Welcome to the Semper Fi Fund Sports Page!

Home page for Team Semper Fi and our Community Athletes!


Team Semper Fi Sports Program

"Recovery Through Sport"


The heart and inspiration of IMSFF's Athletic Program, Team Semper Fi is made up of Service Members who have received (or who qualify for) assistance from IMSFF.


Members of Team Semper Fi with
General James T. Conway,
Commandant, USMC at the 2007 Faces of America Bike Ride • Gettysburg, PA • 04.28.2007

The Team Semper Fi (TSF) Sports Program was established in 2006 by the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund (TSF History) as an extension of the assistance the Fund provides to those who are injured in combat and training. The sole purpose of the program is to assist in the recovery and rehabilitation of our Veteran Athletes, and provide inspiration to all of the Veterans we serve.

The idea for Team Semper Fi was inspired by those wounded Marines and Sailors who refused to let their challenges prevent them from competing in athletic events, and whose drive and determination was inspirational to us all.

They are the servicemen and women who have overcome significant challenges in their service to our country, and have embraced the fighting, athletic spirit on their road recovery.

Sgt TJ Edwards was severely burned in Iraq and ran the full 2008 Marine Corps Marathon in "boots and utes" and carries fellow Veteran team mate, Frank Delgado (who had already finished and ran back to run the last miles with TJ) across the finish line with
TJ carrying Frank in a fireman's carry!!
See TJ's Story
Photo Courtesy of Moto-Photo

They are an inspriation to us all but, more importantly, they are an inspiration to their fellow Service Members who are also traveling down the road to recovery.

In the Veteran Athlete Program, IMSFF will provide our Veteran Athletes with coaches, specialized sporting equipment, entry fees, and travel expenses to athletic events.

Veteran Athletes will also be given the opportunity to receive Olympic Training through our partnership with the U.S. Paralympics! Read more »

If you qualify for assistance from IMSFF, please consider joining Team Semper Fi!

Becoming a team member gives you the opportunity to travel and receive some important training, but more importantly, it provides you with the opportunity to become an active member of an important team!

To join Team Semper Fi, please email:
info@semperfifund.org (and indicate TSF - Veteran Athlete Program)



Community Semper Fi Team

"Support Through Sport"

Providing much needed support, the Community Semper Fi Team consists of compassionate people who take the time and initiative to compete in athletic events, host athletic events and/or accomplish athletic feats, while supporting the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. Because funraising is a competitive endeavor, we consider all members of the Community Semper Fi Team, our Community Athletes!


IMSFF does not use its precious resources for fundraising, instead we rely on our supporters, like Community Athletes, to raise the funds we need to accomplish our vital mission.

By rallying communities in support of IMSFF, Community Athletes show our injured and ill servicemen and women that they are not forgotten, and that "help is on the way." The funding and awareness that is raised by Community Athletes is an integral part of the support IMSFF needs to accomplish its mission.

Competing in marathons, triathalons, softball games, baseball games, football games, motorsports, golfing, biking, climbing... any athletic event, Community Athletes pledge to raise funds and awareness for IMSFF, in their efforts, and they usually have fun in the process!

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or participating in your first event, your efforts can make a difference in the quality of life for our wounded!

If you would like to find an event to support the Community Semper Fi Team or one of our Community Athletes click here to find an event for you!

If you would like to host an event, please e-mail us today! We can help you setup your own fundraising web page using Active.com that’s fast and easy to use, and can be easily customized to suit your fundraising goals! Click here for more info!

To become one of our Community Athletes, or for event or sponsorship info, please email: info@semperfifund.org (please indicate Community Semper Fi Team).