Testimonials

On September 11, 2022, Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund hosted Jimmy’s Run and Gold Star Memorial in Munsey Park, Manhasset. We had the privilege of hosting 15+ Rangers from the 3rd Battalion of the 75th Ranger Regiment to attend this special day. In addition, there were...

In September of 2021, LTWF decided to change the annual Jimmy's Run down Heroes Highway to Jimmy's home town of Manhassett. Although this was new for everyone, the turn out was beyond any expectations. The day was filled with over 400 people where they ran through the...

In this year's 2022 NYC Marathon we faced some challenges with participation due to lack of interest as a result in the spike of covid. As an organization, this is not something we have experienced and were devastated to see the effects this pandemic has on the world....

During the Holiday season it means nothing more to LTWF than to provide our Rangers and their Families with all we possibly can. This 2021 Holiday Season we were able to provide tremendous support for our Rangers in each Battalion by sending them gift cards. Our...

After the pandemic cancelled just about every event worldwide, this year's Shootout For Soldiers came back better and stronger. This non-profit focus's on using lacrosse as a way to support American Veterans and foster community engagement. There are nation wide...

At only 13 years old, Sam Vachris brought it upon himself to help support Lead The Way Fund during his towns community day. Sam himself raised $1,700 at this event, sharing the organization’s mission by handing out brochures, stickers, pens, etc. Sam’s parents kindly...

To all who made our visit with our son possible,  Thank you so very much! It was very good to be able to spend time with Ben. Being in a Vet home for him at such a young age because of the brain injury he has is a rough ordeal but he seems to have adjusted...

I want to thank everyone at Lead The Way Fund for your kindness and overwhelming generosity during this difficult time in my life.  I have been amazed at the love and appreciation shown for my husband and the sacrifice he made. I have been even more amazed...

Thank you for the support your organization has provided to my family over the last couple of years as my wife fought her battle with multiple myeloma. She lost her fight 109 days ago. Nothing prepares you for this kind of loss, but the assistance you...

Members of Lead The Way Fund, On behalf of 2d Ranger Battalion, CSM Boyer and I cannot thank you enough for the continued support and dedication to our Rangers and their families. Your quick response in getting the members of the Meddock family out to see...

Dear Lead The Way Fund,  Thank you for the check I recently received from the Fund, covering my rental car expense while at JBLM in Tacoma, WA at my Ranger son's bedside. He was receiving medical care at Madigan Medical Center from December 2 - December...

Dear Lead The Way Fund,  I do not know how to address or thank you for the generous Casualty Assistance Grant. I remain unable to express my gratitude and regard for the man and unexpected acts of generosity, kindness and support that has come my way. I am...

Dear Jim, Mary, Jill and Staff.  We would like to give you our heartfelt thanks for all your hard work in honoring Dale (Sgt. Dale Brehm).  Words cannot express our appreciation. The event was moving and brought us much comfort.   Thank you for remembering...

Dear Jim & Mary, I have sat down to write a version of this note many times and I can never come up with the right words to express myself, but I feel compelled to try and put into words what the Lead The Way Fund contributions have meant...

Thank you all for your help in getting my children and I airfare to and from Savannah at the passing of my husband. I will never forget your kindness when we just didn't know what to do next. My husband's passion in life was serving our country...

Dear Lead The Way Fund, Please accept my thanks for your outstanding support of 3d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment during our recent deployment in support of Operation FREEDOM'S SENTINEL. I was injured during combat operations in Afghanistan on...

Thank you Lead The Way Fund!! Words cannot express how helpful your wonderful donation was at our time of need. We are all so grateful for your organization. You let us know how much you care. The Wheeler Family

Thank you so much for everything you have done for Sean. By helping him, you are making our hearts smile because it is allowing him to live a fuller life. Your generosity and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Forever grateful - The entire...

Dear Lead The Way Fund, Thank you. I speak for the 320 Rangers and Families of Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 20 Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment in extending a heartfelt thank you to the Lead The Way Fund. Over the course...

My name is Brittanie, and I am the widow of a KIA Ranger from 3/75. I write today to share my personal account of how the Lead the Way Fund assisted me during the single most painful, upheaving, and tragic situation of my life. Some of you may...

Dear Lead The Way Fund, We wanted to thank you greatly for the amazing gift card you gave us for Christmas. It helped us provide the most amazing Christmas for our two daughters. Your thoughtfulness means the world to us. Our four year old told...

