Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund is excited to announce the launch of the Ranger Activation & Mentor Program (RAMP), an initiative built FOR Rangers, BY Rangers. Our goal is to enlist the help of transitioned Ranger and civilian mentors who are willing to provide guidance and assistance to transitioning and already transitioned veterans of the 75^th Ranger Regiment through:

• Coaching and access to industry
• Assistance in entry to federal employment
• Guidance in the undergraduate admissions process
• Guidance in the graduate admissions process
• Entrepreneurship
• Tradesmanship

From bowling, to movies to bouncing and more, we were so thrilled to be able to bring Christmas cheer to the Rangers and families of the 75th Ranger Regiment again this year by hosting all of the Battalion and Company Christmas parties.

Thanks to all the FRSAs who worked so hard to make these parties happen and to all of our generous supporters because, without your ongoing dedication, we could not continue to support these wonderful morale boosting activities.

RLTW!!!

On Friday, October 4, Chase Stock, an avid supporter of Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund and friend of Jimmy Regan, took to the Alleghany Mountain Range to run the Grindstone 100 (102 MILE trail race).  In what the race director called a race of ‘grit, endurance and a temporary loss of sanity,’ Chase finished the race in an unbelievable 23 hours and 58 minutes and finished 24 out of 300. Chase raised almost $20,000 for LTWF and has done everything he can to help us raise funds for our Rangers and their families. 

Congratulations to one of our favorite Rangers SGT Travis Dunn who was selected to represent United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) in the 2020 Invictus games, an international adaptive sports event for wounded, injured and ill warriors. In typical Ranger fashion you have that never give up attitude and have never let your injuries get in your way of leading a happy and fulfilling life! We can’t wait to finally break ground on the perfect home for you, Kelley and Sadie soon!!

Congratulations to Mark Glicini on receiving the Premier Lacrosse League‘s Jimmy Regan Teammate of the Year Award this weekend.

Thank you for your humbling tribute to Jimmy and honoring his legacy and that of our Army Rangers.

Rangers Lead The Way!

READ MORE ABOUT THESE HEROES BY CLICKING ON THEIR PHOTOS

EVENT SCHEDULE

Jimmy’s Run Down Hero Highway

9:45 AM Registration and T-Shirt Collection on Pier 45

(Christopher Street & West Side Highway)

10:30 AM Introductory Remarks; God Bless America

10:45 AM Run/Walk Begins

Gold Star Memorial Presentation & Post-Race Celebratory Brunch

11:45 AM DOORS OPEN at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers

(Pier 61 -23rd Street & West Side Hwy)

12:10 PM Memorial Portraits by American Fallen Soldiers Project

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8!

What an incredible day and night on behalf of our Ranger families at our Heroes Golf Classic yesterday! Thank you to ALL of the great Patriots who attended and showed their love and support of LTWF and Jimmy Regan!!

The list is really endless but a very special thank you to Tim Pond, Steve Corwen, Jimmy O’Neill, Tradeweb, Al Pashcow, Gus Nuzzolese, Brother Tom Cleary, Plandome Country Club and of course our guest of honor SGT Tom Block! We are already looking forward to next year!

It was a fun and inspiring 26 hours at Shootout for Soldiers Long Island! So great to see so many kids (and adults!) playing lacrosse with one goal in mind… supporting our Nation’s heroes!!

Way to go LI for banging it out of the park and thanks for the unwavering support of Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund and our mission!

A special thank you to Harry Jacobs, Mike Nelson, Tom Campolettano and their entire crew for another perfect event!

It was a terrific week at 2019 Ranger Rendezvous filled with a Gold Star Luncheon, an FRG Senior Leader Training Luncheon, Live Tactical Exercises, parachute jump and a beautiful Change of Command ceremony.

Congratulations to COL Todd Brown and his lovely First Lady Mrs. Kristan Brown on taking the helm as the new Commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment and wishing the Tegtmeier family the best of luck on their next adventure!

Rangers Lead The Way!!

With harsh training cycles and long deployments, it’s been challenging for Ranger families to spend quality time together. Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund was thrilled to be able to help spread some cheer and family bonding by sponsoring a private showing of Toy Story 4 for the the families of the 1st Ranger Battalion. The day was made even more complete with door prizes, giveaways, photo booth, movie snacks and tons of enthusiasm for Woody & Buzz!

We look forward to being able to help create more wonderful memories like this for all of our Ranger families who give so much to our great Nation and ask for nothing in return!

RLTW!!!!!

#Rangers from the 75th Ranger Regiment climbed the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc June 5 in honor of the Rangers of #WorldWarII. 

