AVAST... Making a Difference

Established in January 2007, Amputee Veterans of America Support Team (AVAST) has grown to be one of the most recognized amputee support teams in the Tampa Bay Area. The Team consists of veterans and non-veterans who have experienced an amputation that is life changing. The organization also includes family members, friends and V.A. liaison involved in the rehabilitation of amputees.

Look into the faces of our member veterans and allow them into your heart. They have given dearly of themselves to help others. It is time to show our gratitude and return the gift...donate now!

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Dennis Bruster, Army,

AVAST Member.

MISSION STATEMENT

Contribute actively to integrate the amputees with their families, health professionals, peers and the community. To provide the amputee physical, mental, and spiritual rehabilitation.

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Are you or do you know someone who is an amputee and/or a veteran! Attend one of our events and meet the AVAST members.

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The only color guard where all members are amputees. Five members are veterans and one member represents the community that are non veterans, after all, not all amputees have a military background.

We started the color guard in March 2012. Our purpose was to raise awareness, hope and inspiration for wounded veterans and amputees. We wanted to show the people of the community and the nation that even though you’re an amputee, you can still come back and be a productive part of society. A lot of wounded veterans returning home don’t know that. The color guard is only a part of what our organization does.

Veterans helping veterans...

Consider the AVAST Color Guard at your next event...contact Rudy Salas, Commander of Color Guard at 813-928-1631 to reserve your date.

We are pleased to announce that on July 25, 2012 AVAST received its 501(c(3) tax exempt status as a not-for-profit public charity by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS declared the effective date June 25, 2010, so if anyone who has contributed to AVAST since that time would like a receipt and/or a copy of our Exemption Letter, give Rudy Salas a call at 813-928-1631. Our Employer Identification Number is 27-2829706.

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AVAST has received its 501(c )(3) tax exempt status

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AVAST Amputee Color Guard

AVAST Members Help Teach Other Amputees Through the Weekly Adaptive Golf Program

The first Wednesday of every month, AVAST members gather at Terrace Hill Golf Club along with patients from the James Haley Veterans Memorial Hospital. They work to develop adaptive golfing skills and help coach the veterans in the games rules and etiquette. Each day out there is a gift to all who participate.

Looking for Amputees,

Upper or Lower

Looking for veteran amputees, male or female to join our color guard. Training and uniforms provided by AVAST. Must be from Tampa or surrounding areas and be able to walk short distances unattended. No experience needed.

Contact:

813-928-1631 or

352-346-6194