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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Press Room

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 20-Dec-2019

Military leaders, veterans, families of fallen heroes, inspired civilians, and corporate partners gathered on December 12th to celebrate all those who have served and who continue to serve a cause greater than themselves and, by doing so, inspire others through Travis Manion Foundation.

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TMF Community Stories 16-Dec-2019

The Army-Navy football game is so much more than a game. This year, I took my sons for the first time.

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TMF Community Stories 04-Dec-2019

We believe it is our duty to preserve their legacies of character and service for this generation and the next.

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Survivor Expedition to Gold Star Peak in Alaska
Press Room 03-Dec-2019

Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), one of the nation’s largest veteran nonprofit organizations received a commitment from a private donor to match donations starting on Giving Tuesday through December 31st, dollar...

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TMF Community Stories 27-Nov-2019

In all of 2019, nearly 8,000 Spartans of all ages organized, led, and participated in more than 200 community service projects as part of Operation Legacy. 

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Press Room 15-Nov-2019

Travis Manion Foundation, along with Entercom, and numerous home improvement partners teamed up for an Operation Legacy Service Project, where the home of a First Responder that was in disrepair...

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Press Room 11-Nov-2019

The following OpEd was written by Ryan Manion for Broad & Liberty, and released on November 11th, 2019.

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TMF Community Stories 07-Nov-2019

Travis Manion Foundation believes veterans are the greatest civic assets our nation has to offer and we take Veterans Day and the month of November to reflect on what they mean to us.

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Press Room 05-Nov-2019

NBC's Today did a feature story on the book, "The Knock at the Door." This is the story of three women, bonded by grief and purpose.

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TMF Events 17-Oct-2019

On the weekends surrounding September 11th, approximately 60,000 people took time out of their busy schedules to pause and remember America's fallen heroes.

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