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 04-Mar-2021

Boston Bruins Partner with TMF for Virtual Step Challenge to Support First Responders

Boston, MA - This March, the Boston Bruins are showing support for Travis Manion Foundation’s mission to empower Veterans and Families of the Fallen with an exciting challenge designed to...

Press Room 19-Feb-2021

TMF President Ryan Manion on "The View"

TMF President Ryan Manion opens up to “The View” co-host Sara Haines about the impact Travis Manion Foundation is making on veterans and families of the fallen.

Press Room 27-Jan-2021

TMF Named as a VetsAid 2020 Grant Recipient After 4th Annual Festival

VetsAid, Joe Walsh's nationally registered 501(c)3 non-profit, announced the disbursement of $250,000 in grants to various community, mid-sized and national veterans services organizations with...

TMF Community Stories 10-Nov-2020

Authentic Service and Constant Growth- A Reflection on the Spartan Leadership Program

Navy veteran and graduate Lacey Sladky reflected on her experience with this one-of-a-kind program.

TMF Community Stories 19-Oct-2020

A Dynamic Veteran-Led Character Education Program for the Virtual Classroom

With a multitude of new safety and health protocols in school districts nationwide this year, it’s become increasingly challenging (though more crucial) to build a positive classroom culture and meet students’ social and emotional needs.

Press Room 16-Sep-2020

Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joins the Board of National Veteran Serving Organization

Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), one of the leading national veteran serving nonprofit organizations, is pleased to announce that Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph F.

Press Room, TMF Partners 09-Sep-2020

BKFC Partners with TMF to Honor Veterans and First Responders

Philadelphia, PA - Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (‘BKFC’), the world’s fastest-growing sport, has formed a partnership with one of the nation’s leading veteran serving organizations, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF),...

Press Room 01-Sep-2020

Veteran Organization Shifts Annual 9/11 Heroes Runs to Honor Those Lost on September 11th to be Virtual

Kicking off this September, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) will host their 13th Annual 9/11 Heroes Run 5K Race Series.

Press Room 28-Jul-2020

Author, Gold Star Sister, and President of a National Veteran Service Organization Launches Podcast Focused on Inspiring Stories of Resilience

There are few guarantees in life, but facing adversity is one of them. In a new podcast titled The Resilient Life hosted by Ryan Manion, leaders from various walks of...

Press Room 10-Jul-2020

Inaugural National Veteran Leadership Program Launched

Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), a leading Veteran Nonprofit Organization, has officially launched its Spartan Leadership Program (SLP) - a premier and unique character & leadership development program for veterans and...

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