A Day with the Marine Raider Foundation
2019-04-07 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | Z’s House of Thai, 6602 E Cave Creek Rd, Unit #2, Cave Creek, AZ, 85331, United States
Please join Josh and Z at Z’s House of Thai as we welcome the Marine Raider and Mission2alpha Foundations to Cave Creek Arizona for the Z’s House of Thai First Annual live and silent auction charity event! We will be sharing a patriotic day and giving back to our military heroes as we support the Marine Raider Foundation. Please mark your calendars to attend! There will be fantastic food and drink specials, silent and live auction items, and music!!! Josh will again be riding his bicycle from Cave Creek to San Diego from May 1st – May 4th with the team from Mission2Alpha. Each rider is responsible for raising funds for our cause. We hope you’ll be able to join us to form some new great memories and to help us reach our goal!
We are seeking silent and live auction items for the event. Every little bit can help: gift certificates, artwork, wine, travel experiences, furnishings, clothing, etc…We are off to a good start but need some help to really make this great!!!
Receipts will be provided for donations.
This, like events in the past, will feature online bidding and bidding by phone.
If you’d like to volunteer, donate or learn more, please reach out to Josh or Z!

Mission2Alpha California Challenge
2019-05-01 - 2019-05-05
Join the Mission2Alpha team as we take the challenge of crossing the desert on bicycles! We will begin May 1st from Brix Wine Bar in Cave Creek and continue all the way to San Diego, CA aboard the USS Midway! This will be an epic journey!

3rd Annual Rucking for Raiders Memorial March
2019-05-07 09:00 - 2019-05-10 10:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Nichols Center, Auburn, AL to Navarre, FL, Auburn, AL, United States
Get ready! Rucking for Raiders will be conducted its 3rd annual memorial march this spring. We will be conducted the same trek; 209 miles from Auburn, AL to the Raider 7 Memorial in Navarre, FL. The dates of the event will be May 7 – May 9, 2019.
Last year was an amazing success. In total, we were able to raise $13,574.15. That means that we have raised $24,334.15 in just 2 years! 100% of those funds went to the Marine Raider Foundation with the purpose of supporting the Gold Star families of fallen Marine Raiders, as well as Marine Raiders, through the Tragedy Assistance & Survivor Support Program, the Family Resiliency Program, and the Raider Preservation Program.
We are extremely excited about this year and we encourage you to join us! 38 Ruckers took part in last year’s event and every one of them crushed it. Stay tuned for more updates as the event gets closer!
You can support the team by donating to their campaign at https://www.facebook.com/donate/384013269034812/

2nd Annual NYC Salute to Raiders
2019-05-15 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park S, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Please join us for the 2019 NYC Salute to Raiders event on Wednesday, May 15th at the New York Athletic Club. NFL legend Jared Allen will be our guest of honor for this memorable evening that pays tribute to our Marine Raiders!
This is your opportunity to show your Raider ‘Gung Ho!” spirit of working together to accomplish the mission. A portion of your ticket may be tax deductible and will greatly benefit our Marine Corps Special Operations Forces who help protect our Nation!

2nd Annual Marine Raider "Raider Invasion" Golf Tournament
2019-06-20 07:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pelican Hill Golf Club, 22800 S Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Beach, CA, 92657, United States
Meet and play golf with Marines Raiders from the Special Operations Community. In 1942, the first two Raider Battalions were created to unleash highly trained Marines in the Pacific during World War II. The battalions were decommissioned at the end of World War II until February 2006 when the Marine Corps stood up three battalions called, Marine Special Operations Battalions. These battalions fall under Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) and US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
Since their rebirth in 2007, they have deployed at an unprecedented rate and have upheld the tradition and deadly precision of the first Raiders. In 2014, the Marine Special Operations Command formally changed the name of this new band of Marine Special Operators to Marine Raiders. In honor of these Marines and the service they provide, the Marine Raider Foundation, presents – Raider Invasion 2019.

East Coast Marine Raider Foundation Golf Tournament Hosted by RQ & DPR Construction
2019-06-21 08:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | North Shore Golf Course, Sneads Ferry, NC, 101 N Shore Dr, Sneads Ferry, NC, 28460, United States
The Fifth Annual East Coast Golf Tournament will take place on June 21, 2019 at North Shore Golf Course in Sneads Ferry, NC. All proceeds from this event will go to the Marine Raider Foundation. To learn more about available sponsorships or to sign up for the event, please visit https://www.rqconstruction.com/ec-marsoc-golf/
Event Schedule
8:00 a.m. – Registration Opens
9:00 a.m. – Shotgun Start
1:30 p.m. – Lunch Begins

Seaside Semper Five 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
2019-09-14 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 100 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ, 100 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ, United States
Join us on the Jersey Shore for the 6th Annual Seaside Semper Five benefiting Marine Raider Foundation! An awesome chance to #Run4Raiders with the Atlantic Ocean as your backdrop! Be one of the first 1,000 registrants online and you will receive 2 tickets to a Philadelphia Phillies game!
Race day registration & check-in: Saturday, September 14th, 6:30-8:00 a.m. at The Beachcomber
Race Schedule:
One mile fun run/walk – Sat., Sept 14th, 9:00 a.m.
5K run/walk – Sat., Sept 14th, 9:30 a.m.
$50 entry fee – $5 additional after Sept. 7th
All entrants receive a long sleeve Under Armour t-shirt!
Awards will be given to top three male and female overall finishers for 5K and t0p three in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Valley of the Sun Suitcase Gala Hosted by Marine Raider Foundation
2019-10-05 18:00 - 23:30 (America/Phoenix) | Chateau Luxe, 1175 E Lone Cactus Dr, Phoenix, AZ, 85024, United States
Pack your suitcases and get ready for an amazing evening supporting the Marine Raider community with Guest Speaker Kirstie Ennis, recipient of the 2019 Pat Tillman Award recently awarded at The Espys, musical entertainment by Phoenix’s own Sapphire Sky, and Marine Raider Foundation Board President Derek Herrera as our emcee! The evening will culminate with a lucky couple being whisked away in a private jet courtesy of Cutter Aviation, with the destination being an exclusive 2-night getaway to Santa Barbara! Bring your packed bag, enjoy the evening’s entertainment and listen for your name to be called at the end of the evening for the boarding announcement of a lifetime!

