Support Our Heroes: Marathon for a Mission
My name is Antonio Parenti. As a former Marine, I’ve experienced firsthand the strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit of my fellow service members. But there are many who need more than just our admiration— they need our support. That’s why I’m running marathons and ultra marathons, not for personal glory, but to raise funds for wounded Marine Corps veterans and their families.
Every mile I run is for them—the men and women who sacrificed so much for our freedom, and the families who bear the weight of that sacrifice. Their bravery and courage inspire me daily, and through these races, I aim to give back in a tangible way.
The road may be long and tough, but so is the journey for our wounded vets. The funds I raise will go directly to providing critical assistance, whether it’s medical care, rehabilitation, or helping these heroes rebuild their lives after injury.
I pour my heart and soul into each race because I believe in this cause, and I know you do too. Any donation, big or small, will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who gave everything for our country. Please join me in supporting our Marine Corps brothers and sisters on their road to recovery.
Together, we can make their journey a little easier.
Your generosity will not only fuel my runs— it will fuel their recovery.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Antonio Parenti
About my charity:
I'm proudly supporting Semper Fi & America's Fund as a Community Athlete for the 2025 Marine Corps Marathon Semper Fi & America's Fund Team.
Semper Fi & America’s Fund cares for our Nation’s critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Supporting all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, we provide one-on-one case management, connection, and lifetime support. Today. Tomorrow. Together.
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Semper Fi & America’s Fund is A+ rated from CharityWatch — their highest rating.
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Semper Fi & America’s Fund ensures our combat wounded, critically ill, and catastrophically injured U.S. service members and military families experience the appreciation and respect of our supporters. Our warriors and their families will achieve the highest possible quality of life and independence in a loving, caring, and committed community and will not be forgotten on their road to recovery and beyond.
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Semper Fi & America’s Fund manages and operates diverse, comprehensive programs in the areas of Service Member and Family Support, Transition, and Integrative Wellness through a “needs-based” approach. All grants are delivered through a one-on-one case management relationship, the result of which is life-changing and lifesaving.
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Semper Fi & America’s Fund employs a powerful holistic approach, integrating physical, mental, and emotional recovery through powerful therapies and innovative technologies, which most often leads to both healing and post-traumatic growth.
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To date, Semper Fi & America’s Fund has given $500 million in vital and ongoing assistance to over 34,000 service members, veterans, and military families.
Thank you for supporting Semper Fi & America's Fund and for helping those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom!