  Lead The Way Fund has been great to our family in the past two years since Kyle’s accidents. They have truly been there for us since day one and we couldn’t ask for a better organization to represent us. They are always keeping us...

  My husband was wounded in June 2015. We decided that since I wouldn't be working during his treatment, and with the future of his health unknown, I should go back to school and finish my last couple prerequisites.  The next day, Lee...

My name is Taylor Hargis and I am the proud wife of Joshua Hargis, a U.S. Army Ranger. My husband was severely injured while on deployment to Afghanistan in 2013. Before I was even reunited with my husband I was being handed a check from Lead...

Dear Lead The Way Fund, Thank you for your generous donation to the Alpha Company Family Readiness Group over the last 6 months. The Lead The Way Fund continues to assist the Ranger Regiment and the Nation by delivering much needed funds that...

Dear Lead The Way Fund, We greatly appreciate the selfless service and continuous contributions from your organization. Your support and care for our units is significant, and you help change lives and strengthen families. Ranger M.

Dear Lead The Way Fund, The Rangers of Delta Company, 2d Ranger Battalion wanted to extend our deepest gratitude for your unwaivering support and for your recent donation to the Family Readiness Group (FRG). The money is used to strengthen our...

Dear Lead The Way Fund, Words cannot express the gratitude in receiving the extremely generous gift cards that you sent our family. You have blessed us immensely! You have enabled us to give our children the presents they wanted for Christmas....

  I decided to run this race for something bigger than myself, to honor those in the Ranger Regiment, their families and our fallen Rangers especially Spc. Cody Patterson, Sgt. Patrick Hawkins KIA October 2013. Flashback to 2013: Their...

Medal of Honor Recipient SGT Leroy Petry shares his personal thoughts on Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund and the benevolent work we do on behalf of the 75th Ranger Regiment.

    Dear Jim, I wanted to thank you for the Lead The Way Fund decision to assist with travel for family members to Dover AFB for the dignified transfer of our Fallen service members. I know you are personally aware of the importance...

Mr. Regan and Board Members of Lead The Way Fund, Thanks so much for your financial contribution in support of our 40th Anniversary activities over 2-3 October 2014. Our Rangers, past and present, as well as our families had a great time at...

Mr. Regan, Thank you for everything that you do for our Rangers and their families. In my first Company Command at Fort Bliss our FRG struggled to do fundraisers to support even the most meager FRG events. With the help of the Lead The Way...

I am writing on behalf of the 2nd Ranger Battalion and the 40th Anniversary Celebration event we had on our installation earlier this month.  We wanted to express our appreciation for the contribution you made to the American Lake Club in order...

  My name is Sgt Tom Block. I was injured October 5, 2013 in southern Afghanistan. The injuries that I suffered were the loss of my right eye, limited vision in my left eye, multiple shrapnel and burn wounds, a collapsed left lung, and a...

Mr. Regan and Lead The Way Fund members, I want to take the time to say thank you for all the tremendous work you have provided over the years for our beloved organization. As the Physician Assistant for 2/75th, I got to see firsthand the...

Dear Lead The Way Fund, Please accept our thanks and appreciation for your superb effort during our recent deployment in support of "Operation Enduring Freedom." The support you provided to the families of our Fallen Rangers proved to be the...

Dear Lead The Way Fund, Thank you for your generous donation to the Alpha Company, 3/75 Family Readiness Group. Your generous donation is greatly appreciated and will be used for upcoming Pre-Deployment events. Lead The Way Fund support...

Dear Lead The Way Fund, Thank you very much for your recent donation to Headquarters & Headquarters Company 3/75 Family Readiness Group! Your contribution to our FRG is greatly appreciated. Over the past year, we were able to have welcome...

We just wanted to write to you and thank you for the packages that you have sent to us. It means so much more than just the items inside the boxes. We truly appreciate your incredible generosity and thoughtfulness. We continue to honor James'...

I want to personally thank you for your dedication and support. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers as we continue the road less taken. Your strength and support, care and kindness directly impacts us all within the Battalion and...

On 16 May 2012, I was shot in the head while trying to rescue a wounded Afghan Special Operations Soldier.  The Lead the Way Foundation has helped me and my family with lodging, and other expenses when I was in the hospital.  They have been...