Kirstie Ennis, Guest Speaker
The former Marine Sergeant aims to climb high, higher, highest by tackling the Seven Summits on one leg by 2021
Kirstie Ennis’s story may have begun when she lost her leg after her helicopter went down in Afghanistan, but it certainly doesn’t end there. After more than 40 surgeries and the amputation of her leg first below and then above the knee after a life-threatening infection, the former Marine sergeant has accomplished more at 28 years old than most people have achieved in their lifetimes.
All proceeds will fund the mission programs of the Marine Raider Foundation, a Guide Star Platinum Level 501c3 nonprofit that supports World War II Marine Raiders, active-duty and former Marine Raiders, and Raider families, including the families of our MARSOC fallen heroes who gave their lives in service to our Nation.
Schedule of Events
Cocktail Hour / Reception
Dinner
Silent Auction
Remarks
Live Auction
Paddle Raise
Musical Entertainment
Grand Prize Drawing

Please contact Sarah Christian for inquiries about sponsorships and donations of auction items
schristian@marineraiderfoundation.org / 951-551-9309

West Coast Marine Raider Foundation Golf Tournament hosted by RQ & DPR Construction
2019-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Crossings in Carlsbad, 5800 The Crossings Dr, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
West Coast Marine Raider Foundation Tournament
October 11, 2019 at The Crossings in Carlsbad, CA
Registration opens at 7:30am. Shotgun start is at 9am. Lunch will be provided after the tournament is complete.
Online registration will open for this event in July. Sponsorship questions can be sent to amcquestion@rqconstruction.com.

1st Annual Marine Raider Foundation Benefit Philadelphia
2019-10-23 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Union League of Philadelphia, 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
Tickets are now on sale for the First Annual Philadelphia Marine Raider Foundation Benefit! The event will be at the Union League of Philadelphia on Wednesday, October 23rd, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Elliott Ackerman (https://elliotackerman.com/), an acclaimed author and former Marine Raider, will be our guest speaker.

Dress code will be professional/cocktail attire (tie optional) as per the Union League’s strict attire policy for both members and guests.

Tickets can be purchased on the event website at PARaider.givesmart.com. The website also includes information about sponsorship packages and additional ways to contribute to the Foundation.

For those that may not yet be familiar with the Foundation, the Marine Raider Foundation (https://marineraiderfoundation.org) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides a wide range of benevolent support to the Marine Special Operations Community. Lorelei and I had the honor to serve in this community for several years and observed first hand how integral their efforts are to Marine Raiders and their families. Since becoming more involved with the Raider Foundation, we’ve also been very impressed with their extremely low overhead, which guarantees that all but a small fraction of contributions go to the men and women that need it most.

We really hope you’re able to join us to support such a great cause, and we encourage you to share the event and the Raider Foundation with anyone else you know that may be interested.

2019 Marine Corps Marathon Charity Partner Team
2019-10-27 06:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Arlington, VA, Arlington, VA, United States
The Marine Raider Foundation is honored to be a seven-time Marine Corps Marathon Charity Partner and participate in the 2019 Marine Corps Marathon and 10K on October 27th! Our teams have collectively raised over $701,000 since we first became a Charity Partner in 2013!
Join the Marine Raider Foundation and #Run4Raiders, knowing that your miles are making a diffrerence in the lives of Raiders and their families! Whether it’s 6.2, 26.2 or 31 miles, your commitment to the cause supports the four programs of our mission: Raider Support; Family Resiliency; Tragedy Assistance and Survivor Support; and Raider Legacy and Presevation.
Register, commit to our $750 fundraising minimum, and receive:

Fundraising tips and support
Incentives to motivate you as you achieve your fundraising goals
A custom designed Charity Partner Team t-shirt
A seat at our team dinner and celebration the night before the marathon
The chance to win our Top Fundraiser and Spiritus Invictus Awards
The Foundation’s deep appreciation for your belief in our mission

Please join us and know that you are doing so much more than just running – you are making a positive impact in the Raider community! Entries are limited – we still have Marathon and 10K slots available!

Ready Logistics 2019 Swing Fore Heroes Golf Tournament
2019-11-02 | The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, 6902 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254, United States
Join us on the links at the beautiful Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in North Scottsdale on Saturday, November 2nd for a little “Gung Ho!” on the greens! The Ready Logistics 2019 Swing Fore Heroes Golf Tournament will benefit the Marine Raider Foundation and Mission2Alpha, supporting Marine Raiders, Raider families, military veterans and first responders! Stay tuned for sponsorship, foursome and donation opportunities!

2019 Evening with Marine Raider Foundation & Mission2Alpha Hosted by Scottsdale Gun Club
2019-11-08 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Scottsdale Gun Club, 14860 N Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85260, United States
Plan to join the Scottsdale Gun Club, the Marine Raider Foundation and Mission2Alpha Foundation as they welcome Captain Derek Herrera (USMC Retired) to the Scottsdale Gun Club on November 8th. Capt. Herrera was one of our first guest speakers nearly eight years ago when he told his story of service as a Raider, his combat wounds, struggles with recovery, and the discovery of hope and inspiration. Since Capt. Herrera’s first appearance at the Scottsdale Gun Club event, he has gone on to inspire thousands with his story of hope, courage, and belief in serving a greater cause.
Included in this year’s event will be food, music, live and silent auctions, as well as opportunities to meet Marine Raiders and other heroes.
Proceeds will go to assist the Marine Raider and Mission2Alpha Foundations as they continue their missions of assisting our military and first responder heroes.

