The Hard Way: A Journey Into Discomfort, Reflection, and Connection


This past year, Travis Manion Foundation’s CEO Ryan Manion stepped far outside of her comfort zone—into the woods, into silence, and into something that would leave a lasting mark.

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TMF Partners

USAA Foundation Helps Families of Fallen Heroes Find Healing and Empowerment After Loss


Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) and USAA Foundation are empowering surviving family members of fallen heroes through Survivor Expeditions, leadership programs, and the national initiative Face the Fight, all aimed at fostering healing, purpose, and community impact.

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Turn5 Presents the Driven to Serve Muscle Car, Jeep & Truck Show Benefiting Travis Manion Foundation


Turn5, a leading provider of aftermarket automotive parts, is proud to present the Driven to Serve Muscle Car, Jeep & Truck Show, an action-packed event benefiting Travis Manion Foundation (TMF). Taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Maple Grove Raceway, this high-octane event brings together automotive enthusiasts and the veteran community for a day of horsepower, camaraderie, and philanthropy. 

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Stand Together and Red River Rising Announce 2025 Benefit Concert Featuring Old Dominion to Benefit Travis Manion Foundation


Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) is the featured beneficiary of the 2025 Stand Together Presents Old Dominion benefit concert, held on September 11 at the Moody Center in Austin, TX. Co-produced with Red River Rising, this high-impact event harnesses the power of live music to support TMF’s mission of empowering veterans and families of the fallen to inspire character and foster connection in future generations. With all net ticket proceeds benefiting TMF, the partnership highlights the organization’s commitment to building resilient communities and addressing veteran isolation and well-being through purpose-driven service and leadership.

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TMF Partners

Travis Manion Foundation Adapts Character Does Matter Program to Include Visually-Impaired Mentors and Youth


Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) is expanding Character Does Matter powered by Under Armour to include visually-impaired Veteran Mentors and youth. In partnership with the Metrolina Association for the Blind, TMF has launched an 8-week character course for students in the Charlotte area, ensuring character and leadership development is accessible to all. With hands-on training and mentorship, veterans like Ben Lochary and Keith Robinson are inspiring the next generation, proving that leadership is about mindset, not physical ability.

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TMF Community Stories

Month of the Military Child: TMF Honors Resilience and Strength of Military Children


In honor of Month of the Military Child, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) highlights its year-round commitment to supporting the strength and resilience of military children. Through Character Does Matter (CDM) powered by Under Armour Freedom, TMF empowers military youth with mentorship, leadership development, and tools to build character. TMF also offers Expeditions for surviving children to foster connection, purpose, and community for those navigating grief. TMF ensures military children are seen, supported, and celebrated—this month and beyond.

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TMF Events

Annual Manion WOD (Workout of the Day) Returns to Honor 18th Anniversary of Marine Fallen Hero 1stLt Travis Manion in April


The Manion WOD is more than a workout—it’s a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of 1stLt Travis Manion, USMC, who gave his life on April 29, 2007. Taking place April 26-28, 2025, this annual CrossFit Hero WOD unites veterans, families of fallen heroes, and supporters worldwide. Participants complete a 400-meter run and 29 back squats for 7 rounds to honor the legacy of 1stLt Travis Manion. Register now to participate in person or virtually and receive the official 2025 Manion WOD t-shirt.

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TMF Community Stories

Watch the 2025 State of the Organization Webinar: TMF's Proactive Approach to Mental Health


Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) is transforming lives through leadership, service, and proactive mental health initiatives. TMF President Amy Looney Heffernan and COO Josh Jabin recently shared key highlights and future goals during TMF’s 2025 State of the Organization webinar, emphasizing the fight against veteran suicide by addressing isolation, loss of purpose, and community disconnection. 

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8th Annual "Talk Radio 1210 WPHT Radiothon" Raises More than $100,000 to Benefit Travis Manion Foundation


Audacy Philadelphia’s 8th annual “Talk Radio 1210 WPHT Radiothon” raised over $100,000 for Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), supporting veterans and families of the fallen. The live event featured station hosts and special guest Ryan Manion, with generous backing from community sponsors. Part of Audacy Serves, the radiothon highlights TMF and Audacy's commitment to creating positive community impact.

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TMF Community Stories

Spartan Spotlight: TMF Veteran Mentor Shannon Kelly's Inspiring Journey of Service and Mentorship through Johnson & Johnson


As a leader of J&J’s Veteran Leadership Council and a dedicated Veteran Mentor with Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), Shannon Kelly empowers veterans and youth, spreading TMF’s mission through initiatives like Character Does Matter, The Honor Project, and Operation Legacy service projects. Learn how Shannon continues to lead, inspire, and make a difference.

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TMF Events 29-Mar-2019

“I look forward to being alongside people who have experienced similar journeys. I think that there’s a huge amount of camaraderie there that helps propel us to do things that we didn’t think that we could do.”

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Press Room 25-Mar-2019

The Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the Department of Defense to employers for their exceptional support of National Guard and Reserve members.

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Press Room 22-Mar-2019

Travis Manion Foundation partners with CrossFit gyms nationwide to raise funds for veteran initiatives

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TMF Community Stories 17-Feb-2019

A sixth-grade girl growing up in Pennsylvania’s coal country and America’s cowboy boot-clad president: worlds apart, yet two sides of the same coin.

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TMF Community Stories 17-Dec-2018

When we invest in veterans, our youth, communities, and nation thrive.Samantha Schneider, a senior at Desert Ridge High School in Mesa, Arizona, knows first-hand that veterans are civic assets, and...

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TMF Community Stories 17-Dec-2018

“When you go through tragedy, you might not have the resilience to write a letter like [the one Tom Hixon wrote about his father]. For Tom and his family to go through the tragedy and still want to give back, still want to do something positive – it meant the world to me, and I could tell it meant the world to those kids.” – Jimmy White, Character Does Matter mentor

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TMF Events 17-Dec-2018

Our 7th Annual Gala, at the Philadelphia Union League, Brought Veterans, Families and Youth Together.

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Press Room 05-Dec-2018

To kickoff Army/Navy Weekend in Philadelphia, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) will host the 7th annual “If Not Me, Then Who…” Gala at the historic Union League, on Thursday, December 6th, 2018.

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TMF Events 22-Nov-2018

Throughout the months of October and November, more than 5,000 Spartans united with their communities in 130+ service projects that honored the legacies of the men and women who gave...

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Press Room 15-Nov-2018

On Thursday, November 15th, the inaugural class of the George W. Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program, made up of 33 individuals serving our nation's veterans who are motivated to...

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