The U.S. Army Rangers tackled some of the toughest missions of World War II and became combat legends. These Rangers set the standards for what we all aspire to and they showed us what was possible. Modern Rangers stand on the shoulders of these great men. 

Rangers Lead the Way!
#RLTW
#DDay75

Dear Friends of Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund,

I wanted to take this brief opportunity to let you know that on May 16, 2019 Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund, along with our partner Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, had the privilege of presenting SGT (Ret.) Tom Block with the keys to his custom built, completely accessible and mortgage-free home in Derry, New Hampshire.  It was a very exciting day for Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund and the Block Family.

In 2014, Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund was introduced to Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, who joined us on this incredible journey when we first collaborated to present SFC (Ret.) Cory Remsburg with his state-of-the-art home. It is our continued hope that, together, these “Homes that Heal“ provide our Rangers and their families with the comfort, sense of stability, and, most of all, independence they deserve for their sacrifices.

We are within a few weeks of breaking ground on a home in Florida for SGT (Ret.) Travis Dunn who was paralyzed on a mission in Afghanistan in December 2014.

As you can see, we are quite busy here at Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund and are only picking up steam ensuring that the needs of our Ranger families do not go unmet. We are incredibly grateful for all of the support and involvement you have shown us through the years and are able to make things happen for them because of your continued dedication.

We could not do any of this without you and your unwaivering support.  From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you.

Rangers Lead The Way!

Jim Regan

Another awesome night at the St. Atty’s Day fundraiser on behalf of Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund

From the bottom of our hearts we cannot thank the Atwell Family and their hundreds of friends enough for coming out in droves and showing such incredible love and support for LTWF and Jimmy Regan!!

We cannot continue to do what we do for our Rangers and families without great and generous Patriots like you!!

It is with such deep sadness and a heavy heart to share this news about SFC Ethan Carpenter. We at Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund had the pleasure of spending time with Ethan when he volunteered to come to NYC two years ago for Jimmy’s Run and Gold Star Memorial to honor his Fallen comrades, stand sentry to their portraits and support their families.

He was a wonderful person, husband and father and an incredible Ranger. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Chana, his daughter Cecila and all of the Ranger Community during this tragic time.

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Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund is excited to announce that, through the generosity of the New York Road Runners, we have secured charity slots again for the 2019 TCS NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 3rd.

*Team Army Ranger runners must commit to the minimum fundraising requirement of $3,000 and all runners are responsible for your NYRR registration fee.  If you do not meet your minimum fundraising requirement you will be responsible for the balance owed. 

*Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund will be hosting a pre-race pasta dinner the night before for all of our runners.

*All Team Army Ranger runners will receive Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund running gear including a training shirt, race day pinney, visor and Lead The Way Fund backpack.

All donations go directly into our Ranger Assistance Programs in support of the Rangers and families of the 75th Ranger Regiment.

Please email [email protected] for more information in securing a slot.

Thank you for your support!

Rangers Lead The Way

It was a great day and night at the HealthChannels ScribeAmerica Fore the Brave Pro-Am Charity Golf Tournament fundraiser in our honor to help us raise funds and awareness for the ongoing financial support we provide to the Rangers and families of the 75th Ranger Regiment!

Special thanks to SGT (Ret.) Travis Dunn, Kelley and Sadie for coming to support LTWF and the event run by former 1/75 Ranger, Michael Murphy MD.

We couldn’t continue to do what we do without great Patriots like you! Rangers Lead The Way!

Rangers Lead The Way! 

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts to share the news that SGT Cameron Meddock succumbed yesterday to injuries he sustained while in combat, valiantly and heroically fighting enemy forces in Afghanistan.

SGT Meddock leaves behind his beautiful pregnant wife Stevie and an extraordinary, loving family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Meddock/Nickel family. Please know we will continue to stand by your side.

May God Bless you all.

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY
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The 75th Ranger Regiment

U.S. Army Ranger Dies of Wounds

FORT BRAGG, N.C. – An Army Ranger died on January 17th, from wounds received during combat operations January 12 in Badghis Province, Afghanistan while serving with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

Sgt. Cameron A. Meddock, 26, of Spearman, Texas, died Jan. 17, 2019, in Landstuhl, Germany, as a result of wounds sustained from small arms fire on Jan. 12, 2019, in Badghis Province, Afghanistan.

“Sergeant Cameron Meddock is one of America’s precious Sons. The entire Nation should strive to emulate the Warrior, Patriot and Husband that Cameron was. The 75th Ranger Regiment will forever honor Sergeant Cameron Meddock and his family will forever be a member of our Ranger family,” said Colonel Brandon Tegtmeier, Commander of the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Meddock enlisted in the U.S. Army November 14, 2014.

