Christopher Keen – Cooperstown Marathon

Christopher Keen – Cooperstown Marathon

This June I will be running the Cooperstown marathon. While you would like to think training to run 26.2 miles is enough motivation I figured I would need something else to work towards to ensure I keep it going. While there are many causes close to my heart those that know me best understand how much I support our armed forces. As a teacher at Manhasset High School I have witnessed the great work the Lead the Way fund does in honor of Sgt. James Regan, former Manhasset resident, who was killed by an IED in Northern Iraq while serving as a member of the Army Rangers in 2007. While I never met Sgt. Regan it is stories like his that make me proud to call myself an American. Sgt. Regan is a true hero and I hope to raise money to help the great work his family is doing in his honor.  To learn more about the Lead the Way fund visit https://www.leadthewayfund.org/sgt-james-j-regan/

Tim Cole – THE MISSOURI RIVER 340 RACE

Tim Cole – THE MISSOURI RIVER 340 RACE

Hello! My name is Tim Cole. I will be entering a canoe/kayak race from July 19-22. The race goes from Kansas City to St. Charles in the St. Louis area. The race will be 340 miles long! Help me out and let’s see how much we can raise for our Rangers! RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!

Patrick Raymond Takes on 2016 in Support of LTWF

Patrick Raymond Takes on 2016 in Support of LTWF

Please joing me in supporting the Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund throughout the next 10 months as I will be competing in numerous endurance events ranging from 10 milers to the IRONMAN triathlon distances.

LTWF was established in honor of Sgt. James Regan. Jimmy was a Chaminade High School and Duke Lacrosse alumnus assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment where tragically he was KIA in Northern Iraq in February of 2007.

This is my 4th year involved with Lead the Way and has been nothing short of an incredible and humbling journey through the cause and more importantly the amazing people I’ve had the pleasure of working with along the way.  I’m very proud to be associated with this group and it is a non profit that will always remain close to my heart.

All fundraising throughout these events will support disabled U.S. Army Rangers, the families of Rangers who have passed away, as well as those who are currently serving in harm’s way.

Schedule is below, your support and motivation is always much appreciated.

Schedule

March 12th, 2016 – DC Rock N Roll 13.1 Half Marathon – Complete

April 10th, 2016 – Reston 13.1 Half Marathon

May 1st, 2016 – Long Island 26.2 Marathon

June 19th, 2016 – Gold Coast Sprint Triathlon

July 16th, 2016 – Pennsylvania Spartan Race

August 6th, 2016 – Swim Across America 5k Swim

September 18th, 2016 – Atlantic City 70.3 IRONMAN

October 9th, 2016 – Army 10 Miler

November 5th, 2016 – Florida 140.6 IRONMAN

Duke to Host Military Appreciation Day and Honor Jimmy Regan

Duke to Host Military Appreciation Day and Honor Jimmy Regan

The Duke University men’s lacrosse team will host Military Appreciation Day Saturday, March 26 when the ninth-ranked Blue Devils hosts No. 5 Syracuse in the teams’ 2016 ACC opener. Faceoff is set for 12 p.m., on ESPNU.

All active duty and retired military personnel will receive a complimentary ticket and family members can purchase tickets for a discounted $5. Veterans or their family representatives can come to the Duke Ticket Office, located in Cameron Indoor Stadium, between 8:30 am – 5 pm to pick up and purchase tickets. Military I.D. must be presented to receive tickets complimentary and discounted tickets.

Duke’s Military Appreciation Game will pay tribute to the life and legacy of Sergeant James J. Regan and the Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund founded in memory of Regan.

Sgt. Regan was a 2002 graduate of Duke University and four-year letter winner for the Blue Devils, helping lead the team to two ACC Championships. After graduation, Jimmy served with the Army’s elite Special Operations 75th Ranger Regiment until he was killed in combat on February 9, 2007 while on a mission in Iraq. The Blue Devils honor Jimmy throughout the season by donning JR #10 on their helmets along with a patch of the Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund logo on the back of their jerseys.

“After our son Jimmy was killed in February 2007, we wanted to find a way to honor his life and spirit, said Jimmy’s father Jim Regan. “Our friends and family created LTWF [Lead The Way Fund] as a way to give back to the men he considered his brothers. These men have endured over 22 consecutive deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism and the needs that are not being met by the Government are vast.”

Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund is an active duty, casualty assistance, recovery and Warrior transition organization whose mission is to provide financial assistance to the men and families of the 75th Ranger Regiment, beyond what the government and Veterans Affairs can offer. Over the past few years, the Fund has pushed out close to $2 million in support. In addition to an immediate $3500 stipend for wounded Rangers upon hospital arrival, the Fund provides grants for family enrichment, morale activities, support groups for spouses during deployment, memorial services, and is now purchasing and modifying ADA accessible homes for the more severely wounded Rangers.

To help further the support Lead The Way Fund provides to our military personnel, Duke Men’s Lacrosse will host a silent auction during the game with exclusive Duke Lacrosse Memorabilia and other exclusive Duke items and experiences available for bidding. Lead The Way Fund will also have merchandise available for sale during the game.

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

TOBAY Triathlon 2016

TOBAY Triathlon 2016

Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund will again have slots again at the TOBAY Triathlon on Sunday, August 28, 2016. The slots are available a discounted price of $65 per slot.

When: Sunday, August 28, 2016

Where: Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, Oyster Bay, New York

Swim: 1/2 mile in calm Oyster Bay Harbor
Bike: 15 kilometers (one loop), over hill & dale, through beautiful Oyster Bay, Laurel Hollow, and Cove Neck. Fairly hilly but with a 2.9 mile downhill to the finish!!
Run: 5 kilometers through Mill Neck & Brookville, “up” to Planting Fields Arboretum & back “down” to Roosevelt Park.

Racing Requirements

To be considered for a slot on Team Army Ranger please email your indication of interest to [email protected].

* Please note that in order to qualify for a Lead The Way Fund slot each contestant is asked to raise $500. We will discuss multi-race participants on an individual basis.

** Each entrant will receive a LTWF gear bag including a LTWF visor and a LTWF light-weight running top and racing pinney.

We look forward to your participation and we thank you for the support!

Rangers Lead The Way!