Fallen Patriots 2025 ‘25 for 25′ Run/Walk Challenge aims to complete 25,000 collective miles in support of the estimated 25,000 Children of our Fallen U.S. Servicemembers. In 2025, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (CFP) is challenging participants to help meet their goal of raising $25 per mile by Memorial Day, May 26, 2025! The challenge takes place from 1 January (New Year’s Day) – 26 May (Memorial Day) 2025.
Challenge funds raised are crucial to addressing an urgent need: While the nation is not actively at war, the echoes of previous conflicts continue for children of fallen servicemembers. With a projected $300 million shortfall over the next 20 years, Fallen Patriots requires over $150 million in the next four years alone to support Gold Star children affected by the severe losses in Iraq and Afghanistan. These students are now of college age and rely on the organization’s help to bridge the gap between government assistance and the actual cost of their education. (Gold Star is a designation made by the US Government to recognize family members who lost a family member who served in the US Armed Forces, in the line of duty of their service.)
There are an estimated 25,000 children of fallen servicemembers from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces who have died as a result of combat casualties, military training accidents, service-related illnesses, suicide, as well as other duty-related deaths over the last 35+ years. CFP has identified over 13,000 of these children and is assisting them in their growing success. 100% of the children supported lost a parent, 96% of the surviving parents are female, and, of those that are working, 52% earn less than $50K a year. Furthermore, 33% of the families left behind are minorities, and 38% of the children are first-generation college students. These facts heavily disadvantage these children, driving a higher education disparity that results in a staggering decrease in lifetime earning expectancy. Based on an independent study by the Bridgespan Group, an independent and leading social impact consulting firm, one scholarship from Fallen Patriots lifts the lifetime earnings of these students by $400K on average, resulting in a 16x ROI for every dollar invested into their program.
Participants of the Fallen Patriots 2025 ‘25 for 25′ Run/Walk Challenge are able to join as an individual, group, or corporate team. Individual or Group/Team prizes will be awarded to those that meet and exceed their goals. Individual and Team Leaderboards will track and display who is taking the challenge lead. 100% of proceeds go to Fallen Patriots mission of providing scholarships to children of fallen U.S. servicemembers. Sign up today to move towards making an impact in the lives of these amazing scholars: https://www.charityfootprints.com/fallenpatriots25for25/
