When I was asked to consider the NSF, I did my homework. The NSF has a 99/100 rating on Charity Navigator. This rating is one of the highest for any charity and may be THE highest for a military charity. I spent several hours emailing and talking to the NSF staff and those who have been recipients of NSF help. What I came away with was the same feeling I have when working with the SOWF, this is an organization that does its very best to use all the money you donate to help our warriors and their families. It feels like the Destin Marathon has joined a family not partnered with a faceless organization. I look forward to working with our runners to raise some serious funds for Naval Special Warfare community that has given so much in the service of our nation!
It's going to be a huge week for the Destin Marathon! We announce our Official Charity today, our Title Sponsor tomorrow and kick-off our Indiegogo crowdfunding on Monday. I'm excited and honored to announce that the Navy SEAL Foundation has agreed to be the Official Charity of Choice for the Destin Marathon and Half Marathon. This is not a decision I made lightly or on the spur of the moment. Most of you know my service history and commitment to helping the special operations community. Over the past five years I have helped raise nearly $200,000 for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. I wanted to continue to help the special operations community but not overwhelm the local community with SOWF fundraisers.
When I was asked to consider the NSF, I did my homework. The NSF has a 99/100 rating on Charity Navigator. This rating is one of the highest for any charity and may be THE highest for a military charity. I spent several hours emailing and talking to the NSF staff and those who have been recipients of NSF help. What I came away with was the same feeling I have when working with the SOWF, this is an organization that does its very best to use all the money you donate to help our warriors and their families. It feels like the Destin Marathon has joined a family not partnered with a faceless organization. I look forward to working with our runners to raise some serious funds for Naval Special Warfare community that has given so much in the service of our nation! |
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