Semper Fi & America’s Fund and The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation announce a dollar-for-dollar match benefitting service members, veterans, and military families with a goal of raising $20 million
Camp Pendleton, CA (November 11, 2024) – For the 13th consecutive year, Semper Fi & America’s Fund (The Fund) will partner with The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation (The Foundation) and PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf) for the Double Down for Veterans Match Campaign to support our service members, veterans, and military families. Through the end of the year, The Foundation, with support from PXG, will match donations made to The Fund dollar-for-dollar up to $10 million.
This year also marks a milestone for The Fund, celebrating its 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades, The Fund has provided $500 million in financial grants, programs, and services, assisting more than 33,000 combat-wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families.
For many of our service members, the effects of their injuries last a lifetime. One service member, Eddie Wright, lost both of his hands when he was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade in Iraq in 2004. While Eddie was in the hospital, The Fund immediately stepped in to provide bedside support and then continued financial and emotional support during his recovery. Since his injuries 20 years ago, The Fund has remained by Eddie’s side, providing support both emotionally and financially.
“It has been a privilege to serve our service members, veterans, and military families over the past 20 years,” said Karen Guenther, President, CEO, and Founder of Semper Fi & America’s Fund. “I am so thankful to Bob and Renee Parsons for their continued support of our Nation’s heroes through the Double Down for Veterans Match Campaign. Their generosity has greatly impacted the lives of so many veterans and military families, especially as the need for ongoing support remains crucial.”
When a service member, veteran, or military family is connected to The Fund, that connection lasts a lifetime. The Fund will always be there to step in when support is needed, especially as many service members return home with lifelong injuries– physical, mental, or emotional. With over 2,000 service members seeking first-time support each year, the continued need for our mission is as vital today as it was in 2004.
“As a U.S. Marine, I know the fight doesn’t end when you return home. Veterans continue to confront challenges—both seen and unseen—as do their loved ones,” said Bob Parsons, U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War Veteran. “This is where The Fund steps in, providing personalized support during these moments of need, and helping veterans and their families thrive. This isn’t charity—it’s about doing what’s right for those who’ve given everything.”
The Double Down for Veterans Match Campaign began in 2012 and, with generous giving from our donors combined with over $100 million in matching gifts from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, we have raised over $220 million. These donations have helped The Fund to faithfully support our Nation’s heroes for two decades.
“Bob and I are committed to supporting our veterans and military families,” said Renee Parsons, Co-founder of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and Chief Marketing Officer of PXG. “The Fund’s lifetime assistance ensures that these families receive the ongoing care and support they need. We are proud to continue our partnership for another year, delivering the exceptional care they deserve.”
All donations can be made at www.thefund.org/donate.
About Semper Fi & America’s Fund:
Semper Fi & America’s Fund cares for our Nation’s critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families and was started in 2004 by military spouses who immediately jumped in to provide bedside support to wounded and injured service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Since then, it has provided more than $500 million in financial grants, programs, and services, to 33,000 service members, veterans, and military families. Now with 20 years of serving military families, it is considered one of the Nation’s most trusted charities, one of only four veteran nonprofits to receive an A+ rating from CharityWatch, out of more than 45,000 veteran organizations. Supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, Semper Fi & America’s Fund provides one-on-one case management, connection, and lifetime support. Today. Tomorrow. Together.
Learn more at: https://thefund.org.
About The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation:
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers support to nonprofit organizations successfully working to empower, educate, nurture, and nourish people during what is often the darkest time of their lives. Founded in 2012 by philanthropists and business leaders Bob and Renee Parsons to provide hope and life-changing assistance to the country’s most vulnerable populations, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers critical funding at critical times to those in need. The Foundation’s giving is driven by the core belief that all people – regardless of race, religion, roots, economic status, sexual orientation or gender identity – deserve access to quality healthcare, education and a safe place to call home. Follow @WeDealInHope on social media or visit TBRPF.org to learn more about partner organizations and the important work being done in the community.
About Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG)
Founded by entrepreneur and self-proclaimed golf nut Bob Parsons, PXG embodies his belief that every new product – from golf clubs to sports fashion apparel – should be markedly better. Every innovation should noticeably improve your performance. And every moment of impact should elevate your enjoyment.
A direct-to-consumer brand, PXG now offers a complete lineup of right- and left-handed golf clubs, including drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters engineered to be custom-fitted. The company also designs and delivers high-performance golf and lifestyle apparel and accessories. To learn more or to book a club fitting visit PXG.com.
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Media Contact: Kamryn Buza | thefund@pinkston.co
