On October 15, with the help of hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers, we assembled and shipped the 700,000th individually-addressed Operation Gratitude care package!

Washington, DC – The Semper Fi Fund will have over 800 community runners and over 50 Team Semper Fi members running in the 2011 Marine Corps Marathon — making the SFF the largest charity group on the MCM course on October 30!!

For the second year in a row, Cinnabon is partnering with Operation Gratitude to help raise money to send “Hugs from Home” care packages to our deployed heroes overseas. October 1 through 31, Cinnabon fans can support this heart-warming cause by making … Continue reading →

A cool shirt that supports our cause! Pre-order yours by September 18 to take advantage of the $15 introductory price! Continue reading →

Skylla Engineering will be hosting a series of “Skylla for Semper Fi” fundraising events to benefit the Semper Fi Fund over the course of one year.
Events will take place near the Skylla locations in Virginia, South Carolina, New Mexico, and Mississippi. Events will consist of a combination of Golf Tournaments, 5K Run/Walks, and/or Dinner/Silent Auctions beginning in October 2011 and concluding in August 2012.
Please contact contact Susan Lewis, Community Event Coordinator for Skylla Engineering for more information

Mackey’s Hot Rods, Inc. will be hosting an Open House and Car Show on Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
This event is open to the public with free admission. All ages welcome.
The car show will include all types of custom cars and hot rods, free food catered by Deli-licious, live DJ, and a charity raffle. 100% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Semper Fi Fund.

By Staff Writer | The Telegraph | Thetelegraph.com | September 9, 2011
St. Louis, MO — Across the area Sunday, feelings will run strong on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Events are planned on both sides of the Mississippi River. Here is a look:

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The Marine saying, “Follow me!” will be Walter Cottrell’s motivation for climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro this month to raise awareness for the mission of the Semper Fi Fund.
To support his climb please Donate through the Semper Fi Fund website! Choose “Follow Me!” from the Event drop-down menu.

The Golden Eagle Golf Club and the Adams American Legion Post 86 in Kilmarnock, Virginia are holding the Fourth Annual Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament on October 6, 2011. The format for the tournament puts one Wounded Warrior/OEF-OIF veteran guest with three local golfers.
Lunch and dinner will be provided. Local businesses will also be providing tons of door prizes.
Sign in begins at 10:00 AM.
To register as a player or become a sponsor please contact Tom Parrish, Chairman of the WWGT4 or call 804.577.7179.