4th Annual Veterans Cup in Support of Marine Raider Foundation Texas Hold 'Em Tournament
2019-11-09 16:00 - 21:00 UTC | Castle Pines, CO, Castle Pines, CO, United States
The 4th Annual Veterans Cup Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament this November will benefit the Marine Raider Foundation. Thank you to Pete Solano for supporting Raiders and their families!

Land of the Free Foundation Veteran's Day Golf Classic
2019-11-11 08:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pacific Palms Resort, One Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry, CA, 91744
The Marine Raider Foundation is honored to be one of the beneficiaries of The Land of the Free Foundation Veterans Day Golf Classic, the main fundraising event for the Land of the Free Foundation. The Land of the Free Foundation was started to recognize the men and woman of our armed services past, present and future and their families who work and sacrifice every day to ensure that we will always live in the “Land of the Free.”
Only 50 foursomes are available for this one-day salute to America’s military so we encourage you to register now. All contributions are tax deductible and all proceeds from the event will go towards supporting charities that support America’s military and their families.
This year’s event will start Big and end Bigger. Every group will receive a generous package of tee prizes that has been donated to ensure all of your contributions go directly to this year’s designated beneficiaries. Click on the Beneficiaries link above to learn about where this year’s funds will go. In addition to the traditional golf tournament events you will be treated to members of every branch of the military who will be on hand to share their experiences and ensure that this will be a day of golf you will never forget.
Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in what is the finest Charity Golf Tournament in all of Southern California and help us shatter our previous record of $1,000,000 net proceeds to Charities that support our men and women who sacrifice for us every day!
Event Information
Monday, November 11th, 2019
8:00-10:00am……Breakfast, Registration and Putting Contest
9:45am…………….Veterans Day Tribute
10:00am…………..Call to the Tee
11:30-1:30pm……Course Lunch
4:00pm…………….Cocktail Reception
5:00pm…………….Dinner and Awards Reception
6:00pm…………….Keynote Address
Course Information
Welcome to the new Pacific Palms, one of California’s most historical and noteworthy golf facilities. The game’s greatest players have graced the greens of the Industry Hills Golf Club at the Pacific Palms Hotel for more than 25 years.
Today we are rolling out more than 650 acres of lush green carpet for our most valued guest – you. Our championship links have been completely upgraded and modernized to provide the most compelling golf experience on the West Coast.
Southern California’s most prized golf gem is shining brighter after a multimillion-dollar renovation. This course update is the result of a five-year collaboration between the country’s top designers, engineers, and landscape specialists. The end result? An awe-inspiring 36 holes of championship golf, new practice facilities and expanded resort amenities including restaurants, pro shop and Spa. But diehard fans need not worry: the layout and colorful history remain unchanged. After all, the goal was to add a new shine on this vintage gem.
For directions and more course information, please visit our website https://www.pacificpalmsresort.com/
To register, please visit https://securepayment.link/landofthefreefoundation/2019-golf-classic-online-registration/

Shore Club Winterfest
2019-12-14 - 2019-12-15 | Pacific Beach Shore Club, 4343 Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92109, United States
?TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!! GET THEM WHILE THEY LAST?
Join us for a 2-Day Parking lot bonanza! The days of the event are as follows:
December 14th: Navy vs Army Football Game
Watch as Navy crushes Army in this epic battle!
December 15th: Live DJ and Special Musical Guest!
The party will be in our parking lot at Pacific Beach Shore Club. Don’t miss out. Space will be limited!! Make sure to tell your friends to get tickets!
https://www.venno.com/event/winterfest?fbclid=IwAR0pNiv5i1WReyzWSWqphS0psGYa2tdEfjHX72jmi6mCHZVQkYnzrntlP8w
VIP Saturday Beat army wristband includes:
March On festivities from PB Fish Shop
2019 Beat Army Shirt
Signature PB Shore Club Navy Drinking Glove
6’ x 10’ LED TV Wall Outdoor Big Game-watch
Outdoor Bars & Food Tents
Includes donation to Marsoc

Sunday Yachtly Crew Show & DJ Day Party includes:

DJs All day 11am-6
The Frets 12pm-1:30pm
Yachtly Crew 3pm-5pm
6’ x 10’ LED TV Wall Outdoor
Outdoor Bars & Food Tents
Includes donation to Marsoc

VIP Weekend Pass Includes:
Vip Saturday beat army package + Sunday Yachtly Crew Day Party 92109

Mint 400 Military Challenge
2020-03-03 08:00 - 2020-03-08 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Las Vegas, NV, NV, United States
The Great American Off-Road Race™ announced today the launch of The Mint 400 Military Challenge, with the goal of raising awareness and financial support for military veterans and highlight the military’s ongoing involvement in off-road culture. Four of the five branches of the United States military will each have their own off-road race vehicle with active duty military and veterans racing for their specific charity that focuses on the needs of its active duty members and veterans alike. The Marine Raider Foundation is honored to be represented and have a team racing to help raise awareness for the cause! Please visit https://www.mightycause.com/team/Bloodyridge to support the Marine Raider Foundation Team!
The idea is to create a public facing “race-a-thon” where companies and the general public can donate to the branch of their choice for every one mile completed, creating a competition that people can actively participate in even if they are not at the race. All active duty and veterans are encouraged to get behind their branch team and participate by sharing info or donating monetarily.
The Mint 400 Military Challenge is supported by Zero One Off-Road, who will be fielding all the vehicles, and Oak Grove Technologies, who has already committed $20,000 in financial support. Companies looking to get involved can sponsor a car, actually come out and race with the team of their choice or simply donate.

