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Have you ever seen someone wearing a black, etched bracelet? Have you ever wondered what it is—or what it means?
2 days ago2 min read


We Die Twice: Why Saying Their Name Matters
A Gold Star dad once told me something that’s never left me: "We die twice. The first death is when we take our last breath. The second and final death is the last time someone says our name."
Apr 162 min read


Why Give Local. Why Give Small.
Discover why giving to small, local nonprofits creates a bigger impact than you think. It’s not about the brand—it’s about the ripple. See how your gift becomes personal, powerful, and deeply felt.
Apr 142 min read


IAO: Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.
In the military, these three words are more than a motto. They’re a lifeline: Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.
And for those of us carrying the mission forward—whether in boots, behind a desk, or deep in the trenches of nonprofit work—this mindset still matters.
Apr 113 min read


What to Pack for Bataan Death March
Learn what to pack for the Bataan Memorial Death March -- with packing list.
Mar 97 min read


How to Survive The Bataan Memorial Death March
2020 will be my eighth year to march at Bataan, these 31 tips are taken from my firsthand experience of successfully finishing Bataan.
Feb 2, 20249 min read


Saved by Bataan
The Bataan Memorial Death March is more than a walk through the high desert. For some, like me, it's a spiritual trek. When you allow it,...
Apr 1, 202311 min read


Mind Games - 5 Easy Ways To Train Without Getting Bored Or Giving Up
At some point, we have all struggled mentally during a workout or training session. The repetitiveness of the same route at the same pace...
Dec 3, 20203 min read


Bataan Memorial Death March Nutrition
Course Nutrition -- So You Don't Bonk The Bataan Memorial Death March.
Feb 20, 20203 min read


New Name, Same Amazing Mission
This September we are celebrating our 5th anniversary as a national nonprofit. In 2011, I took up endurance sports as a means to deal...
Feb 9, 20192 min read


Worth Dying For
I was standing in the small surgical room of a makeshift hospital in Afghanistan when this hand-painted message on the dingy white door,...
Jul 4, 20183 min read


Bataan Death March Training Plan
Welcome to Bataan Training! This workout plan was designed by Jim Cotta (NSCA CSCS) and Amy Cotta (NSCA). Jim is the former head strength...
Dec 12, 20173 min read


2017 Marine Corp Marathon
TEAM Medals of Honor at Marine Corps Marathon Medals of Honor took a huge step in 2017. We were given the opportunity to be a Charity...
Nov 8, 20171 min read


Remembrance Ribbons - Bataan
We are currently accepting names for Remembrance Ribbons. We will be attaching these ribbons to our personal packs and passing them out...
Jan 10, 20151 min read


Plano Balloon Festival
A huge Thank You to the Plano Balloon Festival and On Your Left for delivering 700 finisher medals to us. We are going to put them to...
Dec 18, 20141 min read


More Than Leather
These are my boots – they are more than just a pair of shoes to cover and protect my feet. They are my lifeline. They have lifted me up...
Nov 16, 20141 min read


How to Survive the Bataan Death March
So you’re thinking about or already signed up for the Bataan Death March in WhiteSands NM. Congratulations! You are about to set forth on...
Nov 14, 20146 min read


Mike. B
Mike, You are an Ironman in more ways than one! Mike competed at the Inaugural Ironman Chattanooga In memory of Tre Ponder, KIA...
Nov 14, 20141 min read


The Allen's
Today we celebrate husband and wife team Randy & Susan Allen — They both dedicated their race & donated their Ironman Chattanooga...
Nov 13, 20141 min read


Ironman Chattanooga for Troops
iMoveFor and Medals of Honor Founder, Amy Cotta competes at the Inaugural Ironman Chattanooga in military combat boots and pack carrying...
Aug 13, 20131 min read
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