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.

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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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.

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.

TMF Community Stories 19-Jun-2020

The Class of 2020 Has Revealed Themselves To Be The Next Great Generation

Through the turmoil of 2020 so far, the class of 2020, the next great generation, has been a beacon of hope for the nation. Rather than feeling sorry for themselves, young Americans have been stepping up across the nation to show strong character and stand up for what they believe.

Press Room 25-May-2020

Injured on the Day 1stLT Travis Manion Died, Marine Veteran Finds a Unique Connection + Path to Healing with TMF

Marine Veteran Chuck Segel has a unique connection to Travis Manion Foundation and, especially, to President Ryan Manion.

TMF Community Stories 24-May-2020

Meet Veteran Chuck Segel, Who Found Healing Through Service In Honor of Travis Manion

On the day 1stLt Travis Manion (USMC) died on April 29, 2007, he was on a mission with fellow Marine Chuck Segel in the Al Anbar province of Iraq.

TMF Community Stories 21-May-2020

This Memorial Day, Honor the Fallen by Helping TMF Empower their Families

At TMF, we are using this time to pay tribute to the service members who gave their lives and also to honor the families they left behind, including survivors like...

Press Room 05-May-2020

Travis Manion Foundation Guiding Vets to Continue Giving Back

On Tuesday, May 5th, 2020, Travis Manion Foundation took part in the worldwide campaign of #GivingTuesdayNow.

Press Room 01-May-2020

Veteran Organization’s Continued Response to COVID-19 Focuses on Mental Health and Wellness

During May, which is Mental Health Awareness month, one of the nation’s leading veteran nonprofit organizations, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) has expanded their emphasis on the mental health and well-being...

Press Room 24-Apr-2020

During This Pandemic, We Must Look To Role Models Of Resilience

The following OpEd was written by Ryan Manion for Thought Catalog, and released on April 24th, 2020.America is still weeks, if not months, away from coming out of the worst...

Press Room 26-Mar-2020

Character Isn’t Canceled: TMF Spartans Step Up in Response to COVID-19

Press Room 23-Mar-2020

At-Home Character Lessons from Veteran Mentors, Now Available Online for Kids and Parents

Veteran Mentors have answered the call to serve, yet again, and have adapted the Character Does Matter mentorship program to be available to parents and children across the country for...

TMF Partners, Press Room 10-Mar-2020

“If Not Me, Then Who…” Blonde Ale is available to the public, and coming to you soon

The hero-inspired beer that should be on your radar (and in your hand) for 2020.

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