Dear Family and Friends,
Welcome to my fundraising page! Please help me support Team Foster by making a donation through my fundraising page for Ruff Ride Philly.
On June 4-5th, 2022 our team will join several other teams to ride a spin bike for 24 hours to raise money for this cause. We take turns keeping the bike going to 24 hours at Lincoln Financial Field.
Even a small donation will help me achieve my goal! The process is fast, easy, and secure.
I will also be biking in memory of my father, Tom Tharp. My dad was a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War in the Army Battery A 5th Battalion, the 16th Artillery and 4th Infantry Division. He was the recipient of two Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star of Valor and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross. During a battle for a bridge, my dad was struck with a grenade that ruptured both his eardrums leaving him unable to walk. If it wasn’t for two brothers in arms pulling him to safety and the work of field medics, my three siblings and I would not be here today. This is all in their honor.
Team Foster honors the spirit and sacrifice of Captain Erick Foster who was killed while engaging enemy forces in 2007 in Iraq. To carry on Erick’s legacy, our fundraising supports Team Foster’s mission: No Hero Left Behind.
Team Foster fights for the unmet needs of injured and disabled Veterans by bringing together civilians, Veterans and highly trained service dogs.
Team Foster does this by:
- Helping Veterans obtain highly-trained service dogs they need at no cost,
- Providing grants for the unmet needs of Veterans and their service dog
- Promote awareness of service-related PTSD and TBI, and advocate for the long-term needs of our Veterans.
I am eager to raise money for Team Foster to fund service dogs for injured veterans. I hope you are able to support me.
Thank you in advance.
Kris
Ruff Ride Philly: 24-Hour Spin Relay
Welcome to Ruff Ride: 24-Hour Spin Relay!
Ruff Ride challenges teams to tackle a 24-hour spin event. On June 4-5, 2022 we will take over Lincoln Financial Field. All proceeds go to benefit Team Foster's mission.
Why We Ride: Team Foster fights for the unmet needs of injured and disabled Veterans by bringing together civilians, Veterans and highly trained service dogs.
We do this by:
- Helping Veterans obtain highly-trained service dogs they need at no cost,
- Providing grants for the unmet needs of Veterans and their service dog
- Promote awareness of service-related PTSD and TBI, and fight for the long-term needs of our Veterans.
Inspiration: Team Foster honors the spirit and sacrifice of Captain Erick Foster who was killed while engaging enemy; forces in 2007 in Iraq. Erick was a warrior, a leader and an inspiration. He pushed himself and those around him to be better – to go a little farther, to give a little more. And that’s what Team Foster does. We go a little farther, we give a little more to support the service men and women who kept us safe.
We want YOU to go a little farther and give a little more.
Visit our Facebook Page for more information: Ruff Ride Philly
Welcome to the Team!
Team Foster is a 501(c)(3) charity organization founded to honor Captain Erick Foster though its mission: No Hero Left Behind. Team Foster fights for the unmet needs of injured and disabled Veterans by bringing together civilians, Veterans and highly trained service dogs.
We do this by:
- Helping Veterans obtain highly-trained service dogs they need at no cost,
- Providing grants for the unmet needs of Veterans and their service dog,
- Ensuring Veteran service dogs receive the highest quality training,
- Promote Awareness of Service-Related PTSD and TBI, and advocate for the long-term needs of our Veterans.
If your company or organization is interested in sponsoring Team Foster, please email us at [email protected] for opportunities.
Team Foster was founded in honor of Captain Erick Foster. A natural leader and a warrior, Erick pushed those around them to do more and to take care of their teammates.
Team Foster seeks to honor Erick's legacy by pushing ourselves and taking care of our teammates - the Veterans who have sacrificed so much on our behalf. Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) are the signature wounds of post-9/11 warfare. Hundreds of thousand of Veterans have returned home afflicted with these invisible wounds. As a result, 20+ Veterans and military members lose their lives to suicide every day.
But there's hope: Service Dogs Save Lives.
Service dogs are an elegant solution to the complex symptoms of PTSD and TBI. An alternative to medications, these dogs have been proven over and over again to save the lives of our heroes. However, a properly trained and accredited service dog takes 2 years and costs over $25,000 to train. Team Foster fills this need and ensures that our Veterans receive the service dogs they need at no cost. We then partner with the Veteran to "watch their six" going forward by providing grants and additional support as needed.
Learn more about Team Foster at www.TeamFoster.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the handle: @weareteamfoster.
Checks or matching donations may be sent to:
Team Foster, PO Box 2145, Philadelphia, PA, 19103