Semper Fi Fund THANKS The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation for its continued support.
The Semper Fi Fund provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to post 9/11 wounded, critically ill and injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families, ensuring that they have the resources they need during their recovery and transition back to their communities. We work to ensure that no one is left behind.
In 2003, a small group of military spouses sat around Karen Guenther's kitchen table wondering how they could help wounded service members returning home from Iraq. The Semper Fi Fund was officially incorporated in May 2004.
Today we serve wounded, critically ill and injured service members and their families from every service branch!
Help us celebrate 13 incredible years of growth and recovery.
Our Summer 2017 newsletter is here! Learn about neurofitness, meet a pair of amazing heroes and read how Team Semper Fi and Team America’s Fund are changing so many lives for the better. Plus: Don’t miss timely letters from our Founder and our Chairman of the Board. Thanks for reading, and from our family to yours: Have…
6.28.17
For Immediate Release June 28, 2017 Pentel Gets Patriotic – Partners with Semper Fi Fund New Stars & Stripes Edition Pens Help Support Our Troops June 2017, Torrance, CA – Pentel of America, manufacturer of high-quality pens, pencils and art supplies has just launched a new series of ballpoint and gel pens featuring the Stars…
6.28.17
For many, the running of the Marine Corps Marathon is a rewarding personal experience that is the culmination of training and setting goals. But for Michelle Kinsella of `Team Just Because’, it is more than that. For Michelle it is a chance to honor her father and all service members like him. This October will…
6.27.17
OCEANSIDE, California — The Million Dollar Round Table Foundation has awarded a $9,000 grant to the Semper Fi Fund, a nonprofit that provides immediate financial assistance and support for post-9/11 wounded, critically ill and injured service members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. The grant funding will be used to support the 2017…
6.21.17
In early 2003, a small group of military spouses and I sat around my kitchen table at Camp Pendleton wondering how we could help injured Marines and Sailors returning home from Iraq. We officially incorporated on May 17, 2004, and we just celebrated our anniversary —13 years dedicated to serving those who preserve our freedom….
6.1.17
The Gazette | By Joe Paisley | May 24, 2017 | Link to Article Sled hockey may have saved area native John Callaway’s life. “I was in a bad place in January,” the former endurance athlete and retired Marine said. “I was coming off my fourth surgery. I couldn’t lift my 1-year-old daughter. I had thoughts of…
5.25.17
The Star Press | by David Polaski | July 8, 2017 | Link to article MUNCIE, Ind. — The 2017 Muncie Ironman 70.3 doesn’t scare Michael Mendoza. He’s seen far worse, and been in much deadlier situations. The Illinois-native made his first trip to Muncie this weekend for the Ironman, the 11th he’s raced in since March. He’s…
7.10.17
The famous Danish scientist Nicolaus Steno was credited with saying back in 1669, “The brain, the masterpiece of creation, is almost unknown to us.” There can be no doubt that our brains are fascinating organs. But how much do we really know? And why should you, our dear reader, care? Whereas once modern medicine thought…
7.8.17
Our Summer 2017 newsletter is here! Learn about neurofitness, meet a pair of amazing heroes and read how Team Semper Fi and Team America’s Fund are changing so many lives for the better. Plus: Don’t miss timely letters from our Founder and our Chairman of the Board. Thanks for reading, and from our family to yours: Have…
6.28.17
For Immediate Release June 28, 2017 Pentel Gets Patriotic – Partners with Semper Fi Fund New Stars & Stripes Edition Pens Help Support Our Troops June 2017, Torrance, CA – Pentel of America, manufacturer of high-quality pens, pencils and art supplies has just launched a new series of ballpoint and gel pens featuring the Stars…
6.28.17
The Semper Fi Fund supports wounded service members suffering from PTSD with effective, healing programs. A wide range of activities from our Integrated Wellness Program help with recovery; from NeuroFitness and our sports program Team Semper Fi, to therapeutic animal assisted therapy and artistic outlets. One of our main PTSD focused programs is the Tim…
6.27.17
For many, the running of the Marine Corps Marathon is a rewarding personal experience that is the culmination of training and setting goals. But for Michelle Kinsella of `Team Just Because’, it is more than that. For Michelle it is a chance to honor her father and all service members like him. This October will…
6.27.17
Please meet one of our beautiful Semper Fi Fund children, Bruce, and his amazing family. Bruce, at 5 years of age, was diagnosed with ALL leukemia. His dad, an active duty Sergeant in the Marine Corps, was serving at the time in Yuma, Arizona. In Bruce’s dad’s own words: “The Semper Fi Fund has helped…