If you would like to get involved with the Military Challenge as a sponsor please contact Mint 400 CEO Matt Martelli at Matt@themint400.com or Mint 400 Military Challenge Director Shelly Lynch at Shelly@themint400.comLashttps://themint400.com/

Croatan Buck Fifty
2020-03-14 | Carteret County Speedway, Cedar Point, NC, United States
THE FIFTY, THE BUCK & THE BUCK FIFTY

The Marine Raider Foundation is honored to be the Charity Partner of the 2020 Croatan Buck Fifty!

Starting at Carteret County Speedway, the races will cover a 48 mile lap that returns to the Speedway Pits each time.
The TWENTY is a half lap, 20 Miles.
The FIFTY is one lap, 48 Miles.
The BUCK is two laps, 96 miles.
The BUCK FIFTY is three laps, 144 miles.
95% of the lap is on gravel roads through Croatan National Forest.
Race is SOLD OUT for 2020!

2020 Marine Raider Foundation 100-Mile Summer Sundry Challenge
2020-06-14 - 2020-08-30 | Anywhere, USA, United States
Make those miles count this summer! Run, walk, bike, hike, swim – you choose your mode of movement! Log 100 miles from June 14th, Flag Day, to August 30th to show your support for the Marine Raider community! There is no cost to register and participate in the challenge. Simply create a fundraising page and invite your family and friends to support you as you make an impact with the miles you tally over the summer months! Join today by visiting https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/FountainHills/MarineRaiderFoundation100MileSummerSundryChallenge
We have some awesome fundraising incentives, including:

Raise $250 and earn a Marine Raider Foundation Patch!
Raise $500 and earn a custom Under Armour 100-Mile Summer Sundry Challenge t-shirt!
Raise $750 and earn a Marine Raider Foundation hat!
Raise $1000 and earn a pair of Oakley sunglasses, courtesy of event sponsor Oakley!
Raise $2000 and earn a Miles for MARSOC Community Athlete Kit – we have kits for running, cycling and triathlons!
Awards given to Top 3 Fundraisers!

Take the challenge solo, create a team with family or friends! The main point is to have fun and know that you are helping to make a difference in the lives of Marine Raiders and their families! RunSignUp hosts our virtual challenge site – easy to upload your activity and mileage, track your progress, create and update your fundraising page, and have some friendly and philanthropic competition with everyone who is running, cycling, walking, hiking, rowing – all methods of movement are welcome!
Join us in supporting Marine Raiders and their families! Our donors and advocates have helped to provide over $4.3 million in assistance over the past 8 years. The Foundation’s four main mission programs are: Raider Support; Family Resiliency; Tragedy Assistance and Survivor Support; and Raider Legacy Preservation. The Foundation focuses on meeting needs unmet by the government and other agencies with an emphasis on resiliency at the personal, professional and family levels. Join us today in “Helping those who have sacrificed the most.”

Marine Corps Run for Freedom
2020-08-22 07:30 - 11:00 UTC | IPlay America, 110 Shanck Rd, Freehold Township, NJ, 07728, United States
The Marine Raider Foundation is honored to be a benefiting charity of the 2020 Marine Corps Run for Freedom. This year’s event honors Corporal Rory P. Hamill, USMC.
2020 Marine Corps Run for Freedom
EVENT DETAILS:
*PLEASE READ PRIOR TO REGISTERING
Due to the current situation with COVID 19, there is the possibility that this event could get cancelled if the Governor changes the current guidelines on outdoor events. We are making every effort to provide a safe environment for our participants and supporters. ALL FUNDS FROM THIS EVENT GO TO VETERANS CHARITIES. We appreciate your Patriotism and Support of Veterans. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. We appreciate your understanding and support in this matter.
Runners and Walkers:
Registration and check in starts AUGUST 22, 2020 at 0730 adjacent to the iPlay America Complex
Run starts at 0930
Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Overall Male/Female Runners
Awards for Male / Female 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Runners in each age category.
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Virtual Run/Walk Participants:
We understand some of you may wish to support our charity but do not feel comfortable participating at the live event. The Virtual option can be done anywhere, and you can submit your time online. We do ask that you submit your time no later than two weeks after the date of the event. There will be no awards provided to virtual participants. You will have the option to pick up your T-Shirt following the event. We ask that you do so no later than 2 weeks after the event. We are not responsible for shirts not claimed after that time period.
Ruck Participants:
​If you signed up for RUCK option we DO NOT provide packs/rucks.
All Ruck participants must be checked in and Pack weighed by 0900 in order to start race on time!
Your ruck will be weighed during race check in .
Weight Standard: Ruck event participants will wear a Ruck/backpack. If you are under 150 lbs, carry a 10 lb weight and if you are over 150 lbs, carry 20 lbs in your pack. Each participant will have a 10 or 20 lb Ruck Plate
(or equivalent in non-consumable weight) in their rucksack at the start point.
No participants will be weighed, weight requirements are on the honor system.
Top 3 male and female participants will get an award!
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2020 Seaside Semper Five 5K & 1-Mile Walk/Run
2020-10-03 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | 100 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ, 100 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ, United States
The Semper Five (5K/1M) originated in 2014 to benefit the Marine Raider Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit that supports Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Marines and Sailors, World War II Marine Raiders, and Marine Raider Families, including Marine Raiders who are wounded, ill and injured, and Marine Raider Families whose Marine or Sailor made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our Nation.
In the past six years, participants from all over the world (27 states and 4 US Embassies) have made the Semper Five one of the largest 5K/1M events in New Jersey, empowering the Marine Raider Foundation to provide our Nation’s heroes with support for needs unmet by the government and other agencies.
As you probably know, a terrorist bombing at the event in 2016 prevented the race from being run. This year, we face a new, invisible enemy, the Coronavirus, which has turned so many things upside down. We do not want to cancel the event, which has collectively raised over $250,000 for our troops since 2014, but due to the virus, we are going to make an adjustment this year.
The date for the 2020 Seaside Semper Five is Saturday, Oct. 3, and hopefully, by this date, we will be able to run/walk the course in Seaside Heights. However, it is possible that will not be permitted on Oct. 3, or some of you may not feel comfortable participating at that point, even if it is permitted. Consequently, we are offering a virtual run/walk option, which can be done “Anywhere/Anytime”.
We may not be able to notify you whether the event will be virtual or live in Seaside Heights until the end of the summer, but we will keep you updated through our Website, http://www.seasidesemperfive.org/ and/or email. Two of our US Embassies have already committed to participate this year, and this year’s race shirt will be an UnderArmour long sleeve 1/4 zip pullover.
Race registration is now open – https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/SeasideHeights/SeasideSemperFive . We invite you to continue your very generous support in “Helping those who have sacrificed the most.”
God Bless and Semper Fidelis,
Semper Five Committee

