredible experience. Jessica, we love you with all OUR hearts! -Annie Desalernos, VGFW Executive Committee Member & Athlete Liaison

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URGENT CALL FOR HELP - VET IN CRISIS... US Marine Corps Veteran with Traumatic Brain Injury is missing and at risk. On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, a missing person report was prepared for a 56-year-old male, Abraham Siliezar with the San Francisco Police Department.... Siliezar's sister last spoke with the veteran on August 9, 2020, who stated he was feeling unwell. An ambulance was called to his residence, where he refused medical attention. He has not been heard from since. He is considered "at-risk" due to numerous medical issues and his inability to care for himself. He could be on the streets, or in any hospital or social program as a John Doe. If you see Mr. Siliezar, please call your local police department and be prepared to provide dispatchers with Siliezar’s current location and description. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the SFPD 24-Hour Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or Text a Tip to TIP411 and begin the text message with SFPD. Please forward to every VA in the Bay Area, every homeless shelter, every VSO, etc. You may remain anonymous when reporting if you like.

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Paralympic Games- Tokyo, 2021, ONE YEAR AWAY!

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Please join me in sending a heartfelt thank you to our Valor Games Far West Director, Jessica Elix, by sharing a comment here. Although we were unable to thank her in person, due to the cancellation of the VGFW, 2020, amid this pandemic, we are so deeply grateful to her for her devotion and dedication to excellence that made each year a success. Valor Games Far West, Executive Committee Member, and Operations Coordinator, Dave Peetz, who is pictured here with Jessica, personally commissioned this spectacular standing tribute plaque to thank Jessica for her service to those of you that have served. Please help me send a virtual standing ovation to our Director, Jessica Elix! With love and gratitude, Annie Desalernos, Valor Games Far West Executive Committee, and Athlete Liaison

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Hello! We are a non-profit org out in Los Angeles and we provide adaptive sports opportunities & more! We have a week of sports, special events & workouts plann...ed started 8/24 and we’d love you to join. It’s free and you’ll get a swag bag in the mail with registration, plus you’ll learn from a lot of amazing Paralympians. Register today and join us August 24th - 30th!! https://www.angelcitygames.org See more