Setting the Standards and Leading the Way!
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The fight against the enemies our Nation in this Global War on Terrorism wages on at a fast and furious pace for our Rangers and their families. With arduous training cycles, long deployments and ongoing casualties, Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund's support of these families continues to be paramount.
Through our Ranger Assistance Programs, which consistently evolve as the needs of our Rangers do, we continue to 'Set the Standards and Lead The Way' as the pre-eminent benevolent organization providing financial support to the 75th Ranger Regiment.
With your help, since 2007, Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund has given over $7 million in financial support to the families of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Our work together is far from over!
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On December 2, 2014, SSG (Ret.) Travis Dunn and his Ranger Brothers with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, were on a joint operation in Nangarhar Province when they came under attack. The group sustained six hours of direct fire engagement. Despite the assault, the unit cleared multiple insurgent-held compounds and killed more than 25 enemy fighters in addition to rescuing a wounded Ranger. During the assault, Dunn was shot through his left armpit, collapsing his lungs and severing his spinal cord, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Despite his life-altering injuries, Travis, wife Kelley and their beautiful daughter Sadie remain upbeat and optimistic. They are excited about their future in their custom-built home, which will be specifically suited to meet Travis' needs. Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund and Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors broke ground on their home in December 2019
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The role of the 75th Ranger Regiment's Unit Ministry Teams are vital in sustaining the morale of this severely pressured force. We see it as our obligation to assist our Ranger Chaplains with the enduring task of enhancing Ranger Morale and sustaining family relationships. For the past 9 years, we have been proud to provide bi-annual donations to help them sustain these ever-important events such as bible studies, team building, high intensity outdoor activities and date nights.
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"Fully Knowing the Hazards
of My Chosen Profession"
Congratulations to SGT Ty Able, 1st Ranger Battalion Combat Medic, who was named 2019 USO Soldier of the Year for the heroic life saving measures he performed on his critically wounded comrades while under heavy enemy fire during a direct action operation to remove enemy forces in Afghanistan.
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On December 16, 2019, former Army Ranger Dr. Michael Murphy, and his company HealthChannels, held their annual Fore the Brave Pro-Am Charity Golf Tournament in honor of Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund. As always, the event was a huge success and raised significant funds in support of our mission.
We can't thank Dr. Murphy and his team enough for recognizing the needs of our Ranger families and for his enduring dedication and support.
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BOOSTING MORALE & SPREADING CHEER
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Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund understands that conservation of the family unit is paramount for the morale and focus of our Rangers.
When a Ranger is deployed, so is his family. The long separations can be challenging and strenuous on everyone. Family Readiness Groups (FRGs), consisting of family members and other volunteers associated with a particular unit, act as First-Responders that serve to enhance the well-being, morale and esprit de corp of the unit.
Through our Ranger Family Health, Wellness and Morale Program, we are able to support the FRGs in ALL companies within the Regiment with significant yearly donations to pay for these all-important family morale-boosting activities so they do not have to. From bowling, to bouncing, to private movie screenings and more, LTWF was able to spread a lot of cheer for these families.
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LTWF LAUNCHES
RANGER AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
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While it has always been our mission to help as many Rangers in need as possible, we recognize that this is a feat we simply cannot accomplish on our own. As a Ranger, spouse or family member who has benefited from our support through the years, your assistance as a facilitator on this journey will be invaluable to us and to the families who might not be aware of our resources or are hesitant to ask for help. We know your involvement will make a huge impact.
If you are interested in paying it forward
and becoming an Ambassador, or would like to learn more
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Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund
A 501(c)(3) non-profit, is an active duty, casualty assistance, recovery and transition organization that supports the Rangers and families of the elite Special Operations 75th Ranger Regiment with financial assistance beyond what the government and VA can offer
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