2020 Marine Corps Marathon Charity Partner Team
2020-10-25 | Arlington, VA, Arlington, VA, United States
Due to COVID19 and new pace requirements for the Marine Corps Marathon, the Marine Raider Foundation Charity Partner Team is deferring its race entries for the Marathon and 50K to 2021, but we are inviting people to register for the race’s virtual options and #Run4Raiders! Virtual entries for the 10K are currently being accepted by the MCM – please visit this link for details: https://www.marinemarathon.com/events/marathon/mcm-weekend/mcm10k Virtual entries for the Marathon and 50K may open to the public on July 2nd – click here for details. If you are already registered (through lottery system entry) and would like to #Run4Raiders, we invite you to join our fundraising team, too!
Since 2013, our annual MCM Charity Partner Teams have collectively raised over $800,000! We have had runners as young as 12 and well into their 80’s #Run4Raiders through our Nation’s Capitol, some running their very first marathon, 10K or Ultra! Our runners have included current and former Marine Raiders, Marine Raider Gold Star Families, and civilians who felt compelled to show their appreciation for the Marine Raider community.
When you choose to #Run4Raiders, your miles are making a difference in the lives of Raiders and their families! Whether it’s 6.2, 26.2 or 31 miles, your commitment to the cause supports the four programs of our mission: Raider Support; Family Resiliency; Tragedy Assistance and Survivor Support; and Raider Legacy and Preservation. Our MCM Charity Partner Team has made a significant contribution to the $4.3 million in assistance that the Marine Raider Foundation has provided to Marine Raiders and their families during times of need.
Create your fundraising page by visiting https://marineraiderfoundation.kindful.com/2020-mcm-charity-partner-team-2020 and receive:
Fundraising tips and support
Incentives to motivate you as you achieve your fundraising goals
The Foundation’s deep appreciation for your belief in our mission
Please join us and know that you are doing so much more than just running – you are making a positive impact in the Raider community! Please contact Sarah Christian at schristian@marineraiderfoundation.org with any questions!
If running isn’t your thing, you can still support the team through a donation – please visit the page below and help our team reach their goal:
https://marineraiderfoundation.kindful.com/2020-mcm-charity-partner-team-2020

9th Annual Evening with the Marine Raider Foundation
2020-11-07 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix) | Scottsdale Gun Club, 14860 N Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ, 85260, United States
Join us for an Evening with The Marine Raider Foundation!
Join Mission2Alpha and the Scottsdale Gun Club as they welcome the Marine Raider Foundation for the 9th Annual Evening with the Marine Raider Foundation!
Enjoy catered food, drinks, silent and live auctions while being in the company of active/retired military members and great Americans! The Silent Auction will be offered both in person and virtually, so even if you can’t attend, you can still bid on some great items! Auction items will include sports and military memorabilia, customized firearms, and other one-of-a-kind items.
Guest Speaker to be announced soon!
Since 2012, Mission2Alpha and the Scottsdale Gun Club have hosted “An Evening with the Marine Raider Foundation.” The inaugural event held back in 2012 raised funds that were used to support the Marine Raider community following the loss of 8 Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Marines and Sailors who were killed in combat operations during the months of July and August in 2012. Proceeds from the 2012 event provided critical funds to help with travel to memorial services and commemorative events for the families of these brave men, as well as for their fellow MARSOC brothers. Over the past 8 years, the event has raised more than $500,000 to help assist Marine Raiders and their families during times of need. Past Guest Speakers have included former MARSOC Commander Major General Paul Lefebvre (Retired), Marine Captain Derek Herrera (Retired), who is also the Marine Raider Foundation Board President, Marine Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North (Retired), and Medal of Honor Recipient Dakota Meyer.
If you would like to donate an item for the auction, please contact us (you can also fill out a Donate An Item form through the event website). We greatly appreciate your support!
Please visit https://raider2020.givesmart.com to register, make a monetary or auction item donation, and get the latest information on an event you don’t want to miss!

