Semper Fi & America's Fund Launches 15th Annual Double Down for Veterans Match Campaign to Raise $20 Million
OCEANSIDE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 15th consecutive year, Semper Fi & America's Fund (The Fund) is honored to announce the launch of its annual Double Down for Veterans Match Campaign, in partnership with The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf). This year's campaign aims to raise $20 million to support our Nation's most critically wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families.
Since the campaign began in 2012, it has generated nearly $275 million for The Fund's mission, fueled by $118 million in match gifts from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and the generosity of thousands of donors nationwide.
Now through December 31, 2026, every donation to The Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10 million, by The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and PXG.
"For more than two decades, we have seen firsthand that the needs of our service members and their families change over time, but they don't simply disappear," said Karen Guenther, Founder and CEO of Semper Fi & America's Fund. "What Bob and Renee have made possible through this extraordinary partnership is the ability to be there when those needs arise, whether that is tomorrow, five years from now, or decades from now. That kind of commitment changes lives."
In FY 2026 alone, 5,600 service members received support from The Fund for the first time, the highest number since its inception in 2004. This number underscores both the continued need among our Nation's military community and the importance of being there for our service members and their families long after returning home. Veterans engaged with The Fund for three or more years are 70–80% less likely to experience challenges including substance abuse, housing insecurity, suicidal ideation, and anxiety.
Since 2004, The Fund has delivered nearly $600 million in grants, programs, and services assisting over 45,000 service members and veterans and 100,000 family members.
"Having served as a U.S. Marine, I know firsthand the devastating impacts of war," said Bob Parsons, a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran. "The men and women who put everything on the line for our country deserve to know that we'll be there when they need us most. That they're never alone, never forgotten."
"What I treasure most about this campaign is who shows up for it," said Renee Parsons, Co-Founder of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. "Year after year, thousands of people across the country open their hearts to our veterans and their families. That's community at its best, and Bob and I feel fortunate to be part of something so special."
As service members continue to answer our Nation's call, Semper Fi & America's Fund remains steadfast in its commitment to stand beside them and their families to provide the care, connection, and support they deserve for a lifetime.
Online donations can be made at www.thefund.org/donate.
About Semper Fi & America's Fund
Semper Fi & America's Fund provides urgently needed resources and lifetime support for combat-wounded, critically ill, and injured service members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Fund delivers comprehensive programs that ensure service members and their families have the support they need during recovery and throughout their lives.
About The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation inspires hope by providing critical funding at critical times to nonprofit organizations striving to make a difference. The Foundation supports efforts that benefit underserved and marginalized populations and causes close to the Parsons' hearts, including veterans and first responders, youth and education, health and home, and the American dream.
About PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf)
Founded by U.S. Marine Corps veteran Bob Parsons and driven by an uncompromising commitment to performance, PXG develops some of the world's finest golf equipment, accessories, and apparel. Through its PXG for Heroes program and philanthropic initiatives, PXG proudly supports military members, veterans, and first responders.
SOURCE Semper Fi & America's Fund
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