Travis Manion Foundation

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY VETERANS AND FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN: TMF VOLUNTEERS SHARE THE LEGACY OF CHARACTER OF FALLEN HEROES THROUGH ORGANIZING COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS THAT UNITE VETERANS, SURVIVORS, YOUNG ADULTS, AND INSPIRED CIVILIANS TO ADDRESS THEIR COMMUNITY'S GREATEST NEED. OPERATION LEGACY SERVICE PROJECTS ARE EXECUTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH FOCUSED CAMPAIGNS IN MAY, AUGUST, NOVEMBER AND APRIL. OPERATION LEGACY ACTIVATED 7,848 PARTICIPANTS TO SERVE IN FY24. THESE CAMPAIGNS INCLUDED ACTIVATING SPARTAN MEMBERS TO VISIT FALLEN HEROES ON MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH "THE HONOR PROJECT", A BACK-TO-SCHOOL DAY OF CHARACTER AND SERVICE DURING AUGUST, AND OTHER SERVICE PROJECTS AROUND VETERANS DAY AND MLK DAY. TMF ALSO ACTIVATES COMMUNITIES THROUGH A NATIONAL 5K RACE SERIES, THE 9/11 HEROES RUN. IN 2024, 100 LOCATIONS HOSTED RUNS WITH 60,000 PARTICIPANTS HONORING THE HEROES OF 9/11 AND THE WARS SINCE. SERVICE DURING AUGUST, AND OTHER SERVICE PROJECTS AROUND VETERANS DAY AND MLK DAY. TMF ALSO ACTIVATES COMMUNITIES THROUGH A NATIONAL 5K RACE SERIES, THE 9/11 HEROES RUN. IN 2024, 100 LOCATIONS HOSTED RUNS WITH 60,000 PARTICIPANTS HONORING THE HEROES OF 9/11 AND THE WARS SINCE. Additionally, TMF hosted the "Manion Workout of the Day ("WOD")" on the anniversary of Travis Manion's ultimate sacrifice, activating 4,000 participants and 300 gyms, CrossFit boxes, and GORUCK clubs. Veterans and Families of the Fallen develop strong relationships and feel a sense of purpose by being involved members in TMF's 40 national chapters participating in TMF service & athletic events throughout the year.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN: TMF empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to thrive in their post-military lives through personal development and life-changing experiences. TMF delivered 73 personal development seminars that provide individualized tools and knowledge that helped 2,731 veterans successfully transition from active duty. 28 veterans and families of the fallen participated in the "Spartan Leadership Program ("SLP")". SLP is a 7-month immersive leadership experience that coaches participants through personal growth and increases their volunteer leadership role within TMF. Also, families of fallen heroes are empowered to flourish on their personal journeys of healing through service-based expeditions. TMF hosted 5 expeditions where 53 survivors and 9 veterans spent a week together serving communities in need, in honor of their lost loved ones. They provide camaraderie, support and renewed purpose to surviving family members to learn tools to move forward in their personal journey. Additionally, TMF hosted a national summit as well as seven regional summits where 300 top volunteer leaders honed their leadership skills and shared best practices.