TEAM SZLL- RAGBRAI 2024 Fundraising Challenge

Team SZLL - RAGBRAI 2024 Fundraising Challenge

Honoring Our Heroes, One Mile at a Time

I am Mark S., and this year, my family of seven and I are embarking on the RAGBRAI journey – riding approximately 435 miles with 18,375 feet of climbing, across Iowa. Four of us are military veterans or active duty, and together, we aim to honor our fallen comrades and support their families.

A Special Purpose

After 26 years in special operations, I am retiring. Throughout my career, I have witnessed the profound impact the loss of a service member has on their family. Two of my closest friends were killed in action, leaving behind loved ones whose lives were forever changed. This experience has fueled my passion for supporting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF).

Our Goal

We have set an ambitious goal to raise $10,000 for SOWF. This organization is dedicated to ensuring that every child of a fallen special operations soldier receives a college education. Your support can make a real difference in these families' lives.

The Challenge

To motivate your contributions, my family and I have set up a tiered challenge to push ourselves even further during RAGBRAI. Here's how your donations can unlock additional challenges for us:

1. $1,000 – 10 Extra Miles: We'll add an extra 10 miles to our ride.

2. $2,000 – 50 Push-ups: We'll complete 50 push-ups at the end of a day’s ride.

3. $3,000 – 100 Sit-ups: We'll conquer 100 sit-ups.

4. $4,000 – 12 Flights of Stairs: We'll find a local stadium and tackle 12 flights of stairs.

5. $5,000 – 200 Squats: We'll grind through 200 squats.

6. $6,000 – 150 Lunges: We'll push through 150 lunges.

7. $7,000 – 5-Minute Plank: We'll hold a plank for 5 minutes.

8. $8,000 – 300 Jumping Jacks: We'll complete 300 jumping jacks.

9. $9,000 – 200 Triceps Dips: We'll tackle 200 triceps dips.

10. $10,000 – Surprise Challenge: We'll reveal a final surprise challenge if we hit our goal!

Join Us in Making a Difference

We invite you to join us by riding on your own in honor of our fallen heroes. Whether it's a short ride around your neighborhood or a long-distance challenge, every mile counts. Push yourself beyond your typical limits and reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Together, we can honor their legacy and support their families.

Thank You

To all our donors, thank you for your generous support. Your contributions are helping us honor the bravery and sacrifice of our fallen heroes and support their families. Together, we can make a difference, one mile at a time.

Ride, Reflect, and Remember

Let's ride across Iowa, raise funds for SOWF, and honor the bravery and sacrifice of our fallen heroes. Together, we can make a difference, one mile at a time.

Sincerely,

Mark S