Meet Omar, a resilient human being in every sense of the word. Omar was paralyzed during a tour of duty, so he has to sit in the "kneeler" position on his handcycle. Students from the University of Cincinnati are helping Omar prepare for races by developing a stationary indoor smart trainer.

Start the new year off by helping QL+ continue its mission. Support pairing wounded veterans and first responders with college engineering students who help these heroes achieve improved quality of life. Learn more and donate at qlplus.org/donate. #BrightestAndBravest

Today, USO is 83! Founded in 1941, the mission of the USO is to strengthen America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home, and country throughout their service to the nation.

This week is National Salute to Veteran Patients, established to honor and pay tribute to brave military veterans who receive medical care at Veterans Affairs (V.A.) medical facilities. Consider visiting hospitalized veterans this week to show your support.

Engineering students from Virginia Western are helping Dan Castillo, a veteran who is a quadriplegic, by designing specialized equipment for his boccia game. This gives Dan the confidence he needs to make every shot and engage with life. wsls.com/news/local/202…

“Veterans know better than anyone else the price of freedom, for they’ve suffered the scars of war. We can offer them no better tribute than to protect what they have won for us.” - Ronald Reagan #PresidentsDay

Big thanks to WDBJ7 for devoting time to talk about the work Virginia Western students have done to design specialized equipment for Dan Castillo, a para-athlete who plays for USA Boccia. wdbj7.com/2024/02/15/vir…

You helped keep our nation safe so that we are free to do the things we love. Now, QL+ would like to honor your service. If you’re an injured or disabled vet or first responder, join our Challenger program today by visiting qlplus.org/become-a-chall….

Did you know that when you donate to QL+, you are helping some of the brightest minds improve the lives of some of the bravest heroes? Learn more about what your donation can do: qlplus.org/donate

National Medal of Honor Day is dedicated to more than 3,520 recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest military award. It is awarded by the President of the United States in the name of Congress for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.

On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we remember all those who fought. We are proud to have our students continue to support our veterans through their life-enhancing work. Check out qlplus.org/projects to learn more about ongoing projects. #VietnamWar #BrightestandBravest

Thanks to the QL+ program at Virginia Tech, students are working on creating a robotic lower-limb exoskeleton for Adam Cherney, a Marine Corps veteran. Join us in supporting Adam's journey to independence and fatherhood! #QLPlus #ExoskeletonProject #VirginiaTech

Rachel's Climb's Back! With QL+'s help, Marine vet Rachel Terrey overcomes injuries to rock climb again, thanks to a new adaptive brace. Innovation and resilience at their best! #Veterans #Innovation #Climbing #AdaptiveTech #QLPlus

Join forces with QL+ to empower brilliant minds and enhance the lives of our bravest heroes! Discover the impact of your donation: qlplus.org/donate 💫 #EmpowerHeroes #DonateNow #QLPlus

Omar Duran, a top para-athlete, and retired Army staff sergeant, is prepping for the Race Across America with a solution from University of Cincinnati engineering students. wvxu.org/local-news/202… #EngineeringForChange #UCInnovation #AdaptiveSports #Veterans #Innovation

Today we salute the professors who mentor and guide our QL+ students, shaping them into the innovative problem-solvers of tomorrow. Your dedication and expertise are invaluable to improve the lives of our nation's heroes. Thank you! #NationalTeachersDay #QLPlus #InspiringMinds

Back in January, we introduced you to Omar Duran, a veteran and paralympic athlete whose passion for cycling couldn't be dampened by rainy days. Check out Omar and the University of Cincinnati students’ story featured Monday night on WCPO 9 bit.ly/3UR8Kv7

Did you know that when you donate to QL+, you are helping some of the brightest minds improve the lives of our bravest heroes? Learn more about what your donation can do: [qlplus.org/donate]

The beauty of the outdoors draw adventurers. But should rocks, slopes, and steep elevations prevent those with mobility impairments from enjoying these trails? Not if 12 Virginia Military Institute engineering majors have anything to say about it! Full story: vmi.edu/news/headlines…

Every donation to QL+ fuels the brilliance of our brightest minds, empowering them to enhance the lives of our bravest heroes. Discover the impact of your generosity: [qlplus.org/donate] #EmpowerHeroes #DonateToday #QLPlus