2020 Mimosa Bay Turkey Trot - VIRTUAL
2020-11-21 08:00 - 2020-11-27 17:00 UTC
The 8th Annual Mimosa Bay Turkey Trot is going VIRTUAL. Find your favorite running path and log your miles with us. We know COVID-19 hasn’t given any of us a whole lot of options, so we are giving you a ton of them. This is virtual, so you have the full week of Thanksgiving (21-27Nov) to hit your goals. Our standard 5k and Kids’ 1/2 mile are back again.
For those who need a little extra challenge to get out of the house and hit the pavement Thanksgiving week, we’ve added a long distance option; complete 20.20 miles, logging your runs over the course of the week… or if you’re striving for that Marathon goal, knock it out in one long run.
There are no prizes for our fastest runners this year; it’s just not realistic to capture results in this environment. Although we will not be able to have our normal raffle and race prizes, we do have some nice prizes for our biggest fundraisers:

Raise/donate $250 and earn a Marine Raider Foundation Patch.
Raise/donate $500 and earn a Marine Raider SportTek Polo Shirt.
Awards for top three fundraisers… details to follow.

Not having a physical event with related operational expenses, this year’s event is FREE to join! Purchase of Race Shirts is optional and will include shipping expenses. Order your shirts by November 5th and get them in time for your run and those photo ops! Save by ordering all your shirts at one time and before November 6th. Shirts will still be available to order 6-27 November, but it’s going to cost us more, so it will cost you more, and you will not receive them until December 14th.
Since 2012, the Mimosa Bay Turkey Trot has raised over $30,000, which is an amazing testament to the tremendous level of community support in Sneads Ferry, NC and the surrounding areas. Let’s lace up those sneakers and #Run4Raiders!

Marine Raider Foundation 2021 Race to the Base
2021-01-31 08:00 - 2021-05-12 17:00 UTC | Anywhere, USA, United States
Sign up today – registration is FREE!
Join the Marine Raider Foundation as we “Race to the Base” from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to Camp Pendleton, California, or from Camp Pendleton, California to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina – travel East to West or West to East! You choose your mileage goal:

“Coast to Coast” for 2,278 miles
“Meet Me Halfway” for 1,139 miles

Pick your method of movement to log miles
Choose your non-motorized mode of transportation and keep track of your mileage – your choices are endless and include:

Hiking
Running
Swimming
Rowing
Walking
Skiing
You can even convert your day-to-day activities to miles using this handy chart – how cool is that? https://extension.tennessee.edu/cannon/Documents/FCS/conversion%20chart.pdf

What’s in it for you?
Earn some great swag by setting up your fundraising page and asking friends and family to help keep you motivated by donating to your campaign. Fundraising incentives include:

A Marine Raider Foundation custom wristband for raising $250
A Marine Raider Foundation custom Under Armour race shirt that honors MARSOC’s fallen heroes for raising $500
A Marine Raider Foundation custom baseball cap for raising $750
Sunglasses courtesy of event sponsor Oakley for raising $1,000
A Marine Raider Foundation race kit (cycling, triathlon or running) for raising $2,000

We will also have:

Drawings for giveaways for participants who raise a minimum of $500 throughout the “Race to the Base” virtual challenge
Awards to the Top 5 fundraisers
Some fun “Challenge within the Challenge” competitions including:

Top 3 Male and Female Finishers to complete their 2,278 miles)
Most donations within a set time period

The Marine Raider Foundation “Race to the Base” virtual challenge gives you a fun, safe and healthy way to join the Foundation in “Helping those who have sacrificed the most.” Join the Marine Raider Foundation’s family of amazing individuals, businesses and organizations who are committed to making a difference and supporting Marine Raiders and their families! Team work makes the dream work, folks – let’s do this!

HYLO x Sync Spring Training Fundraiser for the Marine Raider Foundation
2021-04-24 10:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Sync Life, 1513 Mathis Ferry Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
What?
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When?
Saturday, April 24th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where?
The Sync Life
1513 Matthes Ferry Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC
Details

$35 minimum donation for a ticket
Ticket includes: HY workout, giveaways, & food + drinks
All fitness levels welcome!
Bring a mat, water, & mask.

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Rooster Tavern Salute to Heroes
2021-04-24 15:00 - 18:00 UTC | Rooster Tavern, Scottsdale, AZ, 14202 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254, United States
Please join Rooster Tavern, Mission 2Alpha, and the Marine Raider Foundation on April 24th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Rooster Tavern in Scottsdale, Arizona to raise funds and awareness for the needs of military and first responder heroes! Rooster Tavern has once again partnered with M2A and the Marine Raider Foundation to support the Marine Raider and first responder communities. Join us on Saturday, April 24th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.! We will have a raffle, live and silent auction, and some unique instant buy items! Tickets are FREE! Rooster Tavern will be donating a portion of fixed menu sales to both organizations, continuing their commitment to supporting the men, women and families who serve our communities and our Nation. Online bidding will be available for those of you unable to attend (please note that auction items including alcoholic beverages will not be available to ship).
The Mission2Alpha team has supported the Marine Raider Foundation since 2012, hosting a very successful inaugural event that empowered the Foundation to assist the Marine Raider/MARSOC (Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command) community during a difficult summer where 8 brave men were killed in combat operations in Afghanistan during a very short 24-day period. The then MARSOC Foundation stood up in May of 2012 and had very limited funds available, and without the Mission2Alpha team (then operating as Free Wheel Foundation), would not have had the resources to help the families, fellow Marines and Sailors of these heroes.
Rooster Tavern has supported the Marine Raider Foundation for the past few years through the annual Scottsdale Gun Club event. Owner Jason Horton has graciously and generously expressed his support for our military and first responder heroes. Event attendees will be able to taste a menu that is “quite a few notches above your average bar food.”
Please visit the Mission2Alpha at https://mission2alpha.org for more information on their organization.

