
Marine Corps Marathon - The AFF served
as one of the charity sponsors for the Marine Corps
Marathon in October. The event has expanded into the fourth
largest marathon in the U.S. - it now attracts over
22,000 participants.
The Armed Forces Foundation offers Service Members and their
families an escape from the stress of military deployment, injury, and
death through our Morale, Welfare &
Recreation Program. Being able to provide moral support and diversionary
activities plays a key role in helping injured military members recover
and readjust to civilian life.
In 2008, the AFF sponsored over $1 million worth or Morale,
Welfare & Recreation Activities.
The wide range of events included Welcome Home ceremonies,
golf outings, concerts, family outings, ski trips, marathons, and unit
Christmas parties.
In September and October of 2008, the AFF teamed up with the
Venetian Hotel Resort-Casino in as Vegas for the Salute Our
Troops Weekend. The AFF took almost 100 wounded warriors to Las Vegas for
a dream Las Vegas weekend. The Service Members were treated to five star
accommodations and world class entertainment.