Semper Fi & America's Fund Community Athlete Team

Description

The Semper Fi & America's Fund Community Athlete Team consists of compassionate people who take the time and initiative to compete in athletic events while pledging to raise funds and awareness for Semper Fi & America's Fund's mission. Community Athletes compete in a variety of events: marathons, triathlons, softball, baseball, football, motorsports, equestrian, golfing, biking, climbing or any other event they would like to participate in.

Our Community Athlete Team is for raising funds and awareness as you support through sport. You must register for your events on your own. When you register as a Community Athlete you will set up a free fundraising page to make collecting donations easy and safe. You will also receive a free dri-fit shirt to train in, compete in and help to raise awareness.

Your fundraising helps give our service members, veterans, and military families the support they need after critical injury or illness. Together we can provide them with hope for the future and the comfort to know they are not alone during recovery.

Today, Tomorrow, Together. Help us make a difference in the lives of our service members, veterans, and military families and become a Community Athlete today!

For more information about being a general Community Athlete please contact Chelsea Browne, chelsea.browne@thefund.org.

For more information about our Charity Program Teams please contact Christine Ingraham, christine.ingraham@thefund.org.

Community Athlete Tool Kit

Our Community Athlete Tool Kit is a great tool to help you get started in your fundraising and to help you reach your fundraising goals and beyond!!

Check Donation Form

If you have a Check Donation - please send the Check and CHECK DONATION FORM to:

Semper Fi & America’s Fund

825 College Blvd

Suite 102 PMB 609

Oceanside, CA 92057

Please make sure your name and your race name are included on both the Check and CHECK DONATION FORM.

Your Fundraising Page

During registration you will create your personal fundraising page so that you can collect and accept online donations, which you can personalize with your story and pictures. The online contribution collection process is simple and completely secure, accepting credit and debit cards. Donors will automatically receive an immediate email confirmation and tax receipt. The funds collected on your fundraising page will go directly to Semper Fi & America's Fund mission of helping wounded, critically ill and injured service members and their families.

Matching Funds

Double your donations and reach your goals faster!

Matching Gifts are a great way to increase the impact of a donation. Many companies offer employees the chance to make a greater impact when making donations by matching their gifts. To check to see if your company offers a Matching Gift Program, contact the Human Resources or equivalent department at your company.

Learn more about Semper Fi & America's Fund

Click HERE to learn more about the history of the Fund, details about how we assist our Veteran community, and financial information.

What makes the Fund different?

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Training

Training for a race will get you across the finish line, but it can also teach you how to live your best life. Here is a 16 week training plan for your next marathon so that you can be prepared and enjoy doing it!

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Using Social Media to Fundraise

Social Media is a effective tool to help boost your fundraising total. Check out our tips and best practices document and reach out to a member of the Community Sports Team if you need help getting started.

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Community Athlete Facebook Page

Join your fellow Community Athletes in getting fundraising tips, hero success stories, upcoming races, discussions, and cheering each other on at Semper Fi & America's Fund Facebook page at our COMMUNITY ATHLETE FACEBOOK PAGE.

Fundraising Bingo Card

Looking for a “FUN”D way to motivate your fundraising? Try this Bingo Card to jumpstart those donations.

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QR Codes and Custom Yard Signs

Request a Custom Yard Sign with a QR code that links to your Fundraising Page from christine.ingraham@thefund.org.