5th Annual Rucking for Raiders Memorial March
2021-05-04 08:00 - 2021-05-07 17:00 UTC | W.F. Nichols Center Auburn Alabama, Auburn, AL, United States
Get ready! Rucking for Raiders will be conducting its 5th Annual Memorial March this spring.

When? May 4th starting at 7:00 a.m. CST & ending on May 7th at 10:00 a.m. CST
Where? From Auburn, AL to the Blackhawk Memorial in Navarre, FL
How? Virtually and in-person – please visit the Rucking for Raiders Facebook page to learn how to donate and purchase apparel

To donate, please visit https://www.facebook.com/donate/772022650361950/
To purchase apparel where a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Marine Raider Foundation, please visit https://a2screenprinting.com/rucking-for-raiders

Why? To honor and remember MARSOC’s fallen heroes and their loved ones

Cpl Travis Woods, KIA 9/9/07
HM2 Luke Milam, KIA 9/25/07
SSgt Edgar Heredia, KIA 6/26/08
Capt Garrett Lawton, KIA 8/4/08
Sgt Michael Roy, KIA 7/8/09
Capt Joshua Meadows, KIA 9/5/09
SSgt Charles Cartwright, KIA 11/7/09
GySgt Robert Gilbert II, KIA 3/16/10
SSgt Christopher Antonik, KIA 7/11/10
SSgt David Day, KIA 4/24/11
Sgt William Woitowicz, KIA 6/7/11
Sgt Dennis Kancler, KIA 7/31/11
SSgt Patrick Dolphin, KIA 7/31/11
Sgt Christopher Wrinkle & K-9 Tosca, KIA 7/31/11
SSgt Nicholas Sprovtsoff, KIA 9/28/11
Sgt Justin Hansen, KIA 7/24/12
GySgt Daniel Price, KIA 7/29/12
GySgt Jonathan Gifford, KIA 7/29/12
SSgt Sky Mote, KIA 8/10/12
GySgt Ryan Jeschke, KIA 8/10/12
Capt Matthew Manoukian, KIA 8/10/12
HM1 Darrel Enos, KIA 8/17/12
SSgt Gregory Copes, KIA 8/17/12
Sgt Michael Guillory, KIA 12/14/12
Cpl David Sonka & K-9 Flex, KIA 5/4/13
SSgt Eric Christian, KIA 5/4/13
MSgt Aaron Torian, KIA 02/15/14
Sgt Charles Strong, KIA 09/15/2014
Capt Stanford Shaw III, KIT 03/10/15
MSgt Thomas Saunders, KIT 03/10/15
SSgt Marcus Bawol, KIT 03/10/15
SSgt Trevor Blaylock, KIT 03/10/15
SSgt Liam Flynn, KIT 03/10/15
SSgt Kerry Kemp, KIT 03/10/15
SSgt Andrew Seif, KIT 03/10/15
MSgt Eden Pearl, KIA 12/20/15
SSgt Robert Cox, KIT 7/10/17
SSgt William Kundrat, KIT 7/10/17
Sgt Chad Jenson, KIT 7/10/17
Sgt Talon Leach, KIT 7/10/17
Sgt Joseph Murray, KIT 7/10/17
Sgt Dietrich Schmieman, KIT 7/10/17
HM2 Ryan Lohrey, KIT 7/10/17
SSgt Joshua Braica, KIT 4/14/19
GySgt Scott Koppenhafer, KIA 08/10/2019
Maj Moises Navas, KIA 03/08/2020
GySgt Diego Pongo, KIA 03/08/20
Sgt Wolfgang “Wolf” K. Weninger, KIT 06/16/2020

Impact
Last year was an amazing success. In total, we were able to raise $22,896.94. That means that we have raised $69,042.38 in just 4 years! 100% of those funds went to the Marine Raider Foundation with the purpose of supporting the Gold Star families of fallen Marine Raiders, as well as Marine Raiders, through the Marine Raider Foundation’s four mission programs:

Tragedy Assistance & Survivor Support Program
Family Resiliency
Raider Support
Raider Legacy Preservation

A note from Brandon Kay of Rucking for Raiders
“Good afternoon and happy 2021 R4R family! I hope all has been well with your families and the New Year has brought many blessings. We are excited, yet sad, to announce the kick off of our 5th and final memorial ruck from Auburn. Yes, you read that right. This year will be the final year Dan and myself can commit our full attention this campaign deserves. We have overcome so much in these five years. From the start up and step off of our first ruck in 2016, to virtually rucking all over the U.S. last year. Let’s end this year’s ruck with a bang! That being said, onto the exciting stuff! The ruck will take place May 4th-7th. We cannot express our joy to be able to do this year’s ruck side by side as a family again. This year’s shirt designs are already underway! And the first benefit night, which will be next month, is being arranged. Now let’s shake off that quarantine weight ?, get our rucking legs moving ?‍♀️?‍♂️, and get ready for the best campaign year yet!”
-Brandon Kay

Marine Raider Foundation 5 for a Hero Memorial Day Weekend Challenge
2021-05-28 08:00 - 2021-05-31 23:30 UTC | Your Hometown
The Marine Raider Foundation invites you to run, walk, hike, bike, swim, row or paddle 5 miles this Memorial Day weekend to honor one of MARSOC’s 48 fallen heroes, all of whom are pictured on the photos page on the event website (click on “More” and then “Photos”).
Please visit our Memorial Wall https://marineraiderfoundation.org/fallen-heroes/ to read the biographies of these brave men.
Registration is FREE! Sign up starting May 3rd, choose your hero or heroes, create your fundraising page and invite your friends and family to support your 5-mile trek. Fundraising pages will remain open until June 15th, giving you plenty of time to earn some great incentives including:

