CAF Operation Rebound

CAF Operation Rebound is sponsored by Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). CAF Operation Rebound provides year-round grants to U. S.

Military active-duty service members, veterans, and first responders with permanent physical injuries.

Operation Rebound: Grants For Disabled Veterans | Challenged Athletes Foundation From the frontline to the finish line Operation Rebound empowers U.S. veterans, active military, and first responders with permanent physical injuries to reclaim strength, purpose, and community through adaptive sports.

Empowering our frontline heroes since 2005 veterans, military, and first responders served of participants reported improved quality of life Honored U.S. military veterans, active-duty personnel, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics with permanent physical disabilities are eligible. EMTs are not eligible.

Apply for sport expenses, CAF equipment grants, or other adaptive equipment grants to support your athletic journey. Designed to boost physical and mental well-being through sports, helping members reintegrate into community life and regain confidence.

Year-round grants for veterans & first responders Whether you’re a veteran, active-duty service member, or first responder with a physical disability, you can apply anytime for: Adaptive equipment (ex: racing wheelchairs, prosthetics, handcycles) Competition expenses (travel, entry fees, coaching) Training programs (clinics, camps, 1-on-1 coaching) Proof of service and medical verification of disability is required.

CAF gave me more than sport—it gave me a community. When I was newly injured, I didn’t know a single amputee. Through CAF, I found lifelong friends, a new family, and a purpose greater than myself.

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png CAF Operation Rebound’s support of my recovery has brought joy to my entire family. I am proud to be a part of the CAF Operation Rebound team and I will endeavor to be a positive example for others. CAF Operation Rebound Athlete https://www.

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jpg Before being introduced to CAF I was 310 lbs. and restricted to an automatic wheelchair. Since then I’ve lost 80lbs.

, have earned my Black Belt in Taekwondo and have opened my own martial arts studio. CAF’s Operation Rebound has truly changed my life. CAF Operation Rebound Athlete https://www.

challengedathletes. org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/operation-rebound-testimonial-4. jpg Healing through sport isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline For service members with physical injuries, adaptive sports aren’t just about competition.

They’re a proven path to recovery, reducing PTSD symptoms, chronic disease risk, and isolation. Your donation fills critical gaps: 59% of Operation Rebound grantees live on <$25K/year—equipment costs are out of reach without help $2.

5B in VA medical costs stem from preventable weight-related ailments—sports combat this Veterans with major injuries are 3X more likely to struggle with civilian life—sports rebuild identity Moments of triumph and strength Veteran, Advocate & Program Leader Marine Corps veteran Nico Marcolongo has dedicated his career to helping veterans and first responders rediscover purpose through sport.

After serving overseas, he joined CAF and now leads Operation Rebound as Program Manager, overseeing grants and events that provide adaptive equipment, training, and community support. From coordinating surf therapy sessions to mentoring participants on their fitness journey, Nico ensures that no veteran or first responder has to face their challenges alone. Support Veterans Like Nico Thank you for subscribing!

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