RALLY4VETS | DVEN - OUR STORY
BUILT FOR THE ONES
WHO SHOWED UP
FOR ALL OF US.
Twenty veterans die by suicide every day. Rally4Vets exists to change that: through community, connection, and the shared purpose that keeps people going.
WE DRIVE. THEY SURVIVE.®
5 +
YEARS OF EVENTS
3
ACTIVE PROGRAMS
7,107
MILES - 2026 GRAND TOUR
20
VETERANS LOST DAILY - WHY WE EXIST
WHERE IT BEGAN
A MISSION BUILT ON LOSS, DRIVEN BY COMPASSION AND DUTY.
"The road has always been where veterans find each other. We built Rally4Vets to make certain veterans don't have to take that road alone."
Rally4Vets | DVEN was founded with a simple, urgent conviction: veterans who stay connected to community, purpose, and each other are less likely to die by suicide. The statistics are staggering; an average of 20 veterans die by suicide every single day. That number is not a statistic to us. It's the reason we wake up and build.
We started with motorsports because speed, competition, and shared experience have always brought people together — especially people who've served. The first events showed us something immediate: when veterans get behind the wheel together, when they compete, laugh, and push each other, something changes. The isolation breaks. The purpose returns.
From those early track days, Rally4Vets has grown into a national veteran support network. We are expanding our motorsports events and adding pickleball programs and cycling events.
Our fundraising supports our veteran service dog programs.
THE AMERICAN LEGION'S "BE THE ONE" CAMPAIGN
ONE CONVERSATION CAN SAVE A LIFE.
Healing doesn't always begin in a clinic. It starts with a question, a moment of attention, a friend who showed up. These three actions, practiced by anyone, anywhere, are how we collectively protect the veterans in our lives.
ASK
Check in on the veterans in your life. Genuinely, specifically, and without waiting for a sign that something is wrong. Asking isn't intrusive. It's protective.
LISTEN
When they talk, stay present. You don't need to solve anything. The act of being heard — without judgment, without rushing to fix — is itself a form of support that saves lives.
REACH OUT
If someone is struggling, act. Connect them to the Veterans Crisis Line (988, Press 1), to Rally4Vets, or simply stay close. Distance is one of the most dangerous things a veteran can experience.
20
Veterans die by suicide every day in the United States - more than in combat.
1 in 3
Veterans report feeling isolated from their community after leaving service.
Connection
Research consistently shows that peer connection and community support are among the most effective protective factors against veteran suicide.
If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and press 1 — or text 838255. Free. Confidential. 24/7.
PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN LEGION'S BE THE ONE INITIATIVE - #BETHEONE
VETERAN SUICIDE AWARENESS
Whether it’s offering a helping hand, a listening ear, or gratitude for those who served, our shared actions uplift the veteran community. Consistent support and values-driven partnerships allow Rally4Vets to raise funds to support service dog training & placement.
Rally4Vets provides community support, not emergency mental-health services. If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, contact the Veterans Crisis Line: 988 (Press 1).
The Disabled Veteran Empowerment Network (DVEN) is a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting veterans and their families.
Our federal tax identification number (EIN) is 99-5053861
Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for donations.