This year I’m lacing up for Grandma’s Marathon as a community athlete in support of Semper Fi & America’s Fund—an organization I had the honor of running the Marine Corps Marathon with in October, and wow… it was unforgettable. Meeting the veterans and families who benefit from The Fund’s support made it real in the best (and most humbling) way.
In addition to supporting an incredible cause, this race is extra special for a few reasons: Grandma’s Marathon is celebrating its 50th anniversary (iconic!), and it also happens in the city where I went to college. And yes, purely by coincidence, it also aligns with a certain milestone birthday of mine. What better way to celebrate than by running 26.2 miles with an inspiring group of athletes in support of a cause that is near and dear to my heart.
A little more about this amazing organization - The Fund provides lifetime support to our Nation’s critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families, across all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Rated A+ by CharityWatch, The Fund is recognized as one of the nation’s most trusted nonprofits.
Their work focuses on three mission pillars:
- Service Member & Family Support – immediate financial help and vital resources from the first moment of crisis.
- Transition – mentorship, unit reunions, apprenticeships, and tools for thriving beyond injury or illness.
- Integrative Wellness – holistic programs and innovative therapies to restore body, mind, and spirit.
Every grant is delivered through a one-on-one relationship with a case manager who walks beside each family for as long as needed—Today. Tomorrow. Together.
Since their founding, The Fund has provided more than $500 million in assistance to over 33,000 military families—changing lives and ensuring that our heroes are Never Alone. Never Forgotten.
Thank you for supporting my efforts and this extraordinary mission!
