Team Vengeance raise funds to support the professional development and transition needs of U.S. Army Rangers via the GallantFew’s Darby Project. Together, our miles change lives. #RRR19, #RunRangerRun
Why Team Vengeance?
On Oct. 19, 2001, Rangers from 3rd Ranger Battalion conducted a parachute assault onto Vengeance Drop Zone in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The Rangers successful raid on Objective Rhino marked the 75th Ranger Regiment's initial entry into the Global War on Terror. Team Vengeance honors those that led the way in the persistent fight against the perpetrators of 9/11, and those that defend liberty abroad today against like-minded enemies of freedom. Our veterans have earned the right to the best resources available to live a life full of hope and purpose. It is our job to ensure they receive those resources.
Why Run Ranger Run?
Run Ranger Run is the annual fundraising event of the GallantFew, a veteran nonprofit service organization. Funds from Run Ranger Run are used to support individual veteran transition needs and advocate for the advancement of veteran transition initiatives at the local, regional, and national levels.
Our team of 10 walks, runs, rides, steps, and rows a combined total of 565 miles in the month of February.
The GallantFew objective is to connect every transitioning veteran with a veteran mentor – one who has successfully transitioned, is local, and from the same branch of the service with a very similar military background. We want this to happen as close to transition from active duty as possible for the greatest preventive effect, but we also spend a lot of time helping veterans through issues that have arisen over years of less-than successful transition. The work of GallantFew does make a difference -- YOUR miles WILL change lives!
Run Ranger Run Background
In 2012, 3rd Ranger Battalion veteran US Army Corporal Cory Smith, having deployed to combat twice, experienced having friends killed and wounded and with his own marriage failing decided to highlight the difficult journey home many soldiers have leaving the Army by undergoing a very public and very difficult journey home himself. Cory decided to run 565 miles in 28 days with holding his daughter Elleigh in his arms the end goal of his run.