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Sandbag Challenge 2023
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Sandbag Challenge 2023

April 29th, 2023 will mark the 7th Annual Sandbag Challenge. Once again we'll be throwing down in the sand to raise money for injured Veterans from ALL branches of the US Military. This year, we have the biggest field yet, with better than 30 teams slated to compete. Over the past seven years the event has raised upwards of $150k for the Semper Fi & America’s Fund and we are excited to build on that number.

The event will be completed in teams of two and the course is designed to be a test of physical fitness and mental fortitude for all who compete. It serves as a reminder of the hard work and sacrifice the men and women of our military regularly endure. The added weight of the sandbag is a nod to the weight, both figurative and literal, that those in the Armed Forces continuously bear on our behalf to protect our freedom. Finally, the team dynamic is representative of relying on those next to us to accomplish greater things together. 

The Workout:
150 Burpees
Run 1 mile
150 Pushups
Run 1 mile
250 Squats
Run 1 mile
100 Sandbag Get-ups
Run 1 mile

The challenge will be performed in teams of 2. Each team will have one 35lb sandbag that cannot be put down for the duration of the event. Teammates can divide the work however they want, but only one member can be working at a time. The teams must complete the runs together, and their time will not stop until both teammates cross the finish line. With the exception of the burpees, the individual performing the exercise will be the one holding the sandbag. If the sandbag touches the ground at any time, the team must stop in place and complete 20 burpees.

The event will be held at 9am on Saturday April 29th, 2023. For anyone wishing to spectate, volunteer or compete, please do not hesitate to reach out. As the organizer of the event, I can be reached at kyle.finnerty@gmail.com.

100% of the money raised by this event will go towards the Semper Fi & America’s Fund, benefiting wounded Veterans from ALL branches of the military. The process is fast, easy, and secure and we truly appreciate any support you can provide.

If you can’t make a donation at this point, help us reach our goal by sending an e-mail to friends you think might be interested in contributing and include a link to the event page.

Thanks to all the competitors and supporters for making this event as successful as its been for seven years running. 

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. 

 

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Top Donors

$40,237 Raised By 83 Donors

$10,000 from Anonymous
$10,000 from Anonymous
$3,000 from Anonymous
$1,000 from Jim O'Brien
$1,000 from Kyle Finnerty
$1,000 from Anonymous
$500 from Anonymous
$500 from Bryan Faron
$500 on behalf of Chris Guida
$500 on behalf of Christopher "Turtle" Guida
$500 from Joe Bonadies
$500 on behalf of Mike and Kathryn
$500 on behalf of ROB SARDIS
$500 on behalf of Timothy Huestis
$400 on behalf of Kyle Finnerty
$300 on behalf of Laura Costigan
$300 on behalf of Will Naughton and Catherine Daniel
$250 from Anonymous
$250 on behalf of Bryan and Stefanie Paul
$250 in memory of Carl R Fogelberg USMC
$250 on behalf of Charles Fountaine
$250 from Anonymous
$250 on behalf of Dennis Ferro
$250 from Anonymous
$250 in support of Kyle Finnerty
$250 from Rob Sheridan
$250 on behalf of Ryan Peer
$250 on behalf of Tim Velliky
$250 on behalf of Timothy Casale
$200 on behalf of Antonio Blasetti
$200 from Anonymous
$200 on behalf of Gary and Barbara Barnable
$200 on behalf of Go Joey - 0riginal Gangsters
$200 on behalf of Joe & Gina Finnerty
$200 from Kathy Bucci
$200 from Anonymous
$200 from Kristy Fiesel
$200 from Noreen DiRocco
$200 on behalf of Pierrie Barnable
$200 from Robert Visconti
$200 in support of Shaun and Shaun Muety
$200 on behalf of Tom Costigan
$200 on behalf of Tommy Roszko
$200 on behalf of William McKee
$150 on behalf of Matthew Karcic
$109 in support of Nancy McAlister
$108 on behalf of Justin Merkin
$100 in memory of Christopher Taylor Tilghman
$100 from Allie Barbieri
$100 on behalf of Ben Grossman
$100 on behalf of Brendan Grady
$100 on behalf of Brian Trotta
$100 on behalf of bruce kalbrosky
$100 from Anonymous
$100 on behalf of david hickin
$100 from Gabrielle Perreux
$100 on behalf of Jeremy Powers
$100 on behalf of Joe Bonadies
$100 from Anonymous
$100 on behalf of Kyle Finnerty
$100 on behalf of Lina Jaffe
$100 on behalf of Patrick Finnerty
$100 from Anonymous
$100 from Peter Solomon
$100 on behalf of Sean Quigley
$100 from the Markey Family
$100 on behalf of thomas roszko
$100 on behalf of Tommy Roszko
$100 on behalf of wayne wallace
$75 from Anonymous
$50 on behalf of Billy casale
$50 on behalf of David Steiker
$50 from Anonymous
$50 from edward debiasi
$50 from Anonymous
$50 in memory of Harold Birch
$50 on behalf of Jack Tigh
$50 in support of Jennifer Flores
$50 on behalf of Kelly Coyle
$50 on behalf of Michael Bonadies
$50 from Patrick Barnable
$25 from Anonymous
$20 in support of Alan Filauro

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