7.10.17
The 2016 Marine Corps Marathon, held in the fall in Washington, D.C., is far more than just the 26.2-mile marathon itself. There’s also a 10k run, which is where Army Lt. Col. Matt and his wife Megan made their Marine Corps Marathon debut. “Last year we ran the Army 10 Miler together, and it was a…
6.22.17
“I joined the Marine Corps to really get going in life,” Carlos told us. “I enlisted in 2009 — I just needed to get out of my city and do something with my life.” That “something” involved becoming a combat engineer through the First Combat Engineer Battalion based in San Mateo, California, at Camp Pendleton. Nicknamed…
6.15.17
Posted on June 1, 2017 “I want to fly.” That — along with simmering anger over the events of 9/11 — was the main motivation causing high school student, Jorge, to visit an Air Force recruiting station in May 2004. After speaking with the recruiter, Jorge bumped into a pair of Marine recruiters as he was…
6.1.17
What specific surgeries and/or treatments has Charles received for his injuries? There’s an extensive list. Just know there have been surgeries, blood transfusions, procedures, flesh-eating bacteria and a ton of fun for us. When I first heard that he had lost both legs, I was at home working on a tax return; I received the…
5.12.17
What was it about Yuriy that first attracted you to him? We first met in October 2004 through a mutual friend. It really was meant to be. The moment I met Yuriy is when I truly knew what love was. I can remember to this day seeing him for the first time — he had…
5.12.17
New Individual and New Family exam fees will be donated to the Semper Fi Fund during the month of July. This is our first time fundraising for a non-profit to support our veterans. Tell your family and friends to schedule an initial visit with us during this time to support the Semper Fi Fund. Please…
7.3.17
This clinic is for Jinx McCain Horsemanship Program riders to put all the skills they have learned in previous clinics into practical application on a working ranch in the magnificent Bighorn Mountains, WY. We will drive the herd of 500 cattle through the mountain parks, canyons, rivers to the herds new pasture some 40 miles…
7.15.17
The Shootout for Soldiers is a 24 hour lacrosse game benefiting wounded American military members. The event is fun. It’s not a tournament, nor is it about recruiting. The event is all about supporting those who serve our country. There are 24, 1-hour games. There are two teams: Stars and Stripes, and registered players will be grouped…
7.22.17
Semper Fi Fund Returns to The Inverness Golf Club: Recovering Vets Learn and Enhance Golf Skills July 24–26, 2017 Team Semper Fi Athletes Challenge Themselves on J. Press Maxwell Championship Course Who: Thirty service members from the Semper Fi Fund’s Team Semper Fi Program take on challenges in their recoveries to learn the game of…
7.24.17
Cigarette Soup is an independent film about a young embedded journalist who struggles to tell the stories of five American soldiers after they are ambushed by the Taliban during the war in Afghanistan and find themselves trapped inside an enemy bunker. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Semper Fi Fund. Cigarette Soup is…
6.15.17
Pentel of America, manufacturer of high-quality pens, pencils and art supplies, has just launched a new series of ballpoint and gel pens featuring the Stars & Stripes. You can find the Stars & Stripes Edition pens on Amazon HERE or at your local office supply superstore. These pens were specifically designed as part of an…
5.31.17
Sunny Health and Fitness is the leading manufacturer of high quality in-home fitness equipment. Sunny Health and Fitness carries a wide array of cardio, strength equipment, and fitness accessories. Many of our products can be found online on most of the largest retail companies in the US. For more information please visit the website HERE…
5.18.17
Vehicles for Veterans – Are you looking to donate your vehicle AND support the Semper Fi Fund? Please visit www.vehiclesforveterans.org. Your car donation helps benefit disabled veterans throughout the United States. The proceeds from your donation help to fund programs that provide services offered to veterans in need of assistance and support. Since 2010, Car Donation Foundation’s vehicle…
3.31.17
Founded in 2015, Cowboy Infidel represents the hard working community of Central Oregon and every other one horse town across the United States. They will be donating 5% of their online sales and sales from participation at Rodeo events across the country. Please visit their Facebook page http://www.cowboyinfidel.com or website https://www.facebook.com/cowboyinfidel for more information.
3.13.17
Beast of the Week is a monthly online cross fit-style Contest where athletes can compete to win thousands of dollars. Check out the website for more information about this event. PR Athletes is a proud supporter of the Semper Fi Fund and will be making regular donations to support our mission. Check the website…
2.16.17
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