Home of the Brave

As Americans commemorate Veteran’s Day around the country, you’ll find great ways to give back to those who have served our nation.

On Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, DAV (Disabled American Veterans) hold its annual DAV 5K at The Banks.

DAV 5K
Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.
The Banks

Registration is $35 for adults and $20 for VIP Veterans and youth 6–15.

Information and registration at www.DAV5K.org.

The DAV 5K is a run, roll, walk and motorcycle ride that thanks those who served and raises awareness of the issues our ill and injured veterans face every day. The virtual DAV 5K allows participants to show support for veterans from anywhere they choose. A virtual option is also available, which can be completed any time from Nov. 11 to 30.

“We will honor our veterans in Cincinnati and around the globe with our hybrid DAV 5K events,” said DAV CEO Barry Jesinoski. “The DAV 5K event continues to spread our message to honor the sacrifices of our nations heroes throughout America. Your support helps us serve more veterans, at no cost to them, and allows veterans the opportunity to live their lives with the respect and dignity they deserve.”

In-person and virtual event registration are open through Nov. 10, with same day registration available at the race. The funds from the event fuel DAV’s mission of service. The DAV 5K is open to individual runners and walkers as well as participants using wheelchairs, hand cycles and motorcycles and groups who wish to form teams now across America.

Double Down for Veterans

All donations can be made at http://thefund.org/match.

If you’d rathe hit the links than tackle a 5K, PXG is currently offering a dollar-for-dollar match benefitting critically ill and injured service members, veterans, and military families through the Double Down for Veterans campaign.

Since it began in 2012, Double Down for Veterans has raised $193 million from thousands of donors who, year after year, have looked forward to participating in the annual match from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and PXG.

A direct-to-consumer brand, PXG offers a complete lineup of right- and left-handed golf clubs, including drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters engineered to be custom fitted. Founded by entrepreneur and self-proclaimed golf nut Bob Parsons, PXG embodies his belief that every new product – from golf clubs to sport fashion apparel – should be markedly better. Every innovation should noticeably improve your performance. And every moment of impact should elevate your enjoyment.

PXG is teaming up with The Semper Fi & America’s Fund in partnership with The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. Through the end of the year, The foundation, with support from PXG, will generously match up to $10 million in donations made to fund.

The Semper Fi & America’s Fund celebrates its 20th anniversary this Spring. Since it began, in 2004, it has given more than $320 million in grants to support 31,000 combat-wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families.

“Serving our service members, veterans, and military families for the past 19 years has been such an honor,” said Karen Guenther, President, CEO, and founder of Semper Fi & America’s Fund. “I am so grateful to Bob and Renee Parsons for their unwavering support of our Nation’s heroes. Their generosity, through the Double Down for Veterans match campaign and beyond, has helped countless veterans achieve their highest level of independence and well-being.” 

As many service members battle lifelong effects — physical, mental, and emotional — of combat-related injuries or illnesses, one of the critical characteristics of The Fund is lifelong support. The Fund accompanies service members and veterans through the highs and lows, with case managers to check in regularly and other support for as long as needed. 

 “Transitioning away from military service, whether planned or unplanned due to injury, is never easy,” said Bob Parsons, Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran, co-founder of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and Founder and CEO of PXG. “Often times these service men, women, and families are carrying both visible and invisible wounds that they’re unprepared to deal with. That’s where The Fund comes in, providing a unique level of support during their time of need.”