New Armed Forces Day Event Salutes all Military, Families
across San Diego Region
Military Appreciation Month event aims to build support for U.S. military members and to raise funds to assist Navy and Marine Corps active duty, veterans and their families experiencing financial hardship.
(SAN DIEGO) – Marine Corps Aviation Association presents Navy Marine Corps P.R.O.U.D. Foundation’s inaugural PROUD to Walk for Those Who Serve charity event kicking off Armed Forces Day, Saturday May 15, and running through May 23, 2021.
The Navy Marine Corps P.R.O.U.D. Foundation created PROUD to Walk as a way to get Americans across the country to show their “Unwavering Devotion” to our U.S. military members and their families who sacrifice so much to keep our Nation safe.
“As a military spouse for 38 years I wanted to give back and help other military families,” shared Cathe Robling, Navy Marine Corps P.R.O.U.D. Foundation President. “The Navy Marine Corps PROUD Foundation was formed 5 years ago to help military members in need and we have been able to help over 2,000 military members, both active duty and retired, to date,” Cathe added.
On Armed Forces Day, May 15, the PROUD to Walk event will host its event program aboard the USS Midway Museum as an in-person and virtual event Facebook livestreamed to walkers around the country.
Confirmed speakers include:
– U.S. Marine Corps retired Lieutenant General Terry Robling, Navy Marine Corps PROUD Foundation Advisory Board Member
– U.S. Navy retired Master Chief Petty Officer Maurice Wilson, National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. Executive Director.
PROUD to Walk would like to thank all of our sponsors: Marine Corps Aviation Association, RIO Defense Development Group, Fireside Capital Advisors, HomeBridge Financial, Albertson’s/Vons and AleSmith Brewing Company. More sponsorships are still available.
PROUD to Walk Details
Date/Time: May 15-23, 2021
Location: Virtual, across San Diego County and across the country
Event Website: https://navymarinecorpsproudfoundation.org/proud2walk/
Event Registration: Visit Eventbrite: Entry fees – $30 for adults 13 & up; $15 for children 5-12; Team Registration – $20 per person
PROUD to Walk Kick off Event Program Details
Date/Time: Saturday, May 15 at 9am (Armed Forces Day)
Location: USS Midway Museum, Top Deck
Attendees: Invited special guests, program speakers, select walkers and the local media
MEDIA interested in covering the Armed Forces Day, May 15 kick-off event on the USS Midway should contact Allana Meyer at [email protected].
Special Guests available for interviews before and after our May 15 event on the USS Midway
– U.S. Marine Corps retired Lieutenant General Terry Robling, President & Owner RIO Defense Development Group
– U.S. Navy retired Rear Admiral Len Hering, Sr., I Love Clean San Diego, Executive Director
– U.S. Navy retired Master Chief Petty Officer Maurice Wilson, National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. Executive Director.
– Barry White, U.S. Navy veteran and Director, San Diego Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
– Cathe Robling, President, Navy Marine Corps P.R.O.U.D. Foundation
We are also available for morning shows and pre-event media engagements.
About Navy Marine Corps P.R.O.U.D. Foundation
The Navy Marine Corps PROUD Foundation has been assisting San Diego Marines, Sailors, and their families with financial difficulties or emergencies since March 2018. The Foundation has been able to raise over $70,000 and assist 547 Active Duty, Retired or Military family members since being founded. Visit our website for full details – https://navymarinecorpsproudfoundation.org
About Marine Corps Aviation Association
The Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) is a 501(c)(19) non-profit organization that recognizes professional excellence in Marine aviation, educates the public on its history and heritage, safeguards its future by publishing the recipients of the 28 Marine Corps Aviation Awards annually, and supports the fraternal bond of its membership.
