DraftKings donates $50,000 to help fuel DAV’s Transportation Network

Erlanger, KY, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is proud to announce a new collaboration with DraftKings through its DraftKings SERVES program, which includes a $50,000 donation to support the DAV Transportation Network as part of the DraftKings Gameday activation—a one-day nationwide celebration that offered free gas to passenger vehicles at select gas stations.

The DAV Transportation Network provides free rides to and from Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities for ill and injured veterans, helping ensure transportation challenges don’t prevent veterans from accessing the medical care they’ve earned.

Volunteer drivers across the country provide more than 230,000 rides each year through this program. Contributions from companies like DraftKings help DAV continue providing this critical service and connecting veterans with the care they need.

“We’re grateful for DraftKings’ support and commitment to our nation’s veterans,” said Barry Jesinoski, CEO and national adjutant of DAV. “This generous donation will help ensure more veterans have access to reliable transportation when they need it most.”

DraftKings is a digital sports and gaming company with platforms that range across online and retail sports betting, online casino, daily fantasy sports, digital lottery courier, prediction markets and other offerings. Through the DraftKings SERVES program, the company supports organizations and initiatives that make a meaningful difference in communities.

“Through DraftKings SERVES, we’re proud to support the DAV Transportation Network and the dedicated volunteers who help veterans reach critical medical appointments in communities across the country,” said Sabrina Macias, senior vice president of communications and corporate social responsibility at DraftKings. “DraftKings is committed to supporting veterans through initiatives that promote their well-being.”

To learn more about DAV’s Transportation Network, visit https://www.dav.org/get-help-now/medical-transportation. 

About DAV
DAV is dedicated to ensuring our promise is kept to America’s veterans. DAV does this by helping veterans and their families access the full range of benefits available to them, fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill, providing employment resources to veterans and their families, offering programs and services to empower them, and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. A nonprofit organization with nearly 1 million members, DAV was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932. Learn more at DAV.org. 

About DraftKings
DraftKings Inc. is a digital sports and gaming company created to be the Ultimate Host and fuel the competitive spirit of sports fans with platforms that range across daily fantasy, regulated gaming, prediction markets and digital media. Headquartered in Boston and launched in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish and Paul Liberman, DraftKings is the only U.S.-based vertically integrated sports betting operator. DraftKings’ mission is to make life more exciting by responsibly creating the world’s favorite real-money games, betting experiences and event contracts trading. DraftKings Sportsbook is live with mobile and/or retail sports betting operations pursuant to regulations in 30 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Alberta and Ontario, Canada. The Company operates iGaming pursuant to regulations in five states and in Alberta and Ontario, Canada under its DraftKings brand and pursuant to regulations in four states and in Alberta and Ontario, Canada, under its Golden Nugget Online Gaming brand. DraftKings also owns Jackpocket, the leading digital lottery courier app in the United States. DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports platform is available in 44 states, Washington, D.C., and certain Canadian provinces. DraftKings' wholly-owned subsidiary GUS III LLC (d/b/a DraftKings Predictions) also operates DraftKings Predictions, offering federally regulated event contracts under CFTC oversight. DraftKings is both an official sports betting and daily fantasy partner of the NHL, PGA TOUR and WNBA, as well as an official daily fantasy partner of NASCAR, an official sports betting partner of the NBA and an authorized gaming operator of MLB. In addition, DraftKings owns and operates DraftKings Network, a multi-platform content ecosystem. DraftKings is committed to delivering responsible engagement tools and resources, while focusing on integrity and customer education.

Victoria Taylor
DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
859-442-2048
vtaylor@dav.org