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.

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.

Press Room 02-Jun-2021

Travis Manion Foundation Partners with Joggin' for Frogmen to Honor Naval Special Warfare Service Members and Veterans

DOYLESTOWN, PA- Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) is honored to announce our partnership with the Joggin’ for Frogmen (JFF) Race Series.

Press Room 01-Jun-2021

Ryan Manion joins FNC's 'Fox News Live' with Griff Jenkins

Press Room 27-May-2021

Many couldn’t visit Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day last year because of covid. This woman did it for them.

The following story was published in The Washington Post on May 27th, 2021

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Press Room 25-May-2021

National Service and Veterans Organizations Join Forces to Honor Fallen Military Heroes

Travis Manion Foundation, one of the nation’s leading veteran service organizations, and AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, announced today they are partnering to encourage Americans this Memorial Day to volunteer and serve in honor of our fallen military heroes.

Press Room 03-May-2021

CrossFit Manion Affiliate Opens at Combined Arms in Houston

CrossFit Foundation has supported Travis Manion Foundation and our mission for several years, which now includes the opening of a CrossFit Affiliate named “CrossFit Manion” which operates in a collaborative space to connect and serve the veteran population. The gym is located...

Press Room 13-Apr-2021

New Partnership to FightCybercrime Launching Program to Support the Military and Veteran Community

ANN ARBOR, MI -- Prominent military and veteran service organizations, non-governmental organizations, corporations, foundations, and federal agencies are banding together in the Partnership to FightCybercrime to launch a national program...

Press Room 08-Apr-2021

Travis Manion Foundation Named as One of the Best Nonprofits to Work For

For the third consecutive year, TMF was selected as one of the 2021 Best Nonprofits To Work For. This year TMF ranked No. 22 overall, 9th among small nonprofits, and 1st among all veteran nonprofits.

TMF Events, Press Room 17-Mar-2021

#TheHonorProject Activates Patriotic Volunteers to Honor Fallen Heroes in Arlington This Memorial Day

For as long as Emily Domenech can remember, she has visited Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day.

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Press Room 15-Mar-2021

Travis Manion Foundation Joins Coalition of Leading Veterans Organizations To Aid in Vaccination Rollout

DOYLESTOWN, PA – Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) has joined leading veteran organizations —Team Rubicon, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), Student Veterans of America (SVA), Team Red, White...

Press Room 14-Mar-2021

TMF President & #TheHonorProject Co-Founder Emily Domenech on “Fox & Friends”

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