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25 Years After 9/11, Communities Nationwide Turn Remembrance into Action with Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes Run

Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, a generation of Americans has grown up without a firsthand memory of the day our nation vowed to Never Forget. This September, more than 60,000 runners, walkers, ruckers and volunteers across 100+ communities nationwide will come together through Travis Manion Foundation’s (TMF) 19th annual 9/11 Heroes Run to carry the promise of remembrance forward.

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25 Years Later: Keeping the Stories of 9/11 Alive for the Next Generation

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, it’s more important than ever to ensure future generations never forget—and to help them understand what it means to honor those who served and those we lost.

TMF Community Stories

One Organization, One Mission: The Integration of TMF and TMC One Year Later

For the last year, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) has been moving forward as one organization after acquiring The Mission Continues (TMC). From the beginning, the goal has been to broaden our reach and increase our impact on veterans, families of the fallen, youth and inspired civilians across the country.

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Travis Manion Foundation CEO Ryan Manion Testifies in Congress on Honoring Our Fallen Heroes

On June 30, 2026, Ryan Manion, CEO of Travis Manion Foundation, testified before Congress on the importance of memorializing our fallen heroes and the role community partnerships play in ensuring their legacies endure. At the committee hearing on "Memorializing our Veterans: Outreach, Upkeep, and Community Partnerships at Veterans Cemeteries," Ryan shared how TMF transforms national cemeteries from places of remembrance into places of action—where stories are shared and the next generation discovers what service and sacrifice truly mean.

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Stronger Together: TMF Carries Forward 10-Year Tradition with 2026 Mass Deployment

From June 8-10, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) brought together more than 300 veterans, families of the fallen, and inspired civilian volunteers for the 10th annual Mass Deployment. During this three-day, high-impact community service event, 12 teams of Spartan volunteers transformed two public parks in Philadelphia, PA leaving a lasting legacy in the neighborhoods they serve.

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A New Tradition Begins: Manion WOD Debuts at Marine Corps War Memorial

As part of his participation in Travis Manion Foundation’s Spartan Leadership Program, retired Marine Corps Veteran and federal agent Carroll Harris created and executed the first Manion WOD to take place in Arlington, VA at the US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial). Participants included Ryan Manion, CEO of Travis Manion Foundation, and SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, honoring the life and legacy of Marine Corps 1stLt Travis Manion.

TMF Community Stories 13-Aug-2017

Redmond Ramos, Afghanistan War Veteran

Afghanistan War Vet, Red Ramos, subscribes to a philosophy of “Success through Struggle.” So when bad times hit, you just push through them, right? Wrong, Red explains.

TMF Community Stories 12-Aug-2017

Gregory Damas, Next Generation Leader

Growing up in the Logan Section of Philadelphia, Greg Damas was offered plenty of opportunities to descend down the common path of alcohol abuse, drugs and violence.

TMF Community Stories 11-Aug-2017

Honor Borek, Next Generation Leader

“My name is Honor. It means you honor people; you do special things for them and thank them for what they did for you.” Honor Emma Borek was born in...

TMF Community Stories 11-Aug-2017

Joy Feigles, Inspired Civilian

Joy met Col. Tom Manion on her way home from the gym nine years ago, shortly after the death of his son, Travis.

TMF Community Stories 11-Aug-2017

Terrence Fenningham, US Navy Veteran

“Although I’m no longer in uniform, I can still serve.” Service has always been in Terrence’s DNA.

TMF Community Stories 10-Aug-2017

Chris Diaz, Afghanistan War Veteran

Chris has his parents to thank for introducing him to a life of service “I remember being 12 years old and going and helping hurricane victims in the Caribbean build...