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What's Our Why...

To honor, celebrate, support, and respect our country's heroes through our deeds because they have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms and way of life. 

 

Our mission is centered around establishing and supporting recreational therapy programs and campaigns that are specifically designed to improve the physical, mental, and emotional health of those who have served and sacrificed for our country and bridging the gap between civilians, military and first responders. 

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Vest Up 4 The Fallen  

 Powered By Give2Those

Held Sunday - Monday Memorial Day Weekend

Registration for 2025 VU4TF Opens July 4th, 2024

SUNDAY - MONDAY

MAY 25 - 26, 2025

Prepare yourself for an extraordinary Memorial Day weekend experience with 'Vest Up 4 the Fallen- 5th Year Memorial Event, a poignant and meaningful occasion taking place from Sunday, May 25 to Monday, May 26, 2025. Boston 2 Bourne,' a continuous 65-mile tribute walk that will push your limits and honor the memory of our fallen heroes.

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Operation R.P.G


Resilience, Persistence &  Grit



"Together We Start, Together We Finish"

​Powered By Give2Those & Vest Up 4 the Fallen Ambassador Team and Vest Up 4 The Fallen Supporters.

We function as a cohesive team striving towards a common objective: to pay tribute to the fallen and successfully accomplish the mission at hand.

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Stride & Ride Relay

Stride & Ride Relay 
 

Our Tactical Team will be back on the road again relaying  from October 3-10, 2026; the year of the 25th Anniversary as we Honor & Remember September  11,2001 and October 7,2001  

The Stride & Ride Relay is a powerful and poignant journey that takes place each October, serving as a profound way for veterans, first responders, and citizens alike to come together and honor, remember, and educate one another about the profound significance of October 7, 2001 – the pivotal date that marked the first deployment in the global war on terror just weeks after September 11,2001. 

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Annual Golf Tournament

Honoring 1Lt Scott Milley

JOIN US IN JUNE 2025THE FINAL FAIRWAY!

 Join us as veterans, first responders, and civilians come together to honor and remember  1LT Scott Milley. Our Golf Tournament is a day filled with fun, golfing, and memories with Scott’s family, friends and supporters.

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Our Road Race   

The Annual Road Race Events hosted by Give2Those aim to raise funds for our Programs, and your support greatly contributes to our endeavors.

 

The reasons behind our running, walking, or rucking are rooted in the brave actions displayed by our military and first responders on a daily basis. Their unwavering dedication serves as a constant reminder to Americans of the invaluable service provided by these courageous individuals to our communities, nation, and the world.

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Partner with US

Simply put, Give2Those, a nonpartisan organization registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, greatly depends on the benevolence of our backers.

 

These supporters encompass individuals, businesses, and charitable foundations. The significance of this support cannot be overstated as it plays a crucial role in advancing Give2Those's mission of offering essential aid, solace, programs, and resources to make a positive difference in the lives of our nation's heroes and their families.

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We Thank All of our Supporters & Sponsors

We are committed to acknowledging and expressing our heartfelt gratitude to those who have provided their support to our endeavors. Whether it be through financial contributions or in kind donations, every contribution, no matter how small, plays a vital role in supporting our mission. We extend our sincerest thanks to all who have helped us along the way.

Wegmans
Dedham Savings
Alumni Sports Cafe
MA22
ADT Commercial Security & Fire Monitoring
Reedy's Archery
Richie & Sons, inc
Cadillac of Norwood
TMC
The Village Bank
Joseph Strigle
Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
militaryfriends.org
Task Force Vet Visits
Ahern Family Charitable Foundation
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Union Hill Gun Club
WAITT
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Rollstone Bank & Trust
Best Friends Veterinary Hospital
Construction Services of New Hampshire
Bayberry Hill Water Co.
Fitchburg Firefighters
Thomas C
Evans On the Common
Sweet ‘n Salty
Shepco Inc
United Steelworkers USW Local 880 West Groton, MA
Ron Bouchard Auto Stores
WoodCome Insurance Agency
Townsend Center Realty

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