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Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be printed or reproduced without the publication’s permission. EG Publishing assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material. MARINE RAIDER FOUNDATION MAKES ITS MARK ON VALLEY OF THE SUN By Gabby Wylie that focus on personal and professional resiliency; famStates Special Operations Command. Formed in 2006 that’s not always the case. Being new also means fewer bers who died in combat) at the gala to raise $86,000. ily resiliency support, including assisting raider families

More than 500,000 military veterans reside in experiencing health and welfare challenges and with Arizona and many are still learning to cope events that enhance personal and family resiliency; tragwith the everyday struggles of their transition edy assistance and survivor support, including assistance back into society. Whether it’s dealing with medical for wounded, ill and injured raiders, Gold Star Families costs not covered by military health insurance or ad- and funeral services and commemorations for MARSOC justing to civilian life, out-of-pocket expenses and life personnel; raider legacy and preservation support, inchanges can feel overwhelming for any former service- cluding construction and upkeep of memorial structures man or servicewoman. and commemorative items, as well as funding for events Members of the Marine Corps Forces Special Operations 2012, the Marine Raider Foundation has provided more Command (MARSOC), comprised of Marine Raiders, than $4 million to World War II Marine Raiders, activealso face the challenge of being the newest to the United duty and former Marine Raiders and their families. by Donald Rumsfeld, Marine Raiders are the most elite “The outpouring of support from the Phoenix comof the country’s special operations teams. They are quiet munity at the inaugural Valley of the Sun Gala sends a professionals deployed around the world to execute powerful message to the Marine Raider community that complex operations in uncertain environments. You’d their service and sacrifice do not go unnoticed,” said think coming home would give them peace of mind, but Executive Director Andy Christian. that commemorate WWII and MARSOC Raiders. Since support systems exist. The Marine Raider Foundation has opportunities for volunteers throughout the year, including donating time This is why the 501c3 nonprofit Marine Raider Founda- or money to support veterans and their families Valleytion stood up in 2012; not only to pay for the out-of- wide. Anyone interested in cultivating a deeper relationpocket expenses accrued by raiders and their families, ship with the organization may become an ambassador but also with an emphasis on building personal, profes- or host his or her own fundraising events. In doing so, sional and family resiliency. the mission of the Marine Raider Foundation will be This past October, Marine Raider Foundation hosted ing awareness and facilitating fundraising activities by its inaugural Valley of the Sun Gala in Phoenix. More seeking out contributions. As this year comes to a close, than 150 people joined 16 Gold Star Family members it is an important time to contribute to those that have (parents, siblings and spouses of military service mem- made many sacrifices in service to this country. supported by engaging with local communities, increasMARSOC Foundation’s four main programs are raider For more information about volunteer opportunities, support, including transition assistance, funding for becoming an ambassador and upcoming events, visit award ceremonies and receptions, and funding for events marineraiderfoundation.org.