​Why do we ask for donations?

​We are seeking sponsors/donations to help offset the cost of event expenses and to assist in providing support, hope and healing to those who grieve the death of a loved one regardless of relationship or circumstance. Although we try to get as many services and provisions donated as we can there are some things such as accommodations for the Core Run Team and Gold Star Family members,  event T-shirts for the runners, escorts, and Gold Star Families,  and nutrition supplies etc. that we may have to purchase.
When we started back in 2009 it was a two day Run - in 2011 we had to extend to three days and in 2015 we had to extend again to four days!
This means that our necessary expenses to enable the Run continue to increase dramatically - in 2018 for example:
  • Mailed over one thousand, five hundred Run t-shirts to Gold Star Families at no cost to them...
  • Provided almost three hundred hotel rooms to our Gold Star Families and our military Run team at no cost to them...
  • Other major expenses include the rental of 3 RVs to transport our run team, food, drinks, first aid supplies including ice packs, bandages etc., and countless other supplies...
  • Throughout the year we also provide help including possible financial assistance to Gold Star Family members who may find themselves in need.
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for their very generous donations and we wish to assure you that 100% of your donation will be used to cover the necessary expenses of The Mission...         .

2022/2023 Donors...

  • Music Honor Society, Lower Cape May Regional High School.
  • Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 955, Wildwood NJ.
  • John Claisse - In appreciation and remembrance of the sacrifices made by so many and personal admiration for the Taylor/Edwards family.  Well done!!!
  • Faculty, Staff & Students at Monmouth University.
  • John Pogson - God Bless You!
  • Andrea Grez - In loving memory of my son, LCpl Jourdan Lin Grez, KIA May 11, 2005. Thank you, NJ Run for the Fallen, for always honoring and remembering.
  • Greta Hovik
  • Arthur and Deborah Porter
  • Marie Ehrhardt
  • Shannon Rocco - Donation toward necessary expenses of The NJ Run For The Fallen 
  • The General Lafayette Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution - In Memory of SGT Clarence L. Floyd Jr.
  • Charlene Cosgrove-Bowie - In Memory of our son LCpl Chris Cosgrove III, and all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
  • Lisa Marie Brunner - In Honor of Benjamin Alan Brunner, Love and miss you....Mom
  • Elizabeth Zaneri - SSgt Philip J. Zaneri
  • Greta Hovik - Always Honored ~ Always Remembered.
  • Karen Tronkowski - Love you forever and always, Joseph Naglak. XOXO Uncle Kevin, Aunt Karen, Ethan, and Emma. 
  • Sara & Michael Laffey SR.
  • Robert & Edith Kopsitz
  • Marianne and Rich Hingston - In Loving Memory of our Nephew Tech Sgt Nicholas Murgolo.
  • Antonia M. Mcnamara - Honoring my beloved angel: RUBEN A HERRARTE PALACIOS, I LOVE YOU, I MISS YOU VERY MUCH.
  • John & Maureen O'Brien
  • Our Lady Of Peace, Columbiettes Council 9199
  • Kenneth Gurbisz - In Memory of Captain James Gurbisz
  • Patricia Murgolo - In loving memory of Tech Sgt Nicholas P Murgolo, USAF. You are forever loved and forever in our hearts, Mah and your loving family.
  • Frank McHugh - Continue the great work.  You are all awesome.  Colonel John M. McHugh
  • Scott Packen - Fallen, but not forgotten
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