Valor Games Southeast Celebrates ‘12 Years Strong’
Bridge II Sports celebrates the 12th year of Valor Games Southeast, an adapted sports event for Veterans with disabilities, with the support of presenting sponsor MetLife. The event features 11 competition sports, closing ceremonies at MetLife Global Technology Hub, and aims to provide healing and recovery for over 1,000 Veterans. MetLife, in its ninth year as the presenting sponsor, has contributed financially and through volunteer hours to support this life-changing event.
Valor Games Southeast celebrates 12 years of bringing adapted sports to Veterans with disabilities, promoting healing and recovery.
MetLife continues its support as the presenting sponsor for the ninth year, providing financial assistance and volunteer hours to help make the event successful.
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Adapted sports event for Veterans with disabilities hosted by non-profit Bridge II Sports, and supported by presenting sponsor MetLife
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The theme of this year’s Valor Games is “Healing and Recovery Always: Undaunted, Undeterred, Undefined and Unashamed.” Since 2013, VGSE has engaged over 1,000 Veterans with disabilities through the power of adapted sports competition and camaraderie. This year’s games will consist of a three-day event with 11 competition sports at several locations, with closing ceremonies to be held at the MetLife Global Technology Hub in
“Over the years, I have witnessed lives heal through VGSE, giving hope for a future that is impacted by the storms of war,” said Ashley Thomas, Founder and CEO of BIIS. “As a person who lives with a disability, my biggest joy is seeing people find their way, engaged with their families and community, living life well with limitations instead of living disabled. It is an honor. I am thankful to our premier sponsor and the many other sponsors making this possible.”
This life-changing event also benefits from a
“As one of the world’s leading financial services companies, MetLife plays an important role in being committed to the communities where we do business,” said Tony Granata, MetLife VGSE Executive Sponsor and a US Navy Veteran. “We are honored to be able to partner with BIIS to present the VGSE, and to watch these men and women who served our country demonstrate how disability does not define outcomes, opportunities do.”
For more information on Valor Games Southeast 2024, visit www.bridge2sports.org/ valorgamesse.
Valor Games Southeast 2024 Schedule
Monday, May 20
Athlete Check-in and Opening Ceremony 6:00pm
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Page Creek Road,
Tuesday, May 21
Athlete Competition 8:30am — 3:00pm
Air Rifle, Sitting Volleyball, Boccia
Location: University of
Wednesday, May 22
Athlete Competition 8:30am — 3:00pm
Powerlifting, Indoor Rowing, Wheelchair Basketball, Table Tennis, Powerlifting
Location: Duke University — Cameron Indoor Arena, Wilson Gym, K-Ville
Thursday, May 23
Athlete Competition 7:00am — 12:00pm
Kayaking, Cycling, Kayaking, Archery, Shot Put
Location: Lake Crabtree County Park
Note: All media interested in covering this event will need to be in the park by 7:15am and will be unable to leave until approximately 12:00pm due to the closure of the road for the cycling race.
Closing Ceremony 12:30pm — 2:00pm
Location: MetLife Global Technology Hub, 101 MetLife Way,
IMPORTANT: MEDIA COORDINATION
Media interested in covering the event(s) are REQUIRED to:
- RSVP with a proposed time and duration of visit to Eric Williams
- NO WALK UPS ALLOWED. BIIS will send confirmation.
- Limit attendance to a maximum of 2 individuals.
- Review and sign Bridge II Sports Media Policy and check in for credentials on-site.
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MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in
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