Soldier Supports The Fisher House

Regan Turner clearing one of the many caches

found that the insurgents used to create IEDs

Regan Turner has served a tour served in combat in both Afghanistan and Iraq, and knows firsthand the sacrifices made by those who answered our nation's call of duty. Regan is originally from San Antonio, Texas and my husband's cousin. Regan has decided to participate in the 32nd Marine Corps Marathon to support the Fisher House. His goal is $1000.00 but I am trying to help him exeeed this goal. This is an honorable cause and I admire Regan for taking on this challenge. The 32nd Marine Corps Marathon will be in Washington, D.C., Sunday, October 28, 2007. Good Luck, Regan! Thanks for all you have done and continue to do for our country. God Bless You and all our Troops!

Regan writes:

Family and Friends,

Something I have wanted to do in recent years is to run a marathon (I'm still not sure why). Yes, 26.2 miles of pain and endurance, and some say...fun. So, after a bit of deliberation, I finally signed up to run the 2007 Marine Corps Marathon on October 28, 2007. Not only will this be my first marathon, but I will be doing it in part to raise funds for The Fisher House, a charitable organization that supports America's service members and their families.

My mother has volunteered at The Fisher House in San Antonio for the past two years. On a couple of occasions, I have accompanied her to the house and was truly moved by both the resilience of the families whose loved ones are recovering, and the dedication of the staff and volunteers of the house to ensure that visiting families receive the best hospitality and care imaginable.

For those who are unfamiliar with The Fisher House, it is a charity that provides lodging, meals, and/or transportation to the families of service members fallen ill or wounded in combat, so that the families can be with their loved ones during the long road to recovery. Additionally, The Fisher House took the lead on building The Center for the Intrepid, also in San Antonio, which is the premier rehabilitation center for service members suffering from traumatic wounds received in combat. (Here is a good article on that center: Newsweek Health

I have set a fundraising goal of $1000. I assure you that no contribution is too small or insignificant to help.

Thank you so much for your love, support, and prayers during my times overseas; also as I prepare for my new assignment in Quantico, VA. Now all I need to do is get myself up and train!! Best wishes and God Bless.

Semper Fidelis,

Regan Turner

Click Here To Help Regan Exceed His Goal

Fisher House Foundation is the premiere private foundation for supporting military families, primarily during a medical crisis. The Foundation has built 38 "comfort homes" on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers, and has made support to the service men and women wounded or injured in Iraq or Afghanistan its highest priority. The Foundation has received the highest possible ratings from the "watch dog" organizations that evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of nonprofit organizations: For every dollar donated to Fisher House Foundation, 97.5 cents goes directly into the Fisher House program. "Overhead," the combination of management and fundraising expenses, is only 2.5 cents. Your support will enable Fisher House to provide "comfort homes" to severely wounded or ill service members and their families. Find out more about the great works of Fisher House Foundation by visiting the web site: Fisher House