I will be running in the 2024 NYC Marathon in support of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). TAPS provides direct support to families who have been impacted by a death in the military regardless of geography or circumstance.

I am running in honor of my grandfather David Wright (pictured above), who was killed in Vietnam when my mother was nine and her sisters were eight and six years old.

My grandmother, mom, and aunts had to move forward without grief counseling and resources to help them navigate their changed lives and circumstances. TAPS was not yet in existence and would have helped them immensely.

The funds I raise will flow directly into TAPS programming which supports these families through an amazing network of resources, seminars and publications. TAPS provides these services at no charge to survivors from all branches of the service, including Reserves and National Guard. TAPS’ programs and services are available not only for immediate family, but also for extended family and friends. Please help me honor our fallen heroes by supporting me in this effort.  

No donation is too big or too small. 

Thank you!

Dave

VMH: DAVID I. WRIGHT, MAJ, USAF (usnamemorialhall.org)