Congratulations and a big thank you to Captain Pierce (Ret) who recently completed the Powerman Zofingen championships (run-bike-run 115 mi total) in Switzerland. Captain Pierce completed the race while wearing the lapel pin he received from the Sugar Bear Memorial Run. We are grateful for Captain Pierce’s support of our work and mission. Go Navy!
Sugar Bear Memorial Run
Thank you to everyone who participated and supported us with the Sugar Bear Memorial Run. We were so grateful for the chance to raise funds for our work while honoring our hero. We know Sugar Bear would be touched and it was great to see so many Gunfighters leading the charge. A big thank you to our friends from the Marine Corps Association Foundation for this wonderful opportunity and belief in our mission.
We're Heading to Quantico
We'll be at Modern Day Marine September 25th-27. Make sure to check out this amazing organization and the support they provide within the military community. They have played a vital role in sharing our work and mission, so make sure to come see us!
Click on the link for more information. https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowMDM181/
Summer Tennis Camps
We have an amazing opportunity from our friends at UCSD Tennis. They are offering scholarships to their tennis camp for a total of ten San Diego Gold Star Children (ages 7-18). See session information below and contact Admin@thesugarbearfoundation.org for more information. We appreciate their commitment to Gold Star children.
9 am - 12 pm Mon thru Fri
Or
9 am - 12 pm T W Thurs
July 23-27
Gold Star Wives Giving Back
Part of our mission is to bring awareness to the issues facing surviving military spouses and children. Additionally, we try to focus on the growing number of resources that are available to them. Although there is still much more work to do, many survivors, like our Chairman are finding there is healing in helping others.
CLICK HERE to Read the Article, "Here’s how 6 Gold Star wives found new purpose in their grief" featuring our Chairman, Jennifer Carazo.
Great American Defense Communities
Thank you to our friends from the Association of Defense Communities for highlighting our work and support of Gold Star wives. We're honored to be featured in this video and in the June edition of their magazine. Their recognition of our work helps raise awareness of Gold Star families and for that we are grateful.
Sugar Bear Spirit
Some local children in Temecula ran a lemonade stand during Memorial Day and donated their funds to the Sugar Bear Foundation. We were so touched and could not help but think their actions resembled those of our hero and his desire to give back. What an awesome act of kindness!
Gunfighters Giving Back- May 24th
Thank you to these former Gunfighters for hosting an HMLA Happy Hour at the beautiful Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA. We are truly grateful and honored for their support of our work and mission. We had a great time catching up with friends and remembering all those we've lost.
If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser for us, please contact Admin@theSugarbearfoundation.org
Upcoming Women's Forum with the MCRD Family Forever Program
We are currently working on a women's forum with our partners from the MCRD Family Forever Program. The forum will assist Gold Star spouses and women in the military community dealing with transition. Additionally, we are working with the Family Forever Program to support Gold Star spouses with back to school shopping for their children with a new gift card program. More details to come...
Sugar Bear Foundation Meets Marine South
It was an honor for our Chairman to share Sugar Bear's story and our mission at Marine South. We truly appreciate the support from the expo and the opportunity to raise awareness for Gold Star families.