He completed One Station Unit Training as an Infantryman, the Basic Airborne Course and the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program 1 at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Lieutenant Colonel Rob McChrystal, Commander of 2nd Ranger Battalion further stated that “Sergeant Cameron Meddock was a phenomenal Ranger, and his selfless service represents the very best of our great Nation. He will be missed dearly and the 2nd Ranger Battalion offers its sincerest condolences to his family.”

Following successful completion of Ranger Assessment and Selection Program Level 1, Meddock was assigned to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment where he served as a machine gunner, automatic rifleman, gun team leader and most recently as a fire team leader.

His military education includes the U.S. Army Ranger Course, Basic Airborne Course, Basic Leader Course, and Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Course.

Meddock’s awards include a Purple Heart, a Joint-Service Commendation for Combat, the Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the NATO Medal. He was on his second deployment in support of Operation Resolute Support.

Meddock’s decorations include the Ranger Tab, Parachutists Badge, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge for a Rifle.

Dear Friends and Supporters of Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund,

We are pleased to announce that we have secured charity slots again this year for the 2019 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon which will take place on Sunday, March 17th.

The 13.1 mile race will start at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, before crossing the Manhattan Bridge, running through Times Square, and finishing in Central Park.

All funds raised through this event go directly into our Ranger Assistance Programs to help support the Rangers and families of the 75th Ranger Regiment.

Please note:

*Team Army Ranger runners are required to cover their race entry fee of $145 (for non-members) and all runners MUST commit to meeting the minimum fundraising requirement of $1500. Should you not meet the fundraising requirement you will be responsible for the remainder of the balance.

*All runners will be supported with Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund racing gear including a performance training shirt, race day pinney, visor, gear bag and more.

To join Team Army Ranger, or for more information about this running event, please email [email protected].

Regards,

Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund

Sending our deepest prayers and condolences to the family and loved ones of SGT Leandro Jasso who was killed this weekend fighting against enemy forces in Afghanistan, while serving with honor with the 2D Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

It has been a tough few weeks for our Ranger families to say the least. Please hold them in your prayers and remember that, since 9/11, elements of the 75th Ranger Regiment have been continuously deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

May God Bless the family of SGT Jasso and all of our Rangers who are still on the front lines fighting to protect our freedom.

Rangers Lead The Way!

Just a few photos of yesterday’s spectacular day at Jimmy’s Run & Gold Star Memorial where we honored our Fallen Rangers SGT James J. Regan, SGT Dale Brehm and SPC Christopher Gathercole and paid tribute to all of our Veterans.

Special thank you to The Gathercole Family, The Brehm Family, Brother Tom Cleary, COL Ken Burgess, The Yonkers Fire Department Pipe & Drum Band, The Meade Brothers, The American Fallen Soldiers Project, our sponsors White & Case, Under Armour & Citi and all of the countless volunteers who helped make this day happen – we couldn’t do it without you!

And to all of our loyal and faithful supporters… thank you for your unwavering dedication to LTWF and helping us ensure these great warriors are never forgotten!

Rangers Lead The Way!!

Just a few photos of yesterday’s spectacular day at Jimmy’s Run & Gold Star Memorial where we honored our Fallen Rangers SGT James J. Regan, SGT Dale Brehm and SPC Christopher Gathercole and paid tribute to all of our Veterans.

Special thank you to The Gathercole Family, The Brehm Family, Brother Tom Cleary, COL Ken Burgess, The Yonkers Fire Department Pipe & Drum Band, The Meade Brothers, The American Fallen Soldiers Project, our sponsors White & Case, Under Armour & Citi and all of the countless volunteers who helped make this day happen – we couldn’t do it without you!

And to all of our loyal and faithful supporters… thank you for your unwavering dedication to LTWF and helping us ensure these great warriors are never forgotten!

Rangers Lead The Way!!

It’s our pleasure to invite you to join us for the: Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund 8th Annual Dinner!

All donations (excluding ticketing fee) are tax deductible. 100% of the proceeds go to the LEAD THE WAY.

Thank you for your support!

Lead The Way Fund, Inc. is a non-profit organization established to raise funds in support of disabled U.S. Army Rangers and the families of Rangers who have died, have been injured or are currently serving in harm’s way around the world. Lead The Way Fund, Inc. will provide spouses and children of deceased, disabled or active duty Rangers with assistance for health and wellness programs and other services determined to be vital to the family’s well-being, beyond what the government can offer.

