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COURAGE GAMES

The Courage Games celebrates the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces through sports participation and competition.

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COURAGE GAMES

COURAGE GAMES

COURAGE GAMES

COURAGE GAMES

COURAGE GAMES

The Courage Games celebrates the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces through sports participation and competition.

The Courage Games celebrates the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces through sports participation and competition.

The Courage Games celebrates the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces through sports participation and competition.

The Courage Games celebrates the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces through sports participation and competition.

Bill Carney
Bill Carney
Bill Carney
Bill Carney
2 Campaigns |
Gainesville, United States
$275 USD 4 backers
0% of $180,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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WHO  WE  ARE

The Courage Games celebrates the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces through sports participation and competition. Uniting Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen, Active Duty, and civilians through sport, the Courage Games develops camaraderie and the chance to dance in the end zone when the game is won; an entertaining way to get or stay fit and learn and affirm some life lessons along the way. 

In conjunction with the Empire State Sports Foundation and the Tulsa and Gainesville Sports Commissions , the Courage Games turns the life altering experience of these men and women into a life affirming experience through team and individual sports.  The Courage Games will start this September in Rochester, NY and in Tulsa, OK and finish in October in Gainesville, FL. The Courage Games will expand to other communities across America following the inaugural year.

WHAT  WE  NEED

We need to raise $180,000 ($60,000 per city) to conduct the event. Expenses include:

  • travel assistance for participants (Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Active Duty)
  • sports equipment
  • venues
  • officials/referees 
  • medals and trophies 
  • food service
  • participant apparel
  • etc.

IMPACT 

Camaraderie

With all of the technology in use by people today, it becomes quite easy to put oneself into a self imposed “solitary confinement”.  Face-to-face conversations and socialization are replaced by texting, tweeting, and social networking.  This is a huge adjustment for many of America’s war fighters returning home to their families and friends.  They relied on team work to accomplish their mission. Team sports keep the ancient ability of speaking to others alive and is a great way to practice this dying art.  

Individual

The best way to speak to a person’s head is through the heart, which sounds like a worn-out adage, but is so true. The Courage Games provides the service members with LSD (not the hallucinogen), but Long Steady Distance.  Exercise has a whole range of biochemical benefits to an individual’s well-being and behavior. Some of these chemicals can literally rebuild the brain. 

Citizenship

America is the "Land of the Free" because of the brave.  Members of the Armed Forces represent less than 2% of the population and many Americans do not know anyone in uniform.  The Courage Games will provide the opportunity for the 98% to meet and participate alongside that 2%.

Science & Medicine

The Courage Games will also sponsor two symposiums focused on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) to provide updates for medical providers. The PTSD/TBI:2012 symposia in Rochester and Gainesville will spotlight the escalating presence, as well as the causes, research, and technological advances that encompass the treatment of PTSD and TBI, both in the military and civilian populations.

OTHER  WAYS  TO  HELP

Times are tough and maybe you just can’t contribute, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help:

  • Sign up to compete
  • Spread the word and make some noise about the Courage Games.
  • Become a fan on the Courage Games Facebook page
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Honorable Mention

$25 USD
For any donation between $5 and $25 your name will be placed in the Honorable Mention tab on the Courage Games web site for two years. Your donation is tax deductible.
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Good Conduct Medal

$50 USD
For any donation between $25 and $50, your name will be placed in the Good Conduct Medal tab on the Courage Games web site for two years and you will receive a laser engraved 2g Courage Games Dog Tag USB Device.
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Commendation Medal

$100 USD
For any donation between $50 and $100, your name will be placed in the Commendation Medal tab on the Courage Games web site for two years and you will receive a laser engraved 4g Courage Games Dog Tag USB Device.
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Bronze Star

$250 USD
For any donation between $100 and $250, your name will be placed in the Bronze Star Medal tab on the Courage Games web site for two years and you will receive a laser engraved 6g Courage Games Dog Tag USB Device.
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Distinguished Service

$500 USD
For any donation between $250 and $500, your name will be placed in the Distinguished Service Medal tab on the Courage Games web site for two years and you will receive a laser engraved 8g Courage Games Dog Tag USB Device.
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Silver Star

$1,000 USD
For any donation between $500 and $1,000, your name will be placed in the Silver Star Medal tab on the Courage Games web site for two years and you will receive a laser engraved 16g Courage Games Dog Tag USB Device.
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Legion of Merit

$2,500 USD
For any donation between $1,000 and $2,500, your name will be placed in the Legion of Merit Medal tab on the Courage Games web site for two years and you will receive a laser engraved 32g Courage Games Dog Tag USB Device.
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Medal of Honor

$2,501 USD
For any donation over $2,500, your name will be placed in the Medal of Honor tab on the Courage Games web site for two years and you will receive a laser engraved 64g Courage Games Dog Tag USB Device.
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