From September 11th to December 31st, JRC  will be joining Team TAPS participants from around the country in support of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). For the 20th anniversary of Team TAPS, JRC runners are completing 20 miles on their own as runners, bikers, walkers, or swimmers. JRC contributes to this program each year because of the tremendous support it provides to families who have been impacted by a death in the military. Although the in-person event is cancelled this year, I want you to remember why we run each year. 

We run to honor our fallen heroes. We run to remember the sacrifice experienced by men, women, and children all over our country. We run because it's hard. The physical act of running is our way of paving homage to the blessing, privilege, and opportunity afforded to us as citizens living in The United States of America. Every year we commit to lacing up our shoes, letting our feet brace the pavement, and forcing our muscles to put in the work as we pay tribute to the men and women in uniform protecting this great nation. 

Some will walk, some will run, some will bike, some will swim, and some may even dance. Together we will honor the life, love, and legacy of our fallen military heroes--while raising funds and awareness for TAPS.

The funds we 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 us honor our fallen heroes by supporting us in this effort.  No donation is too big or too small. 

Thank you!