TMF Community Stories

Honoring a Hero, Inspiring a Generation: Surviving Sister Willow Clerici’s Journey


Willow Clerici is a dedicated Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) Mentor, using her lived experiences to empower youth—especially those with special needs—with messages of courage, character, and leadership. Inspired by the loss of her brother, a 9/11 first responder, Willow found healing through service. Now, she’s beginning a new chapter in TMF’s Spartan Leadership Program to grow as a community leader and deepen her impact. 

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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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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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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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Press Room 01-Sep-2018

Travis Manion Foundation will host the 11th Annual 9/11 Heroes Run 5K Race Series throughout the month of September, in more than 50 locations across the country and around the world.

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TMF Community Stories 16-Aug-2018

On July 22, 2010 Marine Combat Engineer Rob Jones stepped on an improvised explosive device while serving in Afghanistan. The injuries he sustained required two above-the-knee amputations that led to 18 months of grueling rehabilitation and recovery.

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09-Aug-2018

Sage Foundation recently launched its list of 2018 Charity Pioneers, an initiative dedicated to  recognizing the top leaders in the non-profit space working with young people, women and military veterans.

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Press Room 03-Jul-2018

Communities across the country benefit when like-minded organizations find ways to fulfill their own mission while supporting one another.

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TMF Events 03-Jul-2018

As we celebrate everything that we love about our nation on Independence Day, we remember the values that it was built upon and the Spartans who live to carry them out every day. 

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Press Room 29-May-2018

Memorial Day Weekend is the perfect time to honor the past through reflection and build the future through action. Hear how TMF President Ryan Manion and Spartans across the country are doing just that.

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Press Room 28-May-2018

Good Morning America featured TMF for a Memorial Day segment in 2018, to speak about honoring our fallen military heroes, and the impact TMF is making on veterans.

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Press Room 27-May-2018

Fox & Friends featured TMF for a Memorial Day segment, to honor our fallen military heroes, and share how TMF is impacting veterans, families of the fallen, inspired civilians, and the next generation of leaders.

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TMF Community Stories 24-May-2018

This Memorial Day, join us in remembering the selfless sacrifices of our nation’s fallen heroes.

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TMF Events 03-May-2018

2,500 dedicated volunteers. 50+ communities impacted. 9,300 hours served.

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