For any special accommodations or questions please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there!
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A HUGE THANK YOU to Shootout for Soldiers for a great 2018 season!  The events, which took place in 11 cities across the country, raised  $827,057 in support of of four National Charities, including Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund, on behalf of our Nation’s Heroes.

The funds go such a long way in helping us continue our Mission to support the Rangers and families of the 75th Ranger Regiment and we could not be more grateful to all those involved.

#SFS Atlanta – $60,095
#SFS Raleigh – $35,820
#SFS Baltimore – $150,997
#SFS D.C. – $40,838
#SFS Philly – $106,333
#SFS Boston – $29,125
#SFS Long Island – $178,236
#SFS Ohio – $71,493
#SFS Canandaigua – $69,140
#SFS California – $47,710
#SFS Seattle – $37,270

Retired Master Sergeant Kevin Nelson Joins Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund Team

Army Ranger Lead The Way fund is excited to welcome Retired Master Sergeant Kevin Nelson to the team!  Kevin will serve as the Liaison to the 75^th Ranger Regiment, working out of Columbus Georgia.  His duties are to ensure we align our resources to best assist wounded Rangers according to the Ranger Regiment’s needs, to facilitate participation in the Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund’s Collegiate Access Program, Ranger Resiliency Program, Chaplain Program, Family Readiness Program, and Gold Star Family Program.

“The military and leadership experience that Kevin brings to Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund is second to none,” stated Jim Regan, Chairman & CEO. “Kevin enjoys the confidence and trust to allow him to serve in a position that will only strengthen our Ranger Assistance Programs and further enhance the positive impact we can make on our Ranger families,” added Mr. Regan.

Kevin recently retired from the Army after 22 years of service to the 75^th Ranger Regiment where he served in various leadership positions from Fire Team Leader to Rifle Platoon Sergeant.  He deployed to combat 11 times and was severely wounded in Iraq in 2006 but continued his post-injury service as a Battalion Ranger Dog Program Platoon Sergeant and Reconnaissance Platoon Sergeant. He also served in various staff positions at the Battalion and Regimental levels, where he oversaw operations and training, and developed materiel capability concepts, and secured resources to implement those concepts.

“When I was wounded, we had a five-month old son and my wife was an Army Officer easily working 60 hours a week, we needed a lot of help during my arduous 18 months of recovery.  There was so much support needed that was not provided by the government, and Rangers without nearby family members really struggled. Unfortunately, Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund did not exist at this time. Our Nation asks so much of our Rangers and their families, and during the most difficult times of their lives, the Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund provides resources the government cannot. Our wounded warriors need so much more assistance and I’m honored to continue serving the Rangers in this capacity.”

Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund, a 501c3 non-profit, is an active duty, casualty assistance, recovery, transition and Veterans organization that supports the men and families of the 75^th Ranger Regiment with financial assistance, beyond what the government and Veterans Affairs can offer. The assistance offered by Lead The Way Fund is inspired by the courage and character of Sgt. James J. Regan, who was killed in Iraq in February 2007, while serving with honor with the 3D Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

I was injured May 31st, 2010 in Afghanistan. I suffered a gunshot wound through the brachial plexus and received numerous surgeries. After the majority of my surgeries, I began intensive impatient occupational therapy. It was there that I met Jim Regan and the Lead the Way Fund (LTWF) team. Jim and his team made sure that if there was anything that they could do to help they would find a way to make it happen. On several occasions, my mother needed help getting from upstate New York to Walter Reed Medical Facility to help support my road to recovery. LTWF provided funding to help her with transportation. After several months into my treatments, I was cleared to drive and LTWF paid for me to fly to Savannah, Ga, to get my personal vehicle. This allowed me to get away from the hospital and visit my family in New York, in between treatments. This freedom alone aided me in recovering mentally and physically.

Once I had submitted my paperwork to the Army for a medical retirement review, I was contacted by an old Ranger buddy who told me about the opportunities at Columbia University and how LTWF was willing to support me in my transition out of the Army, through their Collegiate Access Program (CAP). I decided that it was an opportunity that I could not pass up, so I began the Columbia University application process. Standing true to their commitment to helping transitioning Rangers interested in advanced education to navigate through the complicated process of selecting and applying, there was not one step throughout the application process that I felt alone. LTWF seamlessly guided me through my Columbia application.

Once my application was submitted, LTWF informed me of a program called the Warrior Scholar Program (WSP) that helps veterans transition to college with a two-week academic boot camp to help prepare for the rigors of college. LTWF covered the transportation to and from the course as well as other expenses incurred during this time. Once I was approved by my chain of command, I left for Cornell University to attend the WSP.

