"There will be days when I don't know if I can run a marathon. 

There will be a lifetime of knowing that I have. " --Unknown

 

MCM Newsletter                                                                                  August/September 2014               
In This Issue
Top Fundraisers

2014 MCM

"Fund"raising Totals

$542,334

 

Top Individuals 

Paul Bird - $15,176

Jeanne Dolan - $13,855

Denise Youngs- $6,430

Garrick Wright - $6,191

Eileen Rowan - $6,038

 

Top Teams 

Yankee Runners - $47,507

Rich and Jordan - $12,226

Yellow Ribbon Warriors - $9,428

Never Say Never - $7,528

Jersey Strong - $6,507

 

Keep it coming!

 

Fundraising numbers pulled on 9/22/2014 

Sponsors
A Special THANK YOU
 to our Sponsors!

Gold Sponsor
$50,000


Silver Sponsor
$25,000
Flir

Bronze Sponsor
$10,000



Runner's Mate
$5,000




Fundraising Tips

Fundraising with Restaurant Nights

*Information provided by Deane Brengle  

 

A restaurant night fundraiser requires virtually no planning and very little investment from your group. 

 

Here's how it works: The restaurant gives your group a percentage of the sales on a designated night for all the customers that your organization brings to their business. 

 

Click here for more information and list of restaurants. 


No Federal or Marine Corps endorsements of advertisers or sponsors is implied.
Greetings!
 
As a team you have raised over $540,000 so far in support of our wounded service members.  Way to go!! 

As your miles increase, we hope that your donations do too!  With your continued support through fundraising and training, you are bringing awareness to the Semper Fi Fund.  We cannot thank you enough. 

All fundraising pages will remain open until December 31, 2014.  

Below is some important MCM information
  • Race registration for the MCM is now closed  
  • All runners should now have their confirmation code from the MCM
  • To verify your registration go here
  • 10K was still open on the MCM web site, but very few spots left
  • Our fundraiser category will remain open for any already registered for MCM or 10K runner who wish to join our team 
  • Pasta dinner registration is open, see link ibelow
  • Team shirts will be mailed out early October to address registered with Active
  • If you have had an address change, please let us know  
  • Packet pick up MUST be done at the Health and Fitness Expo
  • Can't pick up your packet yourself? Go to the MCM site for more information. Look under Security heading

We look forward to this being our best MCM yet! Thank you so much for your hard work and support!

 

All the best,

  

Elizabeth O'Connell and the Semper Fi Fund 

Race Team

  

Elizabeth O'Connell

Race Manager

elizabeth.oconnell@semperfifund.org 

516-567-6014 

Pasta Dinner Registration 
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

***New location from last year***



MCM Race Information

Confirm


* MCM Start Time 7:55 am
* 10K Start Time 7:55 am
* Wheel Chairs and Handcycles 7:40 am
* Health and Fitness Expo Times for packet pick up
- Thursday, October 23 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Friday, October 24 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Saturday, October 25 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
* Expo Location - The Stadium-Armory metro line is the closest to the Expo (Blue & Orange Line). It's exactly next to the Armory.  Parking is available in Lot 3 outside the Armory.

**All packets must be picked up by runners at the Expo prior to race day.  
Runner Spotlight
Meet the Yellow Ribbon Warriors

Team Yellow Ribbon Warriors is a group of friends and patriots who are dedicated to raising money for our nation's greatest heroes, while simultaneously training for the Marine Corps Marathon. 

Established in 2011, our team has collected over $50,000 for
the Semper Fi Fund thro
ugh garage sales, bake sales, poker runs, silent auctions, virtual runs and individual fundraising.  We strive to include our community in our fundraising efforts and even our littlest warriors have been known to host lemonade stands and collect donations. This year, 2014, marks the fourth and final year for our amazing team.

 

Our team members consist mostly of wives of Marines and Sailors, but have also included active duty Marines, Sailors, brothers and sisters of Marines, in-laws, and friends. We race to show our gratitude and contribute to Semper Fi Fund's mission in providing for our wounded. Many of these wives and family members have trained for the Marine Corps Marathon while their husbands are deployed. They train, while simultaneously keeping the home fire burning, and supporting our heroes while they are away serving in combat abroad, lending the name Yellow Ribbon Warriors.

 

Many Yellow Ribbon Warriors alumni have gone on to serve as community outreach and case work volunteers for the Semper Fi Fund. We're very proud to see our team members use the Marine Corps Marathon as a stepping stone to further their experiences and help our nation's heroes.

 Semper Fi Fund, and its program America's Fund, are set up to provide immediate financial assistance and lifetime support for injured and critically ill members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, directing urgently needed resources to post 9/11 service members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Reserves. Semper Fi Fund has been working with wounded service members since 2004, offering assistance to lessen the burden for those who need it most.  

 

Tax ID # 26-0086305        CFC # 11459

Quick Links
Fundraising Sample Letters
SFF Information Sheet
Downloadable Poster
Registration Link
Check Donation Form
Volunteers Needed
Do you have a family member
or know someone that would like to volunteer?

The Semper Fi Fund will have a water station at this year's race as well as other volunteer opportunities leading up to, and including race weekend. 
Semper Fido's
 Fundraising Incentives
What do you receive for your hard work fundraising?
$100Dry-Fit Shirt and Goody Bag
$500Headband or Sport Towel
$1,000Camelbak Water Bottle or Nike Hat
$2,500Pocket Jacket or Long Sleeve Shirt
$5,000Gym Bag
$10,000Nike Jacket
*All items are based on fundraising on your individual fundraising page.
*Items are subject to availabilty
We need a picture of you!
We will be creating a slide show of all our amazing runners to be shown at the Pasta Dinner 
Saturday night. 

Please email any photos you would like to share to 

Photos will be accepted until the 13th of October.

We look forward to seeing you in DC and showcasing you and/or your team in this slide show! 
Fund Facts


 
The Semper Fi Fund has been awarded the highest ratings from Watch Dog groups: A+ from CharityWatch for the second year, and we are one of only three veteran nonprofits to receive this rating the last two reports; 4 stars from Charity Navigator for five consecutive years. We maintain an extremely low overhead - 6% and we provide rapid assistance with no red tape.
 
Want to learn more about the Semper Fi Fund to help with your fundraising?  Here are a few helpful links. 
 
 
 
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