TMF Community Stories

Watch the 2025 State of the Organization Webinar: TMF's Proactive Approach to Mental Health


Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) is transforming lives through leadership, service, and proactive mental health initiatives. TMF President Amy Looney Heffernan and COO Josh Jabin recently shared key highlights and future goals during TMF’s 2025 State of the Organization webinar, emphasizing the fight against veteran suicide by addressing isolation, loss of purpose, and community disconnection. 

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8th Annual "Talk Radio 1210 WPHT Radiothon" Raises More than $100,000 to Benefit Travis Manion Foundation


Audacy Philadelphia’s 8th annual “Talk Radio 1210 WPHT Radiothon” raised over $100,000 for Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), supporting veterans and families of the fallen. The live event featured station hosts and special guest Ryan Manion, with generous backing from community sponsors. Part of Audacy Serves, the radiothon highlights TMF and Audacy's commitment to creating positive community impact.

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Spartan Spotlight: TMF Veteran Mentor Shannon Kelly's Inspiring Journey of Service and Mentorship through Johnson & Johnson


As a leader of J&J’s Veteran Leadership Council and a dedicated Veteran Mentor with Travis Manion Foundation (TMF), Shannon Kelly empowers veterans and youth, spreading TMF’s mission through initiatives like Character Does Matter, The Honor Project, and Operation Legacy service projects. Learn how Shannon continues to lead, inspire, and make a difference.

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Invest in Veterans Week: How Travis Manion Foundation Empowers Veterans Through Opportunities for Renewed Purpose


Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) provides opportunities for veterans to find renewed purpose through mentorship and leadership programs. Initiatives like Character Does Matter and the Spartan Leadership Program help veterans leverage their skills to mentor youth, strengthen communities, and continue their legacy of service.

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TMF and Under Armour Are Redefining Character Education for Student Athletes in Baltimore


Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) and Under Armour (UA) are fostering leadership and character development among Baltimore's student athletes through Character Does Matter (CDM) curriculum for the Student Athlete Leadership Council (SALC).

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100th Episode of "The Resilient Life" featuring Matt Howard: You've Never Met Him, But You Won't Forget Him


Celebrating the 100th episode of The Resilient Life podcast, Marine Corps veteran and TMF Spartan Matt Howard shares his journey of service, resilience, and leadership in the face of stage IV cancer. 

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Over 200 Spartans Serve Nationwide in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service


Through Operation Legacy service events nationwide, over 200 volunteers, including veterans, families of the fallen, and community members, united to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

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SECNAV Del Toro Names Future Amphibious Transport Dock the Future USS Travis Manion (LPD 33)


Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD 33) will be named USS Travis Manion. Secretary Del Toro made the announcement on January 10, during a ceremony with the Travis Manion Foundation.

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TMF Events 07-Nov-2017

Operation Legacy service projects honor our nation's heroes and bolster our "If Not Me, Then Who..." movement of character, leadership, and selfless service throughout the month of November.

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TMF Community Stories 03-Nov-2017

Army Veteran and Operation Legacy service project leader, J Johnson has always had a passion for helping others and making an impact, which is what ultimately led him to join the military.

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TMF Community Stories 26-Oct-2017

I think anyone who puts themselves in a position where they would lay down their lives for you is a legacy that demands not just respect, but remembrance." 

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TMF Community Stories 13-Oct-2017

How do we shape the character of the next generation?Ashley Marlow, an Operation Legacy project leader and a San Diego middle school counselor asks herself this question every day.

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TMF Community Stories 13-Oct-2017

After the economic downturn in Pleasantville, NJ, the small shore town faced a series of challenges after businesses shut down and thousands of jobs were lost. 

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Press Room 11-Oct-2017

City of Houston to Host Joint Veterans Day and 9/11 Heroes Run Event, to be Proclaimed as “If Not Me, Then Who…” Day”

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The Schultz Family Foundation has partnered with Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) to provide support and mentorship opportunities for transitioning veterans.

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TMF Community Stories 26-Sep-2017

Four years after their loss, Gold Star parents Pat and Doreen Cappelaere remember the legacy that their late daughter LT. Valerie Cappelaere Delaney...

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TMF Community Stories 21-Sep-2017

On September 21, 2010, just ten days before his expected return to the U.S., Navy SEAL Lt. Brendan Looney gave his life for our great nation.

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TMF Community Stories 12-Sep-2017

“When I see people’s lives being taken in a flood and people wading through water - I can’t just sit on a couch and watch that happen - I have...

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