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. 

Read More

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.

Read More
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.

Read More
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. 

Read More
Press Room

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.

Read More
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.

Read More
featured cards 2
TMF Community Stories 28-Feb-2018

On August 25th, 2017 one of the costliest hurricanes on record made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Texas. Hurricane Harvey devastated the greater Houston area and left millions displaced from their homes; many of who are still recovering to this day.

Read More
Joe featured cards
TMF Community Stories 03-Feb-2018

Last year, I took on Travis’ beloved Eagles, and this year, we face off against the Rams. The teams change, but my hopes do not.

Read More
Jordan Featured Card
TMF Community Stories 10-Jan-2018

Jordan Eshbaugh lost her father and her best friend, SGT Daniel Eshbaugh, U.S. Army at just 9 years old.

Read More
EOY FC 2
TMF Community Stories 30-Nov-2017

Travis Manion Foundation exists to carry on the legacy of character, service and leadership embodied by America’s fallen heroes and all those who have served and continue to serve our nation.

Read More
Leadership Exp Featured Card
TMF Community Stories 21-Nov-2017

This past October, Travis Manion Foundation hosted our first Leadership Expedition for veterans in Boulder, CO.

Read More
Op Legacy Featured Card2
TMF Events 20-Nov-2017

From November 10th to November 19th, TMF Spartans came together to serve their communities and continue the legacies of America's fallen heroes.

Read More
featured cards 1
TMF Community Stories 10-Nov-2017

On TMF’s Leadership Expedition, 12 veterans find the camaraderie, purpose, and character that binds them to their military service, and to one another.

Read More
featured cards
TMF Events 07-Nov-2017

Operation Legacy service projects honor our nation's heroes and bolster our "If Not Me, Then Who..." movement of character, leadership, and selfless service throughout the month of November.

Read More
Feature Photo
TMF Community Stories 03-Nov-2017

Army Veteran and Operation Legacy service project leader, J Johnson has always had a passion for helping others and making an impact, which is what ultimately led him to join the military.

Read More

Pages

1 ... 15 16 17 18 19 ... 21

Our Duty Is Never Done

Are You Ready To Answer The Call?

Join our Mission
TMF Stats:
001 78,000+ Veterans + Survivors Empowered
002 300,000+ Spartan Members
003 750,000+ Youth Living "If Not Me, Then Who..." Movement