First, A Memorial Day Thank You:

To our  Marines, Sailors and Soldiers and their families--we can't thank you enough!

We are grateful for all that you have done to keep us SAFE.

You are Our Heroes!

"Whether fighting wars or winning the peace Marines, Sailors and Soldiers serve their country with courage and commitment. Sometimes that service results in catastrophic injuries."

"Since April of 2004, The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund has helped Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and their families cope with the unexpected financial hardship that occurs when family members drop everything to be at the bedside of their injured or critically ill loved one." (IMSF website)

The IMSFF’s Mission

The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund provides financial assistance to:

* Marines injured in combat and in training

* To other service members injured while in direct support of Marine units

* To their families to help defray the expenses incurred during hospitalization, rehabilitation, and recovery.

* Cover costs associated with the purchase of specialized equipment, adapted vehicles and home modifications.

The goal is to alleviate the financial burden placed on the family so that their focus can be on their loved one’s recovery. Thanks for supporting the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund!

Raising funds is accomplished through athletic events such as the Marine Corps Marathon.(MCM)

Members of TEAM SEMPER FI will be competing in the MCM. The idea for Team Semper Fi was inspired by those wounded Marines and Sailors who refused to let their physical challenges prevent them from competing in athletic events, and whose drive and determination is inspirational to us all.

Community team members also compete and agree to raise support. In the 2008, MCM 402 athletes running for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund Team raised over $275,000.

This year I will participate as a community team member and will run the 2009 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM)  on 25 October, along with many other athletes. 

To get more details and make a contribution on line, click here. Also, if you're interested in participating, you'll find links on the site which will get you to the right place to sign on.

Thanks on behalf of all of our injured warriors and their families.

God Bless You and Semper Fi

John March

Sgt TJ Edwards was severely burned in Iraq and ran the full 2008 Marine Corps Marathon in "boots and utes" and carries fellow Veteran team mate, Frank Delgado (who had already finished and ran back to run the last miles with TJ) across the finish line with
TJ carrying Frank in a fireman'