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Armando Bolivar
Double Time! | Supporting a Marine Corps Veteran's Fundraising For the 2024 Chicago Marathon!

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Join Me on My Journey: Running My First Marathon to Support the Semper Fi Fund!

I'm excited to share that I'm part of the 2024 Chicago Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team, supporting our veterans. As a Marine Corps Veteran myself, it's truly humbling to raise funds for such an incredible organization. The Semper Fi & America’s Fund provides vital care for our nation’s wounded service members, veterans, and military families across all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, offering personalized support and lifelong connections. You can learn more about their work at thefund.org.

I began my training on March 24th with the Shamrock Shuffle, my first-ever 8k race. On June 9th, my 37th birthday, I ran the Bank of America Half Marathon through the beautiful West Side of Chicago—my first half-marathon! Now, I am both physically and mentally preparing for the main event. The anticipation is building, and I find myself feeling excited, nervous, anxious, and motivated about what lies ahead.

During my time in the military, long-distance running was rare, and to be honest, I disliked it. However, this year's journey has shown me that running can be enjoyable and impactful, not only for physical health but also for the soul. The best is yet to come! 

You can follow my training progress and offer words of encouragement on my Strava page here: https://www.strava.com/athletes/133999302.

 Your support means the world to me and to those who have sacrificed for our freedom. Please consider making a contribution by entering an amount in the "Make a Contribution" box below.

Thank you for standing with Semper Fi & America's Fund and for honoring our brave veterans. Semper Fidelis!

Top Donors

$2,025 Raised By 34 Donors

$175 from Anonymous
$100 on behalf of Adam Regelbrugge
$100 in support of Armando Bolivar
$100 on behalf of James Watson
$100 on behalf of Karen Lui
$100 on behalf of Kenneth Kapecki
$100 on behalf of Kevin & Marina
$100 on behalf of Mia Corriea
$100 on behalf of rich whalen
$100 on behalf of Ryan Miller
$100 on behalf of The Deittes
$80 on behalf of Casey McCormack
$50 in honor of Anthony Isherwood
$50 in support of Armando Bolivar
$50 on behalf of Blas Bolivar
$50 on behalf of Gloria Bolivar
$50 on behalf of Kate Bria
$50 on behalf of Miguel Bolivar
$50 on behalf of Patrick Seedhouse
$50 on behalf of The Amobabes
$40 on behalf of Joice Pharris
$30 on behalf of Magdalena Sanchez
$25 on behalf of David Smart
$25 on behalf of David Gagliano
$25 on behalf of Derek Bratrud
$25 on behalf of Jake Thomas
$25 on behalf of Jason Webb
$25 on behalf of Jennifer Lynch
$25 on behalf of Kathryn Glasshoff
$25 on behalf of Kelly Thrasher
$25 on behalf of Marissa Bolivar
$25 on behalf of Mike Jankowski
$25 on behalf of Sam Thimmig
$25 on behalf of Seana Lee

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