Folds of Honor Marathon Program

When I began participating in endurance events, I felt that it was important to complete each event for more than just myself and so, I made a committment to raise money for causes that were close to me. In 2008 I participated in the Athletes for a Cure Program, the same program that Clint is supporting this year. It was near and dear to my heart since my father in-law, a close family friend and one of my students each had to fight this terrible disease. Fortunately, each one of them fought their hearts out and won the battle.

In 2009 I am fortunate to be involved in a program that is just as important. I have become a member of the Folds of Honor Marathon Program. The Folds of Honor Foundation Marathon program aims to build on the efforts of Patriot Golf Day, a nationwide campaign jointly supported by The PGA of America and the United States Golf Association that benefits the Folds of Honor Foundation. Conducted annually over Labor Day weekend, Patriot Golf Day produced funds of more than $1.1 million in its inaugural fundraising campaign in 2007. Last year, approximately $2 million was raised through the participation of more than 3,800 golf facilities supporting the Folds of Honor Foundation. to generate additional funds for this cause. Folds of Honor has partnered with PGA Professionals around the country to create The Folds of Honor Foundation Marathon program. The mission of the program is to have a minimum of one representative from all PGA Sections and the National office fundraise for and run in the Marine Corps Marathon, with all monies benefitting the Folds of Honor Foundation, along with Section Charitable Foundations.

If the goal of recruiting fifty runners throughout the Sections is met, the Folds of Honor Foundation and the various Section Foundations would be able to split a net minimum of $100,000.

Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of those military service members who have been disabled or died as a result of their service. With the help of the money generated from Patriot Golf Day, in 2008, Folds of Honor was able to award almost 200 scholarships to these deserving families.

While the premier race for the Folds of Honor Marathon Program is the Marine Corps Marathon I will be dedicating each and every endurance race this year, including Vineman 70.3 to the brave men and women who fight for our freedom on a daily basis. I invite you to visit the Folds of Honor Marathon Program Website and hope that you can support this great cause.

Folds of Honor Marathon Program