Semper Fi & America's Fund

Meet Marine Staff Sgt. Mark Zambon, a true embodiment of resilience. Mark was on his sixth combat deployment in Afghanistan in January 2011 when he suffered a life-changing injury. As an explosive ordnance disposal technician, Mark's legs were severed above the knees, and his arm was shattered. Despite these immense challenges, Mark's spirit remained unbroken. Listen to him talk about waking up to his new normal and his incredible recovery journey with help from The Fund. Our Service Member & Family Support Program provides crucial financial assistance and tailored support to help with expenses incurred during initial hospitalization and throughout recovery. From travel and lodging to childcare and food, our programming supports critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. ____ #DisabilityPrideMonth #SupportOurHeroes #VeteranSupport #FundFamily #SemperFiandAmericasFund

Robert dedicated nearly 30 years to the Navy, first as an enlisted Sailor and then as an officer. In 2015, during his daughter’s college graduation, his wife noticed something was wrong. After a medical officer's concern and a medevac, Robert was diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive brain disease caused by repeated concussions. As Robert's CTE progresses, he relies more on a cane and wheelchair. Recently, Robert and his wife modified their bathroom to include a walk-in shower with grab bars and a fold-down seat. Thanks to the generosity of The Home Depot Foundation, the costs were covered, alleviating financial stress and ensuring Robert's safety at home. “Semper Fi & America's Fund does everything possible to ensure my safety at home...I can easily maneuver to get in and touch everything [in the shower]. I can't say enough of how much this has changed my life and made me safer. Thank you so much.” - Robert _______ #DisabilityPrideMonth #VeteranSupport #SemperFiandAmericasFund #AccessibleHomes

We're still celebrating 20 years of Semper Fi & America’s Fund! Over the past two decades, our mission to support our Nation's heroes and their families has remained unwavering. From providing critical support to implementing life-changing programs, we've made a significant impact thanks to our dedicated community. Check out our 20th Anniversary video to relive some of the remarkable stories and milestones we've achieved together. Thank you to all our supporters, partners, and community members for being an integral part of our journey. Here’s to many more years of making a difference! The full-length version can be found here: https://bit.ly/3VSVp4G ________ #20YearsofTheFund #VeteranSupport #Anniversary #SemperFiandAmericasFund #TodayTomorrowTogether

We are so grateful for all the support from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation! In May, we celebrated our 20th anniversary at Camp Pendleton, and we were honored to have Renee Parsons share her heartfelt recap of the event. Thank you, Bob and Renee Parsons, for your unwavering support and for making our milestone truly special! #20YearsofTheFund

🇺🇸 Wishing you a wonderful and safe Fourth of July from our Fund Family to yours! #IndependenceDay #FundFamily

We are so grateful to Bourbon & Bowties Baltimore for their continued support of The Fund! Check out their recap and pictures from the event: https://lnkd.in/ePRxiJEQ

As PTSD Awareness Month comes to an end, let’s not forget to look for signs of PTSD and support our service members, veterans, and their families facing invisible wounds year-round. Up to 20% of those who served in Afghanistan and Iraq still experience PTSD. By understanding the signs and knowing how to offer support, we can help make a difference. Our programs, including NeuroFitness, Team Semper Fi, service dog support, and care for the caregivers, provide essential assistance. Together, we can bring hope and healing to our veterans and their families. 💙 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XHrX3Z #TodayTomorrowTogether #PTSDAwareness #TheFund

We are incredibly grateful to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs restaurant in Oceanside, CA for awarding us a $25,000 grant to ensure our service members and veterans battling the invisible wounds of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI) have the support, tools, and resources to achieve enhanced well-being and improve their quality of life. Having access to innovative and tailored wellness solutions is crucial to the health of our service members, veterans, and military families. With these funds, we can provide high-tech wellness devices, alternative health solutions, memory assistance technology, aid for treatment and counseling services, and service/companion dogs, allowing us to help our service members and veterans manage their daily activities, increase independence, and live fulfilling lives in their communities. - #PTSD #TBI #ServiceMembers #Veterans #TheFund

✨ Celebrating strength and resilience! Over 5 days, 11 of our brave service members and veterans embarked on a remarkable 100-mile journey from Kittery, ME to Foxborough, MA, raising awareness for PTSD. Their journey culminated in an unforgettable moment at Gillette Stadium, thanks to the incredible support from the New England Patriots and New England Revolution, who honored our hikers with a special halftime celebration. This recognition meant the world to our participants, underscoring the importance of community support in their journey. We are grateful to everyone who supported and followed our journey. Your encouragement and contributions are invaluable. As we look ahead to next year, we’re excited to continue this tradition. Where do you think we should hike next? Share your thoughts in the comments! ______ #PTSD #PTSDAwarenessMonth #Veterans #ServiceMembers #MilitaryFamilies #TheFund #SemperFiAmericasFund #CenturyHike

At The Fund, we support our service members, veterans, and military families living with PTSD through several life-changing programs: 🐕 Service Dogs – Provide companionship, reduce anxiety, and regain independence. 👥 Unit Reunions - Foster camaraderie and emotional support. 🧠 NeuroFitness Program - Manage PTSD symptoms with cutting-edge treatment. 🏃 Team Semper Fi - Support through sport for service members and veterans with life-changing injuries or illnesses. ❤️ Care for the Caregivers - Resources and support for loved ones of service members and veterans. 📹 Post-Traumatic Growth Video Resources - Continuing the dialogue of hope. We're making a difference together, one service member and veteran at a time. Learn more about the resources we provide here: https://lnkd.in/eWW6m7cH - #PTSD #PTSDAwarenessMonth #Veterans #ServiceMembers #MilitaryFamilies #TheFund