Veterans Restored: Our Story
Veterans Restored was born from a single act of kindness by our founder and CEO, Fabian Diaz, a fellow veteran and owner of Diaz Tattoo in Clarksville, TN. One day, Fabian simply wanted to give away a free tattoo to a vet who needed it, someone carrying the weight of service and transition. The overwhelming response hit him hard: veterans everywhere craved that boost of purpose and expression.
From Idea to Impact
Realizing the need was bigger than one shop, Fabian and his team scaled up by reaching out to other veteran-owned businesses nationwide spas, gyms, salons, and rallying like-minded vets who believed in the mission. Together, they built Veterans Restored: a nonprofit delivering free self-care services (tattoos, fitness plans, grooming, baskets) to help vets reclaim strength without the financial burden.
Today, our all-volunteer team—100% veterans—partners coast-to-coast because we've lived it: the post-service stress, identity shift, and grind. Double-click to edit and add photos, Fabian's bio, or upcoming events for your site.
Meet The Team
Fabian Diaz
Founder
Deja Francois
Director of Operations & Communications
Wesley nelson
Board Member
jon lindsley
Board Member