After being accepted to Columbia University, there was still a lot I needed to know to prepare me for my first semester. Once again, I knew exactly who to call. I contacted LTWF to ask them about housing options, disability services, and any other help they could provide with class scheduling. I met with Myles Grantham on several occasions to go over my options for classes and any disability services paperwork that needed to be completed. With LTWF`s assistance in this big transition in my life, it allowed me to focus more on my school work, thus enabling me to attain a 3.55 GPA my first semester.

Currently Lead The Way has provided me with information on several scholarship options and networking opportunities. I continue to maintain a great relationship with Myles as well and look up to him as my mentor here at Columbia University.

Dear Friends of Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund,

I wanted to take this brief opportunity to let you know that on May 31, 2018 Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund, along with our partner Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, had the privilege of presenting MSG (Ret.) Chris Corbin with the keys to his custom built, completely accessible and mortgage-free home in Fayetteville, North Carolina.  It was a very exciting day for Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund and, of course, for Chris and his new bride.

In 2014, Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund was introduced to Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, who joined us on this incredible journey when we first collaborated to present SFC (Ret.) Cory Remsburg with his state-of-the-art home. It is our continued hope that, together, these “Homes that Heal“ provide our Rangers and their families with the comfort, sense of stability, and, most of all, independence they deserve for their sacrifices.

We are within three weeks of breaking ground on a home for SGT (Ret.) Tom Block (Wounded in Action, Afghanistan, October 2013) in New Hampshire and about a month away from breaking ground on a home for SGT (Ret.) Travis Dunn who was paralyzed on a mission in Afghanistan in December 2014.  SGT (Ret.) Josh Hargis (Wounded in Action, Afghanistan, Oct. 2013) will be receiving a home in North Carolina in 2019.

As you can see, we are quite busy here at Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund and are only picking up steam ensuring that the needs of our Ranger families do not go unmet. We are incredibly grateful for all of the support and involvement you have shown us through the years and are able to make things happen for them because of your continued dedication.

I also hope you will Save the Date and join us at our Gala on Monday, September 24^th at Pier Sixty in NYC where we will be honoring General Joseph Votel, Commander, CENTCOM and Mr. Steven Cohen, Founder, Cohen Veterans Network & Cohen Veterans Bioscience / Chairman & CEO, Point72 Asset Management, with our SGT James J. Regan Lifetime Achievement Award for their service to our Nation and to our military.

We could not do any of this without you and your unwaivering support.  From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you.

Rangers Lead The Way!

Jim Regan

You are loved and so missed Jimmy Regan!

The legacy you left behind continues to serve as source of inspiration and hope to so many people. Every day we strive to honor your life by helping your Ranger Brothers and their families. We will continue to make you proud and you will never be forgotten.

Rangers Lead The Way!

Manhasset veteran Regan honored in street renaming ceremony

Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund is so incredibly honored to have been asked by HBO Documentary Films, Director Deborah Scranton, Executive Producer Channing Tatum and, most humbling to us, the Rangers featured in this documentary, to be a partner for this film.

Please tune in to HBO on NOVEMBER 13th to watch this incredible documentary about three Army Ranger K9 handlers and the bond, the love, the loyalty and, in some cases, the heartbreak, of their relationships with the dogs they trained, cared for and fought along side.

Rangers Lead The Way!

Autryville, NC-Monday October11, 2017 – Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund and retired Five-Time NFL Pro Bowler, Jared Allen, and his foundation, Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors are excited to announce their recent collaboration effort to purchase land, build and donate a mortgage-free handicap accessible home in Autryville, NC to local wounded war veteran, Master Sergeant retired Chris Corbin. Since 2007, Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund has been dedicated to assisting our active duty & wounded elite Special Operations U.S. Army Rangers, and the families of Rangers who have been killed, with health, wellness and other financial aid programs beyond what the Government and Veterans Affairs are able to offer.

Founded in 2009 Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors raises money to build and remodel mortgage-free, 100-percent handicap accessible homes to suit the individual needs of our injured United State military veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. To date the foundation has completed 9 custom homes for critically wounded veterans across the country.

The home for MSG Corbin will be the second collaboration between the Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund and Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors. The foundations previously partnered to build a handicap accessible home for Army Ranger Cory Remsburg in Arizona.

South Eastern General Contractors will complete the home build. When the 2800 sq ft home is completed it will include adaptations making it easier for MSG Corbin in his daily life. The entire home will be 100-percent handicap accessible and tailored specifically with MSG Corbin’s injuries in mind.

