Date & Time
6:00pm EDT - 9:00pm EDT
About This Event
Join us on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Valor Farm (980 Wards Road, Altavista, VA 24517) for an unforgettable evening celebrating the dedication of our new barn following the devastating November 2024 fire. More than a celebration, this special event is a fundraiser supporting the National Center for Healthy Veterans as we complete the final chapter of our recovery and continue restoring the lives of America's Veterans.
This milestone marks the restoration of the final major facility lost in the fire and the return of our equine-assisted services program to full capacity. Together, we'll celebrate God's faithfulness, honor those who made this achievement possible, and invest in the future of the National Center for Healthy Veterans.
Dust off your boots and join us in the Spirit of Virginia Arena for an inspiring evening featuring renowned neurosurgeon, bestselling author, and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson. Through inspiring stories, meaningful fellowship, and opportunities to give, you'll experience firsthand the impact your support has on Veterans rebuilding their lives.
VIP Reception | 5:00 PM
VIP guests are invited to an exclusive reception before the main event, where they'll have the opportunity to meet Dr. Ben Carson, receive a professional photograph with him, and enjoy an exclusive first look at the newly completed barn before it opens to all guests.
Main Event | 6:00 PM
The evening will feature keynote remarks from Dr. Ben Carson, a western-style dinner, the official barn ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music and entertainment, and inspiring stories from Patriots whose lives have been transformed through the National Center for Healthy Veterans.
General Admission tickets are $30 and include:
- Western-style dinner
- Keynote address by Dr. Ben Carson
- Barn ribbon-cutting ceremony
- Live music and entertainment
- First look at the new barn
- Inspiring stories from Patriot graduates
- Opportunities to meet our horses and staff
- And much more
While we celebrate this incredible milestone, our work is not yet finished. Proceeds from this event will benefit The 250 Challenge, our campaign to eliminate the debt incurred rebuilding the barn following the November 2024 fire.
For more than six years, the National Center for Healthy Veterans built Valor Farm without construction debt. By attending this event, you'll help us restore that financial foundation so every future dollar can go directly toward changing the lives of Veterans rather than paying for buildings.
Come celebrate all that has been rebuilt, experience the heart of Valor Farm, and help ensure future generations of Veterans continue to find hope, healing, purpose, and belonging.
A special thank you to Runk & Pratt Companies, our presenting sponsor. We couldn't make this incredible evening possible without their generous support.
Planning to register multiple guests? Please enter the name of each attendee during registration so we can prepare personalized name tags and ensure a smooth check-in experience.
About This Event
Join us on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Valor Farm (980 Wards Road, Altavista, VA 24517) for an unforgettable evening celebrating the dedication of our new barn following the devastating November 2024 fire. More than a celebration, this special event is a fundraiser supporting the National Center for Healthy Veterans as we complete the final chapter of our recovery and continue restoring the lives of America's Veterans.
This milestone marks the restoration of the final major facility lost in the fire and the return of our equine-assisted services program to full capacity. Together, we'll celebrate God's faithfulness, honor those who made this achievement possible, and invest in the future of the National Center for Healthy Veterans.
Dust off your boots and join us in the Spirit of Virginia Arena for an inspiring evening featuring renowned neurosurgeon, bestselling author, and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson. Through inspiring stories, meaningful fellowship, and opportunities to give, you'll experience firsthand the impact your support has on Veterans rebuilding their lives.
VIP Reception | 5:00 PM
VIP guests are invited to an exclusive reception before the main event, where they'll have the opportunity to meet Dr. Ben Carson, receive a professional photograph with him, and enjoy an exclusive first look at the newly completed barn before it opens to all guests.
Main Event | 6:00 PM
The evening will feature keynote remarks from Dr. Ben Carson, a western-style dinner, the official barn ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music and entertainment, and inspiring stories from Patriots whose lives have been transformed through the National Center for Healthy Veterans.
General Admission tickets are $30 and include:
- Western-style dinner
- Keynote address by Dr. Ben Carson
- Barn ribbon-cutting ceremony
- Live music and entertainment
- First look at the new barn
- Inspiring stories from Patriot graduates
- Opportunities to meet our horses and staff
- And much more
While we celebrate this incredible milestone, our work is not yet finished. Proceeds from this event will benefit The 250 Challenge, our campaign to eliminate the debt incurred rebuilding the barn following the November 2024 fire.
For more than six years, the National Center for Healthy Veterans built Valor Farm without construction debt. By attending this event, you'll help us restore that financial foundation so every future dollar can go directly toward changing the lives of Veterans rather than paying for buildings.
Come celebrate all that has been rebuilt, experience the heart of Valor Farm, and help ensure future generations of Veterans continue to find hope, healing, purpose, and belonging.
A special thank you to Runk & Pratt Companies, our presenting sponsor. We couldn't make this incredible evening possible without their generous support.
Planning to register multiple guests? Please enter the name of each attendee during registration so we can prepare personalized name tags and ensure a smooth check-in experience.
Date & Time
6:00pm EDT - 9:00pm EDT