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Walk For Pat- Rory’s Journey Across the Country
On September 17, a Chicago man embarked on a journey across the country to honor
his fellow Ranger and friend, Pat Tillman. Rory Fanning started in Virginia
Beach, North Carolina with his backpack, his laptop and his determination to
raise money for the Foundation. His initial goal of $100,000 has now be
increased to a goal of $3.6 million to symbolize the amount of the NFL contract
that Tillman turned down when he enlisted in the US Army. Rory’s journey is
being documented on his blog www.walkforpat.org with photos and stories of
those he has met along the way as well as ways to contribute to Rory’s monetary
goal. Rory has become somewhat of a traveling celebrity, doing interviews in
many of the cities that he passes through, increasing awareness about
Leadership Through Action™ and The Pat Tillman Foundation.
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Lockheed Martin's “42 Projects in 42 Days” Campaign Promotes Community Service in Phoenix Area
Goodyear, Ariz., May 6th, 2008 -- Lockheed Martin is participating in a six-week community service campaign in memory of Pat Tillman, a star football player and Army Ranger. The "42 in 42" campaign brings together volunteers from across the Phoenix community to complete a service project a day for 42 days.
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Tillman inspires teacher to run: Rocket City Marathon part of man's tribute
Rocket City Marathon part of man's tribute
The life - and death - of late NFL star/soldier Pat Tillman inspired an overweight teacher who once knew him to get off the couch and get moving.
Read more in The Huntsville Times
UCLA Student, Dan Nelson, holds fundraising marathon for the Pat Tillman Foundation
"My name is Dan Nelson. I’m a student and football player at UCLA. Last year I did a little fundraising marathon for your foundation. This year people donated money to your foundation after I solicited them into donating in exchange for my running a 50-kilometer race. People were very generous."
High School Students Debate the Greatest American Leader at Saint Peter's College
Ryan Jacobs of Ramapo High School
earned the $10,000 first prize. Jacobs
chose Pat Tillman, a professional football
star who joined the Army Rangers
and was killed in action in Afghanistan,
as the greatest American hero.
Read more in College Magazine, Summer 2006 (see page 5 of the pdf)
Honoring Sacrifice
The way brothers Jim and Billy Fortescue see it, some
wrongs cry out for righting. So on Jan. 27, they'll be hosting a celebration
of the life and sacrifice of Pat Tillman.
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Kids for PTF
Reed Seidel's Mother writes to PTF: "My 9 year old son was profoundly affected by the death of Pat Tillman. For his birthday this year, he would like guests to make a donation to the foundation in lieu of gifts. Could you send me any type of literature to distribute to the parents? Also, our 4th grade team would like to put a #40 on their helmets to remind them of his sacrifice."