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Sandbag Challenge 2024
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Sandbag Challenge 2024

April 27th, 2024 will mark the 8th 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 25 teams slated to compete. Over the past eight years the event has raised upwards of $200k 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 9:30am on Saturday April 27th, 2024. 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. 

Thank you for your support while I raise funds and spread awareness for Semper Fi & America's Fund!

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

$39,080 Raised By 137 Donors

$5,500 from Anonymous
$2,500 from Kyle and Caitlin Finnerty
$1,000 from Collin Finnerty
$1,000 from Meredith & Jim O'Brien
$1,000 from Michael and Kathryn Mucciolo
$1,000 from Nadine Rote
$1,000 from Rob & Rob
$1,000 from Anonymous
$1,000 from Anonymous
$500 from Aram Najarian
$500 from Brian Silverstein
$500 from Bryan Faron
$500 in support of Casey Gough
$500 from Charlie + Lila Andrzejewski
$500 from Dave Rosen
$500 from Dee and Kevin Conway
$500 from Eileen & Dennis Denihan
$500 from Kevin Plominski
$500 from Anonymous
$500 in support of Kyle Finnerty
$500 from Matthew Morici
$500 from Matthew Widham
$500 from Michael Keene
$500 from Ryan Peer
$500 from Terence Houlihan
$500 from Timothy Huestis
$400 from ROBERT SARDIS
$300 from Dennis Ferro
$300 from Jennifer Minnich
$300 from Landis Atkinson
$300 from Osnat Naporano
$300 from Xiaomei Qian
$250 from Brian Dini
$250 from Brian Smith
$250 from Anonymous
$250 from Charlie Walsh
$250 from Guillaume Rabate
$250 in support of Joe Acoury & Rob Sheridan
$250 in support of Kyle Finnerty
$250 from Anonymous
$250 from michael stavros
$250 from Michael Wassong
$250 from Anonymous
$250 from Paul Raymond
$250 from Robert Sheridan
$250 from Russell McKay
$250 from Scott Buchta
$250 from Tarek Iliya
$250 from thomas roszko
$250 from Will Naughton
$200 from Barbara & Gary Barnable
$200 from Bryan Paul
$200 from Heather Hussey
$200 in honor of IRWIN COOPER & PETE BARNABLE SR
$200 from Joscelyn Read
$200 from kelly and william young
$200 from Matthew Tigh
$200 from Anonymous
$200 in honor of Ronald Winchester
$200 from Russ and Maureen Certo
$200 in support of Shaun and Shaun Muety
$200 from Yonatan Benyamini
$180 from Justin Merkin
$150 in memory of First Lieutenant Michael LiCalzi, USMC
$150 from John Giannuzzi
$150 from Anonymous
$150 from Steven Palacios
$100 from Ansley H
$100 from Benjamin Grossman
$100 from bob hussey
$100 from Brendan Quigley
$100 from Brian Trotta
$100 from Brinkley Farnsworth
$100 from Carly Piccinich
$100 in support of Casey Gough
$100 in support of Casey Gough
$100 from Colby Lubman
$100 from Anonymous
$100 from Collin Finnerty
$100 from Conor Quinn
$100 from Dana Schultz
$100 from Dave Galvin
$100 from Edward Tigh
$100 from Eileen Duffy
$100 from Emily Barnable
$100 from Eric Salzman
$100 in memory of In memory of Christopher Taylor Tilghman
$100 from Jacqueline Demerest
$100 from Jeffrey Hussey
$100 in support of Jeffrey Tucker
$100 from John Evans
$100 from John Hamlet
$100 from John O'Brien
$100 from Joseph Acoury
$100 from Joseph Layman
$100 from Joseph Walker
$100 from Ken Szal
$100 from Kevin Colvin
$100 from Kristy Fiesel
$100 from Laura Henschel
$100 from Lauren and Patrick White
$100 from Luke McCarthy
$100 from Martin Tobias
$100 from Matt Maghenzani
$100 from Matthew Imbo
$100 from Melon
$100 from Michael LaRocco
$100 from Mitch Cooper
$100 from Patrick Barnable
$100 from Randy Turso
$100 from Rob Moloney
$100 from Scott Cooper
$100 from Sean Lynch
$100 from Steve Doviak
$100 from Steven Ruthen
$100 from the Markey Family
$100 from Tom Sangiorgio
$100 from Vin Favorito
$100 from Zach Davis
$50 from Brian Haeffner
$50 from Anonymous
$50 from Cailey Fiesel
$50 from Craig Hayes
$50 from Anonymous
$50 from Katherine Morrison
$50 from laura rundlet
$50 in support of Mary Acoury
$50 from Nick Frank
$50 from Scott Taylor
$50 from Suri Zheng
$50 from Anonymous
$50 from Vincent Famularo
$45 from Anonymous
$30 from Anonymous
$30 from Gelena Alexandrovskaya
$25 from Anonymous
$20 from Anonymous

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