Phillip J. Cannella III passionately believed that the freedoms and liberties we cherish are deeply rooted in the sacrifices made by the men and women of The United States Armed Forces.
Since 2018, Phil and his loving wife and business partner, Joann Small-Cannella, have proudly donated to Semper Fi and America’s Fund through the PFC Johnny Kihm Memorial Golf Outing. In particular, at the 2024 Golf Outing, Phil met Lance Corporal Jeff Sanders, who shared his courageous story of determination and resolve in both combat and recovery. Overwhelmed and inspired by the undying advocacy of the Semper Fi organization on behalf of the Lance Corporal, Phil matched the $30,000 donation, making that golf outing the most successful to date.
Phil’s philanthropic efforts touched the lives of countless Americans and patriots in need of financial and emotional support, benefiting organizations such as The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, The Vietnam Veterans of America, The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and many more. As a former Marine himself, participating in the United States Marine Corps ROTC program in Quantico, VA. Phil was committed to supporting causes that defend the well-being of those who have served and continue to safeguard our freedom.
In honor of Phil’s legacy of charity and advocacy for the everyday American, Crash Proof Retirement® asks that any donation made in Phil’s name be donated to the Semper Fi and America’s Fund on this webpage. We hope that you will celebrate Phil’s spirit of charity with us through a donation to this cause he cared deeply about.
With All Truth,
The Team at Crash Proof Retirement®
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Semper Fi & America’s Fund cares for our nation’s critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, we provide one-on-one case management, connection, and lifetime support. Today. Tomorrow. Together.
About SEMPER FI & AMERICA’S FUND: Semper Fi & America’s Fund (The Fund) provides unique and innovative programs, which include immediate financial assistance, case management, connection, and lifetime support, to our nation's critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Fund was created by a group of military spouses who saw the need for bedside support for wounded and injured service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and immediately offered assistance to their families. Today, those same military spouses lead an extended patriotic staff of veterans, community members, and volunteers who build relationships that last a lifetime — a unique model of care among veteran service organizations.
