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Memorial Day 2019: Field of Flags
Memorial Day 2019: Field of Flags

Seneca Middle School from Sachem School District on Long Island held its 1st Annual Field of Flags ceremony on May 22

National Infantry Museum joins "Wreaths Across America"
National Infantry Museum joins "Wreaths Across America"

Robert E. Choppa, Colonel of Infantry (Retired), President of the National Infantry Association salutes the fallen at a wreath laid at Panel 6 of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial at the National Infantry Museum

Ride To Remember 2018 - A View From The Road
Ride To Remember 2018 - A View From The Road

Gotta prove it every day.

It was going to be easy.  After all, having done a 4200-mile trek and another Ride to Remember with four riders crossing the Sierra Nevada range, 180 miles of flat, urban East Coast terrain would be, in the words of Jackie Gleason, ‘a mere bag of shells’ (meaning, negligible).  However, things are seldom what they seem, and we would not be denied the ‘gift’ after all.  We call it a gift because that’s what willing sacrifice can be. The bottom line is the Gold Star families we sought to honor have faced much tougher times than any hardship which could ever show up on a bicycle ride shared by great friends.

Ride to Remember 2018: Philidephia to Washington DC
Ride to Remember 2018: Philidephia to Washington DC

The Team Jesse Foundation and The Moyer Foundation are pleased to officially partner for the 2018 Ride to Remember. Taking place September 9 - 11 and spanning 180 miles from Philadelphia to Baltimore to Washington D.C., the Ride to Remember 2018 will honor and remember fallen soldiers and raise funds to support the families they left behind.

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Join us Dec 8: Fundraiser in Norwalk, CT

Join Team Jesse friends and family at O'Neill's Pub on Friday, Dec 8 from 6p - 9p for an Ugly Sweater fundraiser, sponsored by Tito's Vodka. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to Team Jesse as well as Toys for Tots.

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Sachem continues to support our troops and Team Jesse

For the four consecutive year, Sachem Central School District’s ‘s Waverly Avenue Elementary continued it support for Team Jesse as part of their annual Peace Garden Assembly.  After hearing students and faculty affirm their quests for peace, and before planting bulbs wrapped in their personal peace promises,  Principal John Ruggero presented Team Jesse with  the proceeds from the sale of Team Jesse bracelets.

Sachem Supports our Troops:
Sachem Supports our Troops:

Veterans Day events occurred at Sachem School District on Long Island for the fourth consecutive year and Team Jesse was the benefiting organization.  Sachem CSD students and staff, specifically Waverly Avenue Elementary, Seneca and Samoset Middle Schools, once again "showed up" raising $3100 through the sale of " Sachem Supports Our Troops" tee shirts said water bottles filled with dimes.

Travis Manion Foundation “If Not Me, Then Who…” Gala
Travis Manion Foundation “If Not Me, Then Who…” Gala

Team Jesse Advisory Board member Matt Sauri and five other of our generous supporters attend the 2016 “If Not Me, Then Who…” Gala on December 8th 2016 in Philadelphia, PA.

Chili Cook-Off benefiting Long Island hero
Chili Cook-Off benefiting Long Island hero

Jim Nohe, Ron and Karen Mincio, Friends of Fundraisers and the Coram Fire Department raised $2400 as part of our Long Island “Never Forget” program.   Proceeds from the event benefited the family of Air National Guard SGT Louis Bonacasa, 31, Coram, NY, KIA 12/21/2015, Afghanistan.

Camps Erin and Mariposa Provide Hope and Healing to Children
Camps Erin and Mariposa Provide Hope and Healing to Children

Through the generosity of our donors, Team Jesse contributed to nearly 300 camp sessions provided free to children suffering from the loss of a loved one in a military family to attend Camp Erin bereavement camp or to those dealing with addiction in their household to attend Camp Mariposa in 2016.

Team Jesse Sponsors Expedition for Children and Siblings of the Fallen
Team Jesse Sponsors Expedition for Children and Siblings of the Fallen

From June 23 - 30, 2016, Team Jesse sponsored a Teen Expedition in the Delaware Water Gap Region. Hosted by Travis Manion Foundation, this Expedition was attended by children and siblings, ages 15-18, of fallen military service members.See Full Story Here

Seattle Shows Up for the 9/11 Heroes Run
Seattle Shows Up for the 9/11 Heroes Run

Our nation's heroes were honored at the 9/11 Heroes Run in Luther Burbank Park. As a partnering organization, Team Jesse brought the race to Seattle for the fifth year, joining those in over 60 cities around the world. Special thanks to the police, fire fighters and VFW post 5760 members who supported the event.See Full Story Here

Ride to Remember Honors Local Fallen Soldiers
Ride to Remember Honors Local Fallen Soldiers

Ride 2 Remember began on July 27, 2016. Team members Kevin Mincio, Kevin Collins, Rob Shields and Mark Larson rode the rails to Portland to establish our starting point – The National Cemetery in Portland. There, we visited the resting places of all three of the soldiers that we sought to remember.See Full Story Here

Register Now for the 9/11 Heroes Run - Seattle, WA
Register Now for the 9/11 Heroes Run - Seattle, WA

Join us to Run, Volunteer, Donate and Cheer but most of all Honor! Saturday, September 11 at 10:00 AM for the 9/11 Heroes Run in Seattle, WA.

The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K + 1.5M fun run welcomes runners and walkers of all levels and of all ages. Learn More and Register.

Save the Date: October 8, 2016 Seatown Classic
Save the Date: October 8, 2016 Seatown Classic

Golden Bears, Black Knights and Wolverines to descend on Starfire Sports in Tukwila. The Washington State Chapter of US Lacrosse will again be presenting the Seatown Classic this coming October with NCAA Division 1 men’s and women’s games. Get your tickets now!

Ride To Remember 2016
Ride To Remember 2016
2016 Islanders Never Forget
2016 Islanders Never Forget

The 3rd annual Team Jesse Foundation spin event was held at World Gym, in Coram, NY. This year's Islanders Never Forget hero was SSG. Louis Bonacasa from Coram, NY, who was killed by a suicide bomber on December 21, 2015.

Teen Expedition
Teen Expedition
Veterans Service Organization Kicks Off Army-Navy Weekend
Veterans Service Organization Kicks Off Army-Navy Weekend

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Before the Army-Navy game this weekend, a nonprofit that aims to help veterans held a gala Thursday night at the Union League in Center City. It was called the ‘If Not Me, Then Who?’ gala. See Full Story Here

Sachem Supports Our Troops
Sachem Supports Our Troops

Continuing its Veteran's Day tradition, Sachem Central School District again sold Sachem Supports the Troops T-shirts. Waverly Elementary, Seneca, Sagamore and Samoset Middle Schools donated their proceeds, along with a match from the Samoset Student Activities to the Team Jesse Foundation.See Full Story Here