Raise $500 – Earn an Under Armour short-sleeved Marine Raider Foundation technical t-shirt
Raise $1000 – Earn a pair of Oakley sunglasses
Raise $2000 – Earn a Marine Raider Foundation race kit (cycling, tri and running kits will be available)

This Memorial Day weekend, move 5 miles to honor and remember Marine Raider heroes! Please log your miles starting on Friday, May 28th – you have until Monday, May 31st to complete your 5-miles. You can do it all in one day or break it up over four days, and you can mix up how you log those miles. Make it a family affair or do it solo!
Please take a moment to say their names:
Cpl Travis Woods * HM2 Luke Milam * SSgt Edgar Heredia * Capt Garrett Lawton
Sgt Michael Roy * Capt Joshua Meadows * SSgt Charles Cartwright * GySgt Robert Gilbert II
SSgt Christopher Antonik * SSgt David Day * Sgt William Woitowicz * Sgt Dennis Kancler
SSgt Patrick Dolphin * Sgt Christopher Wrinkle & K-9 Tosca * SSgt Nicholas Sprovtsoff
Sgt Justin Hansen * GySgt Daniel Price * GySgt Jonathan Gifford * SSgt Sky Mote
GySgt Ryan Jeschke * Capt Matthew Manoukian * HM1 Darrel Enos * SSgt Gregory Copes
Sgt Michael Guillory * Cpl David Sonka & K-9 Flex * SSgt Eric Christian
MSgt Aaron Torian * Sgt Charles Strong * Capt Stanford Shaw III * MSgt Thomas Saunders
SSgt Marcus Bawol * SSgt Trevor Blaylock * SSgt Liam Flynn * SSgt Kerry Kemp
SSgt Andrew Seif * MSgt Eden Pearl * SSgt Robert Cox * SSgt William Kundrat
Sgt Chad Jenson * Sgt Talon Leach * Sgt Joseph Murray * Sgt Dietrich Schmieman
HM2 Ryan Lohrey * SSgt Joshua Braica * GySgt Scott Koppenhafer * Maj Moises Navas
GySgt Diego Pongo * Sergeant Wolfgang Kyle Weninger

2021 Raider Invasion "Reloaded" Golf Tournament
2021-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Pelican Hill Golf Club, 22800 S Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Beach, CA, 92657, United States
Come and support the Marine Raider Foundation (MRF) at the Annual Raider Invasion Charity Golf Tournament on Friday June 18, 2021. The MRF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to provide benevolent support to active duty and retired Marine Raiders. This year, as in years past, the tournament will be held on the North Ocean Course at Pelican Hill Golf Course, Newport Coast. This is a unique opportunity to play 18 holes on a world-class golf course in one of the most beautiful locations while supporting a great cause.Join the Marine Raider Foundation for Raider Invasion Reloaded, a day on the links to support the Marine Raider community! Join us for a great day of golf while “Helping those who have sacrificed the most.”
The Details
When: Friday, June 18th, 2021, Start time TBD
Where: Pelican Hill Golf Club, Newport Beach, CA
Why: To support Marine Raiders and their families
Registration
Foursomes are $2,500 each and include team entry for 4 golfers (green fees, driving range, cart use, food and beverage) plus 1 Raffle ticket per golfer
Sponsorship Opportunities

Makin Island “Longest Drive” Sponsor – $3,500

Sponsorship recognition on website, promotional materials and gift bags
Foursome included

Tulagi Island “Golf Ball” Sponsor – $3,500

Logo on golf balls used during tournament
Signage at event
Sponsorship recognition on website and promotional materials
Foursome included

Midway Island “Closest to the Hole” Sponsor – $3,500

Signage at event
Sponsorship recognition on website and promotional materials
Foursome included

Operation Iraqi Freedom Sponsor – $5,500

Tee Sign/Hole Sponsor
Sponsorship recognition on website
Name and/or logo included on all advertising
8 Raffle tickets
4 Mulligans
Foursome included

Operation Enduring Freedom Sponsor – $7,500

Tee Sign/Hole Sponsor
Sponsorship recognition on website
Name and/or logo included on all advertising
Promotional materials in gift bags
20 Raffle tickets
4 Mulligans
Foursome included

Operation Inherent Resolve – $9,000

Listed as PRESENTING sponsor
Tee Sign/Hole Sponsor
Logo on feather banner
Logo on golf shirts given to participants
Sponsorship recognition on website
Name and/or logo included on all advertising
Promotional materials in gift bags
On-course care package
40 Raffle tickets
8 Mulligans
Two foursomes (8 golfers total)

History of the Event
This event began in 2018 by Orange County Marine Raider Foundation ambassadors to raise charitable donations through building awareness of the Marine Raiders and their participation as the newest organization of Special Operations Command (SOCOM). This group of ambassadors is led by Marine Raider Foundatoin Board Member Alex Martini of Stream Realty Partners and includes Jamie Kline of JLL, McCay Major of Manulife, Felipe Hermosillo of the Judge Firm, Tanner Tremaine of Majestic Realty, Keith Perrigon of KPMG and Sam Overton of Citizen’s Business Bank. In addition to these ambassadors, Louis Balducci of Young’s Market has been instrumental in creating this incredible event. In its first two years, the Raider Invasion Golf Tournament raised over $195,000 to help support the Marine Raider Foundation’s mission. While 2020 saw the event cancelled due to COVID19, the Raider Invasion Team is back full force and excited to provide a chance to give back while spending a day on the greens of the Pelican Hill Golf Club. COVID19 guidelines will be followed, including tee times in place of a shot gun start. You can contribute to the success of the 2021 Raider Invasion Golf Tournament by becoming a sponsor, purchasing a foursome, making a monetary donation, and/or donating an item for the silent auction.
