The Virginia Athletics Foundation (VAF) is a comprehensive fundraising organization with a mission to enhance and support the intellectual purpose of the University of Virginia (UVA) and its exemplary academic standards and traditions. Virginia Athletics features world-class facilities that support and enhance the student-athlete experience on and off the field of play. The Foundation’s vision going forward: Redefine how Virginia Athletics educates student-athletes at UVA by improving facilities and through the support provided as they study to achieve academic excellence, develop the necessary skills to become citizen leaders for tomorrow, and train to compete for championships.