“Jared Allen and his team are the utmost professionals and we are pleased to continue our alliance with them to provide this accessible home for Master Sergeant (Ret.) Corbin,” stated Jim Regan, Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund Chairman & CEO.  “Chris epitomizes what it means to be a Ranger and Special Forces Operator with his intestinal fortitude, determination and his never surrender attitude. This home is well-deserved and LTWF is privileged to be able to help make this happen for him,” Regan added.

“When I first heard about Chris’ story I knew he was someone that we had to help.  Through our partnership with Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund we were able to purchase land in Autryville to build Chris and brand new, 100-percent customized handicap accessible home. We knew right away that this was a perfect partnership between our two organizations and together we could make a true positive impact in the life of another hero. We look forward to completing this home for Chris Corbin and continuing to work with The Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund.” –Jared Allen

ABOUT Master Sergeant Chris Corbin:  

Chris Corbin entered military service in July 1995. On February 17th, 2011 Corbin was on his 3rd tour to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). That day, he was on patrol with his Operational Detachment Alpha through a village in the Helmand Province, when he stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).Due to the resulting blast MSG Corbin suffered injuries to both legs, resulting in bilateral, below-the-knee amputation. After what was thought to be a long road to rehabilitation, on July 15th, 2011, less than five months after his injury, Corbin was medically cleared to Return to Duty with the 7th Special Forced Group (A). He has since been medically discharged with a rank of Master Sgt. Chris continues to motivate others by leading by example and always pushing further ahead.

ABOUT RANGER LEAD THE WAY FUND:

Founded in 2007, Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund, a 501c3 Non-Profit, is an active duty, casualty assistance, recovery, transition And Veterans organization that provides financial support, beyond what the government and Veterans Affairs can offer to the men and families of the elite Special Operations 75th Ranger Regiment.

For more information please visit:  https://www.leadthewayfund.org

ABOUT JARED ALLENS HOMES FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS:

Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors is a non-profit organization created for the sole purpose of raising money to build or modify homes for America’s injured Military Veterans. Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors was established in October of 2009 after NFL Star, Jared Allen returned home from a trip to the US Military Bases in the Middle East.  Jared was moved by the commitment, dedication and sacrifices that our soldiers make every day to protect our freedom.  It is Jared’s hope that this foundation will help make the lives of wounded vets a little bit easier.

For more information please visit: http://www.homesforwoundedwarriors.com

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Congratulations SFC (Ret.) Cory Remsburg for your induction into the Ritenour Hall of Fame this weekend! What a well deserved honor.

You continue to serve as a role model and inspiration to this entire Nation and you epitomize what it means to be a member of the elite 75th Ranger Regiment.

We love you!

Levi Schmitt and Jack Sims, two veterans of the 75^th Ranger Regiment and active participants in LTWF’s CAP initiative, have graduated from the Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) course. They both attended the three-month program hosted by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to prepare for their academic futures.

According to the WSP mission statement, its courses are designed to “empower enlisted military veterans by providing them with a skill bridge that enables a successful transition from the battlefield to the classroom; maximizes their education opportunities by making them informed consumers of education, and increases the confidence they will need to successfully complete a rigorous four-year undergraduate program at a top-tier school.”

Schmitt and Sims were first introduced to the WSP course through their involvement in LTWF’s CAP services, which also assisted them in the process of applying for the course. The CAP services entail valuable tools and resources to help Rangers interested in advanced education navigate the difficult process of selecting and applying to these colleges. As they will both be attending Columbia University, Schmitt and Sims were encouraged to attend the WSP summer session so they could pivot to a more academic focus before the start of 2017-2018 academic year. Prior to that point, they had both relied on the CAP services while applying for admission to Columbia University.

Sims, who is already enrolled at Columbia University, has been pursuing his undergraduate degree and taking advantage of Columbia’s extracurricular resources. As an avid outdoorsman, Sims has already become an active member in both the Columbia White Water Kayaking Club and the Columbia Sailing Club. Meanwhile, Schmitt will be enrolling at Columbia in the Spring semester of this academic year. He says he is eager to gain access to the Columbia engineering department’s MakerSpace and become more familiar with the technology of 3D printing. He is also looking forward to joining the Columbia Against Modern Slavery Club so he can coordinate the group’s efforts with those of the HERO Corps program to combat human trafficking on a wider scale.

Both Schmitt and Sims have stated that they are eager to use the skills they developed during the WSP course not only during the upcoming academic year, but also for the remainder of their academic careers.

