Family and Friends,

In February 2017, HERO Club will be hosting the HERO Raider Challenge: In Honor of Capt. Matthew Manoukian. The HERO Raider Challenge is a 12-hour event inspired by Marine Special Operations courses such as Basic Reconnaissance Course, MARSOC Selection and Scout Sniper School. Active-duty and retired MARSOC Raiders will act as cadre and mentors for the event, challenging participants to have the mindset described in the Recon Creed. We will push through all pain and thoughts of quitting by remembering the ultimate sacrifice made by Capt. Matthew Manoukian and other Raiders like him, ensuring we honor his name.

Through the event, we are fundraising for the MARSOC Foundation. They offer benevolent support to MARSOC Raiders when they transistion from active duty. Any amount makes a huge impact on supporting those who have sacrificed to protect our country. Supporting this organization is especially important to me because MARSOC Raiders have been my mentors in San Diego, and they are offering their time and resources to help prepare me for my career.