--- title: "Always Ready-Limited Edition Sneaker by Politics: an AVA Fundraiser" description: Win a pair of limited-edition Always Ready sneakers donated by Politics! image: https://www.supportava.org/hubfs/Asics%20x%20Sneaker%20Politics%20Gel-Lyte%20III%20Lifestyles%20EDITED%20FINAL%20SET%20STUDIO%20BLOG-3.jpg --- [![AVA Logo](https://www.supportava.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AVA%20Logo.png?width=1200&height=659&name=AVA%20Logo.png) ![AVA Logo](https://www.supportava.org/hs-fs/hubfs/AVA%20Logo.png?width=1200&height=659&name=AVA%20Logo.png)](https://www.supportava.org) [![DONATE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/8162593/668fc426-602f-487a-a04f-4ff9198ccae9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/8162593/668fc426-602f-487a-a04f-4ff9198ccae9) - About AVA - [Our Team](https://www.supportava.org/ava-about-us) - [Alliance Members Form](https://www.supportava.org/ava-alliance-members-form) - [Heal](https://www.supportava.org/ava-heal) - [Work](https://www.supportava.org/ava-work) - [Give](https://www.supportava.org/ava-give) - [Advocacy](https://www.supportava.org/legislative-advocacy) - [Join](https://www.supportava.org/ava-contact-us) ###### 2 min read # Always Ready-Limited Edition Sneaker by Politics: an AVA Fundraiser By: [Acadiana Veteran Alliance](https://www.supportava.org/news/author/acadiana-veteran-alliance) on May 24, 2022 10:14:57 AM [AVA](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/ava) [HEAL](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/heal) [acadiana veteran alliance](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/acadiana-veteran-alliance) [HELP](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/help) [AID](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/aid) [Acadiana](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/acadiana) [veteran](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/veteran) [louisiana](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/louisiana) [Lafayette](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/lafayette) [PTSD](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/ptsd) [mental health](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/mental-health) [Broussard](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/broussard) [youngsville](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/youngsville) [Kastner Insurance Group](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/kastner-insurance-group) [Memorial Day](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/memorial-day) [Politics](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/politics) [Sneaker Politics](https://www.supportava.org/news/tag/sneaker-politics) ![Featured Image](https://www.supportava.org/hubfs/Asics%20x%20Sneaker%20Politics%20Gel-Lyte%20III%20Lifestyles%20EDITED%20FINAL%20SET%20STUDIO%20BLOG-3.jpg) ### [Acadiana Veteran Alliance](https://www.supportava.org/) is raffling a pair of limited edition, army-inspired, "Always Ready" sneakers designed by Derek Curry and donated by Sneaker Politics. For a chance to win, simply "Like" the contest post on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/kastnerig) + Donate $10 or more to [Acadiana Veteran Alliance.](https://www.supportava.org/)The winner will be chosen on Friday, May 27th! [Kastner Insurance Group](https://www.kastnerinsurance.com) will match ALL donations made during this contest. To donate to AVA, simply click the PayPal below: Our goal is to raise $1,500 for the AVA this week, which will pay for 1 Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)  More About the sneaker: Without the Army, there would not be a [Sneaker Politics](https://sneakerpolitics.com/).⁠ ⁠ The[Sneaker Politics](https://sneakerpolitics.com/) x ASICS GEL-LYTE III "Always Ready" collaboration is inspired by the U.S. Army and lives as a thank you to all service members. In 1999, Sneaker Politics founder, Derek Curry joined the U.S. Army and was deployed in 2003, where he spent nine months in Iraq. He credits much of his professional success to the lessons and values he learned while serving in the military. The core design philosophy for this project stems from his unit's motto, "Toujours Prêt"—meaning, "Always Ready."⁠ ⁠ Release Info: Available in-store at all Politics locations on May 28th, 2022. A special activation will be held at the Sneaker Politics Dallas location on the release date. Available online at 9 AM CDT on May 30th, first come, first served. Veterans and active-duty military will have the opportunity to purchase the collaboration on May 27th, with a valid military ID, in-store only.    --- ### About AVA [Acadiana Veteran Alliance](https://www.supportava.org/?hsLang=en) was formed to build new economic development and industry WITH veterans, and to fund[ PTSD healthcare treatments ](https://www.supportava.org/ava-heal?hsLang=en)FOR veterans. The Mission of the Acadiana Veteran Alliance (AVA) is to unite Acadiana-area veterans, Acadiana [veteran-owned businesses](https://www.supportava.org/ava-work?hsLang=en), and all Acadiana-based companies for a common purpose; supporting veterans in our Work, Heal and Give phases of assistance - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) #### Related Posts ### [Millicent Canter Nugent is AVA's new Executive Director!](https://www.supportava.org/news/executivedirector) ### [AVA Brings DOD SkillBridge Legislation to Louisiana House and Senate What is the dod skillbridge program? The DoD SkillBridge program is a program that offers Service...](https://www.supportava.org/news/ava-brrings-dod-skillbridge-legislation-to-louisiana-house-and-senate) ### [AVA Helps Fund PTSD RELIEF for Veterans What is stellate ganglion block? 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