Tariq Cherradi of 1st Ranger Battalion has been accepted to Columbia University for the fall semester of 2017. Upon enrollment, Cherradi will be pursuing a degree in Computer Science. His acceptance to Columbia comes after months of working with Lead The Way Fund’s Collegiate Access Program (CAP).

Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund’s CAP, in collaboration with its partner organizations, was organized to provide Rangers interested in advanced education with the resources and insight to navigate the process of selecting and applying to these colleges.

Columbia University Students Volunteer in Support of LTWF

MANHASSET, N.Y., AUGUST 7, 2017— Students from Columbia University showed their support for the veteran community by volunteering their time at the most recent Lead The Way Fund Benefit Gala.

Like many other Columbia students, Jasmine Chen and Elizabeth Hiss volunteered their time and efforts to ensure the success of the Gala. Chen, a Political Science major with aspirations of a career in Corporate Law, spent hours helping with the preparations for the Gala. And Hiss, who recently accepted a position as an analyst with Brown Advisory board after graduating with a dual degree in Economics and Political Science, also played a significant role in the setup and scheduling of the event. While helping with the gala, they also had the pleasure of meeting Congressman Brian Mast.

MANHASSET, N.Y., July 10, 2017 —

Robert Ell, who served in the Ranger 1st Battalion, has been accepted as a transfer student to Columbia University. Upon enrolling in the fall semester of 2017, Ell plans to join the Columbia
Against Modern Slavery Organization. This group was formed by students to combat the estimated 20.9 million instances of human trafficking worldwide by organizing fundraisers and raising awareness on campus.

Ell has also stated his desire to serve as a resource to his fellow Rangers by continuing to work with the Collegiate Access Program (CAP) of Lead The Way Fund (LTWF). CAP is dedicated to helping Rangers
utilize their ingrained skills by empowering them to thrive in careers and at top Universities around the country. Ell says his desire to give back to LTWF is inspired by how the program helped him towards
his goal of earning a degree in Political Science from Columbia.

Senator Elaine Phillips (R-Manhasset) announced that the Governor has signed legislation she sponsored honoring Army Sergeant James “Jimmy” Regan, a veteran from Manhasset who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.

Chapter 147 of the Laws of 2017 designates the section of Port Washington Boulevard between Northern Boulevard and Crabapple Road in Manhasset as “Sergeant James J. Regan Boulevard.”

“Sgt. James Regan is a true American hero and role model.  He volunteered to serve our country and did so with honor, courage and distinction during four overseas combat tours.  This honor will help ensure that his memory, heroism and ultimate sacrifice in service to our country will always be remembered,” said Senator Phillips.

“Sergeant James Regan was a true hero; he lived by his actions and unselfishly decided to serve and defend his country.   I am pleased this legislation was signed into law to honor his memory,” said Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso.

“We are truly humbled by this tribute to our son Jimmy,” stated Jim and Mary Regan. “Jimmy was a special young man who touched the life of so many Long Islanders. We strive to honor his life and legacy every day and we are extremely grateful that those who will now drive along ‘Sergeant James J. Regan Boulevard’ will have a daily reminder of the selfless sacrifice Jimmy made serving and defending our country,” the Regans added.

Sgt. Regan was an outstanding student and All-American lacrosse player at Chaminade High School who went on to star as a member of Duke University’s lacrosse program.  Deeply affected by the terror attacks of 9/11, which killed many people from his hometown, he volunteered to serve in the US Army after his college graduation, passing up lucrative Wall Street job opportunities and law school scholarships.

He excelled in the military as well, graduating first in his basic training class, receiving the distinction of “Soldier of the Cycle” and later earning a spot in the elite Army Rangers.  Sgt. Regan was a fire team leader who served two tours in Afghanistan and two tours in Iraq.

Sgt. Regan made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country on February 9, 2007 when his vehicle was targeted by an IED in Northern Iraq.  He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart and Meritorious Service Medal for his brave and heroic service, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

A dedication ceremony will be held later this year in Manhasset.

Jim Shootout Interview from LTWF on Vimeo.

MANHASSET, N.Y., July 21, 2017—Thomas Bassett, who formerly served with the 1st Ranger Battalion, will enroll as a freshman at Harvard University in the fall of 2017.
His admission to Harvard comes after attending the Warrior Scholar Project seminar hosted by Princeton University and working with Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund’s
Collegiate Access Program throughout the application process.

A special thank you to Lee & Cameron Dougherty and Harry & Tish Wimbrough, our Ranger Ambassadors in D.C.,  for spreading some Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund “cheer” last week when they visited our recently wounded at Walter Reed and presented them with casualty assistance support.

Wishing our men a speedy recovery and a quick return home.

