AVAST -
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.
Every little bit helps!
Welcome...
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-
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!
Help Support AVAST!
New AVAST Banner displayed at Wednesday Clinic.
Winter is a dolphin who lost her tail in a crab trap and was rescued by a fisherman off New Smyrna Beach.
“Winter” the –Abled Amputee Dolphin
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.
A Special Thank You!
AVAST would like to give a special thank you to Brian Coleman and wife Nancy. Brian
is head of an organization, Golf Supports Our Troops. They have recently donated
another Solo-
“Dolphin Tale” Trailer
Winter is featured in a movie in theaters now. A heartwarming tale about Winter, an amputee dolphin, and her story.
Become a Member!
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.
AVAST Welcomed With Open Arms to Branson, MO!
"AVAST would like to give a special thanks to the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce of Branson, Missouri, for inviting us to their "Veteran Friendly" city, to Lenni Neimeyer for being a gracious hostess for the Chamber and to Arlen Lipper of Branson Veterans Events and Reunions for showing us the best hospitality anyone could ask for.
It was a Red Carpet treatment from start to finish and included one of the best celebrity golf outings ever. Included in our match were singers Andy Williams, Dustin Roy Rogers, Mark Rankin of the Rankin Brothers, and comedian Jerl Adams of the Baldknobbers Jamboree. Also thanks to Terry Bowling of Terry's Transport and to Rich Crowell, General Manager of Golden Corral, and Mickey Gilley, thanks for some of the best chow in town.
It's hard to remember every name so we just want to thank all the people of Branson for making our visit so special and one we'll never forget."
AVAST GIVES BACK
Helping Patients from the Veterans Hospital
Dr. Yen from Creating Smiles in Lutz, Florida, has donated a third smile to Steve Dockery. New porcelain veneers were given to another AVAST member.
Thank you Dr. Yen for your generosity and honoring our veterans.
Local Dentist Continues to Offer New Smiles to AVAST Members
Steve Dockery (third recipient of a new smile), Dr. Yen and Rudy Salas the first recipient.
Jack Wiseman, Steve Allberry, Micky Gilley, Jim Daniels, and Rudy Salas at Gilley’s in Branson, Missouri.
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Our “Shout Out” to Donors
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New Hat Pins Now Available for AVAST Members