Combat-wounded and injured veterans take part in an adaptive ski clinic organized by Semper Fi & America’s Fund at Liberty Mountain Resort. Source: Fox News
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Combat-Wounded, Injured Veterans Hit the Slopes for Healing
Combat-wounded and injured veterans take part in an adaptive ski clinic organized by Semper Fi & America’s Fund at Liberty Mountain Resort. Source: Fox News
Nonprofit Helps PO Navy Veteran, Cancer Survivor Regain Purpose
Navy veteran and breast cancer survivor Maria Yuvienco discovers sports as a way to regain her confidence and break barriers in her healing journey. Source: Kitsap Daily News
Local Combat Wounded Navy Veteran Trades One Uniform for Another, the U.S. Paralympic Bobsled Team
Navy veteran Daniel “Doc” Jacobs is ready to represent his country in a new way: on the U.S. Paralympic Bobsled Team. Source: Fox 5 News
Wounded Metro Atlanta Veteran Finds Purpose After Service
With help from The Fund, Marine veteran Cameron West is finding new purpose after service: raising cattle. Source: NBC News
Arizona Marine Loses Legs Saving Patrol, Finds Family in Unexpected Place
A childhood dream of serving as a Marine led Jordan Maynard to two deployments in Afghanistan — but it was during his second tour that his life changed forever. Source: ABC News
Semper Fi & America’s Fund Gearing Up for Ornament Packing Party
With the incredible support of more than 200 volunteers, staff, and supporters, The Fund mailed nearly 25,000 ornaments to service members, veterans, and military families across the Nation in celebration of the holiday season. Source: Connecting Vets
Retired Master Sergeant and Double Amputee Raising Money for the Holiday Season
A retired Marine partners with The Fund to promote Double Down for Veterans. From now until December 31st, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and PXG will match donations made to The Fund dollar-for-dollar. Source: Fox News
Marine Who Lost Legs in Blast 15 Years Ago This Thanksgiving Shares Story to Help Others
A Marine who was critically injured in an explosion 15 years ago on Thanksgiving Day is spreading the word about The Fund’s Double Down for Veterans. Source: National Desk
Fifteen Thanksgivings Later: A Double Amputee’s Story of Gratitude
On Thanksgiving Day 2010, Marine Gabe Martinez’s life changed forever. After a series of IED explosions in Afghanistan, he lost both legs and suffered a traumatic brain injury. In this podcast episode, Gabe recounts the moments after the blast, the harrowing rescue that followed, and the long road to recovery. Source: Morning Wire
Marine Corps Veteran and Marathoner Ran Through Brain Cancer Journey
For U.S. Marine Corps veteran and devout marathon runner Hank Donigan, not even a diagnosis of brain cancer could slow him down. Now 70, he has run 525 lifetime marathons, including 50 in 2023 — the same year he had surgery to remove a tumor from his frontal cortex. Source: Cure Today
Courageous Garrett Illerbrunn’s Story
After Garrett Illerbrunn was severely injured in Iraq by a drone attack on Christmas Day 2023, The Fund provided comprehensive, all-encompassing support. In this podcast episode, the Illerbrunn family recounts what The Fund means to them. Source: Prairie Public NewsRoom
From IED Casualty to U.S. Olympic Athlete: USMC Sgt. Zach Stinson
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