Rangers Lead The Way!

A devastating day for the Ranger Community as we mourn the loss of Sgt. Joshua P. Rodgers, 22, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and Sgt. Cameron H. Thomas, 23, Company D, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

Both men were killed yesterday, April 27, while on a combat mission in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan.

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the Rodgers and Thomas families. May God Bless them all.

Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund is excited to announce that, through the generosity of the New York Road Runners, we have secured charity slots again for the 2017 TCS NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 5th.

*Team Army Ranger runners must commit to the minimum fundraising requirement of $3,000.

*Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund will be hosting a pre-race pasta dinner the night before for all of our runners.

*All Team Army Ranger runners will receive Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund running gear including a training shirt, race day pinney, visor and Lead The Way Fund backpack.

All donations go directly into our Ranger Assistance Programs in support of the men and families of the 75th Ranger Regiment.

Please email [email protected] for more information in securing a slot.

Thank you for your support!

Rangers Lead The Way

We are thrilled to announce that Lake Placid Summit Classic Lacrosse Tournament has selected Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund as one of two charity beneficiaries for the second year!

This year, Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund will have three teams (High School, 18+ and 39+) playing, and fundraising, on our behalf.  Last year, Team Army Ranger’s 18+ team won the championship with an exciting victory!

The Lake Placid Summit Classic was established in 1990 with the idea of playing lacrosse in a beautiful place. In year one the event comprised of 7 teams with play over two days. 2017 marks the 28th year of the event and over 7 days, over 250 teams broken out by 18 different divisions, will come to Lake Placid to compete. Boys, girls, men and women all participate and ages range from 15 to 60+. The LPSC is a celebration of lacrosse and camaraderie.

The Annual Major League Lacrosse Legends Alumni Game is slated to take place on August 4th at 5pm. The game will be broadcast on LAX Sports Network.

Click link below to read more about the Lake Placid Summit Classic!

http://www.summitlacrosseventures.com/

Thank you to the Duke Men’s Lax team for honoring #10 Jimmy Regan at the Military Appreciation game on April 15th!

Thank you to Molloy College Women’s Lacrosse for representing Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund in your game the other night!

Your constant support on our behalf is appreciated!

Thursday, February 9, 2017 marks the 10-year Anniversary since Sgt. James J. Regan, Fire Team Leader with the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, was killed by an IED in Northern Iraq. A beloved son, brother, grandson, fiancé and dear friend to so many, Jimmy’s loss was a devastating tragedy.

Jimmy was an exemplary scholar-athlete at Chaminade High School on Long Island. Recognized for his academic, sports and community achievements, he was then recruited by Duke University on a lacrosse scholarship where he helped lead the team to two ACC championships. In 2002, Jimmy graduated with a degree in economics and was poised on the brink of a happy and fulfilling life when he answered the call to defend his country.

Inspired to honor his character, courage and dedication to his Ranger Brothers, the Regan family and friends created Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund “LTWF.”  Through the work of LTWF’s Ranger Assistance Programs, the family found a way to keep Jimmy’s memory alive, and ensure that the vast needs of those who give of themselves so selflessly to protect our Nation were not going unmet.

“It’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years since we lost Jimmy. It doesn’t get easier, we miss him every single day,” stated James P. Regan, co-founder and CEO of Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund.

In the 10 years since Jimmy’s death, Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund has made a positive impact on the lives of thousands of Ranger families through our Ranger Support and Transition Programs. With over 23 consecutive deployments, per Battalion, in support of the Global War on Terrorism since 9/11, the needs continue to mount, and our men are still on the front lines.

Whether on the battlefield, going through rehabilitation and recovery, or making the transition to the next phase of their lives, the emotional and financial stress our Rangers face is daunting. LTWF continues to ensure that the assistance programs evolve as the ongoing needs of Rangers and their families do. Larger initiatives LTWF is currently focused on are building adaptive smart homes for the most severely wounded Rangers and expanding the Ranger Transition Program, helping Rangers interested in advanced education and careers navigate the tough terrain of transition from military back to civilian life.

“Knowing that Jimmy would be proud of how far we have come, and how many lives we have touched, gives us the comfort and the resolve to keep pushing forward with our mission. As long as our Rangers need us, we stand ready to support them.” Regan added.

For more information about Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund, please visit www.leadthewayfund.org.

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A special thank you to Pittsburgh Steeler, and former Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva, for creating this limited edition t-shirt in support of Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund!

Don’t miss out on your chance to get this shirt and help Ali give back to his Ranger Brothers!

Shirts can be purchased online at www.todayschamps.com OR in participating Walmart stores going on sale today.