I am running the Marine Corps Marathon in October and am fundraising to support the Semper FI Fund. The Semper Fi Fund provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to post 9/11 wounded, critically ill and injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families.

November 11th is Veteran's Day, a national day of recognition for veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The Veterans Day Fund features organizations that support the men and women who have served our country, as well as their families. These organizations provide a variety of services, including mental health and supportive services, financial assistance, and support for life after duty including job opportunities and community engagement. Veterans Day by the Numbers: 19.5 million – the approximate number of veterans in the United States 9 million – the number of veterans over the age of 65 5.06 million – the number of veterans receiving disability compensation 2 million – the number of female veterans of those receiving disability compensation 500k – the number of World War II veterans still living in the United States 1.56 million – the number of veterans in California, the highest number in the country 1.46 million – the number of veterans in Texas, the second-highest number in the country 11% – the percentage of veterans who experience homelessness 50% – the percentage of veterans experiencing homelessness who also live with a mental illness like PTSD Through a single donation to the Veterans Day Fund, you will support highly-rated organizations dedicated to supporting and honoring America's veterans. The composition of nonprofits in this fund is subject to change.

These funds are focused on making a difference for Veterans, their families, and their causes

Supporting fellow country women and men who have served honorably and selflessly. Truly, this statement is an oversimplification of the sacrifices our military personnel have made in the service of protecting us and our freedom.

The 2021 Veterans Day Fund features organizations that support the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces, and their families. These organizations provide a variety of services, including mental health and supportive services, financial assistance, and support for life after duty including job opportunities and community engagement. Veterans Day by the Numbers: 19.5 million – the approximate number of veterans in the United States 9 million – the number of veterans over the age of 65 5.06 million – the number of veterans receiving disability compensation 2 million – the number of female veterans of those receiving disability compensation 500k – the number of World War II veterans still living in the United States 1.56 million – the number of veterans in California, the highest number in the country 1.46 million – the number of veterans in Texas, the second-highest number in the country 11% – the percentage of veterans who experience homelessness 50% – the percentage of veterans experiencing homelessness who also live with a mental illness like PTSD Through a single tax-deductible donation to the 2021 Veterans Day Fund, you will support highly-rated organizations dedicated to supporting and honoring America's veterans.

Supporting fellow country women and men who have served honorably and selflessly. Truly, this statement is an oversimplification of the sacrifices military personnel have made in the service of protecting us and our freedom.

Supporting fellow country women and men who have served honorably and selflessly. Truly, this statement is an oversimplification of the sacrifices military personnel have made in the service of protecting us and our freedom.