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donation request email

Tough Ruck Marathon Mission Donor Email

Subject: I’m Rucking 26.2 Miles to Honor Our Fallen Warriors – Support My Tough Ruck Mission!

Dear [Donor Name],

I am reaching out to you today with a deep sense of purpose and a request for your support. This year, I am taking on the grueling Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston – a marathon-distance ruck march where participants carry weighted rucksacks to honor our nation’s Fallen Military, First Responders, and their families.

The Mission

The Tough Ruck is not just a physical challenge; it is a mission of remembrance and support. On April 19, 2026, I will be marching 26.2 miles with [Weight of Ruck, e.g., a 35-pound rucksack] on my back, carrying the names of our heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice. This effort is all about ensuring their memory is never forgotten.

The funds I raise will directly benefit the Military Friends Foundation, the official charity of Tough Ruck. This foundation provides critical support to Warrior families and the families of the fallen in times of need.

How You Can Help?

My personal fundraising goal is [Your Goal Amount], and I need your help to reach it! Your donation will directly support military families and families of Fallen Heroes, providing them with essential care and assistance. Here are three amounts to consider:

  • $26.20 to symbolically cover a mile of the mission.
  • $50.00 to help support a family in a time of crisis.
  • [Your preferred higher amount] to show significant support for our heroes’ loved ones.

You can make a secure donation through my personal fundraising page here: [Your Fundraising Link]

Thank you for considering a donation and for helping me honor those who gave everything for us. Your support will be the weight I carry that fuels me to the finish line.

With gratitude,

[Your Name] [Link to your Tough Ruck Participant Page, if different from the donation link] [Optional: Your connection to the cause or why you are participating]

Short version (for quick forwards)

Subject: Help me ruck for our Massachusetts Families of the Fallen

Hi [Name], I’m training for Tough Ruck 2026 to support Warriors and First Responders. I’ll carry [Y-lb] for 26.2 miles in honor of [who/why]. Could you donate $25, $50, or $100 to help me reach $[goal] by [date]?
Donate: [your link]

Thank you,

[Your Name]