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2025 Gold Star and Survivor Endurance Program MCM Application

Application Form

* First Name

* Last Name

* Email

* Mobile Phone

* Address

* City

* State

* Postal Code

* Birthday

* Name of Your Fallen Loved One

* Relation to You

* Rank and Branch of Service of Fallen (ex: SFC/Army, Cpl/Marine Corps)

* Dates of Service of Fallen (From - To)

* Date of Death

* Age of Service Member at the Time of Death

* Cause of Death

Please include any links or articles about your loved one so that we may learn more about them.

* In your own words, please share what you would like us to know about your loved one. (Suggested response 100-250 words)

* Why do you feel you are a good fit for wear blue's Gold Star and Survivor Endurance Program? (Suggested response 100-250 words)

* How did you learn about wear blue and the Gold Star and Survivor Endurance Program?

If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please elaborate:

The mission of the Gold Star and Survivor Endurance Program is to empower our surviving family members on their journeys of healing and remembrance.

* What opportunities for personal growth do you see for yourself as a result of running a marathon? (Suggested response 100-250 words)

* Is this your first marathon?

* Do you have any health limitations or past/current injuries that would prevent you from completing the necessary training for your race?

If you answered “Yes” to the above question, please provide details here:

Throughout the program we will have regular conference calls, email discussions and other forms of communication. It is our way to connect with each of our participants and understand your training needs, discuss possible injuries and to motivate and best support each other through the process.

* Are you willing and able to participate in these monthly discussions?

* Please list an emergency contact with a phone number and relationship to you.

For us to apply for funding for the upcoming year, we need to provide our future funders with the demographics of our participants. This funding allows us to support and expand our programming. Please fill out a few optional questions below.

Ethnicity:

If you chose Other/Prefer to self-describe above, please fill in below:

Age:

Please choose what best applies to you:

* I agree to the terms and conditions listed on this application and am signing below:

Additional Information

Terms and Conditions

We invite parents, siblings, spouses, and children who have lost a loved one during or due to military service, to join a supportive community that understands their journey.

Selected participants will receive:

A personal running coach
Complimentary registration for the 50th Annual Marine Corps Marathon (26.2 miles)
Airfare and lodging
Personalized wear blue gear
A tribute installation on the wear blue Mile
An intimate remembrance dinner
20 weeks of support from the wear blue community

Training for and completing a marathon (26.2 miles) requires dedication, discipline, and perseverance. We are seeking participants who will embrace the challenge, grow through the experience, and commit to training in honor of their fallen loved one. Please carefully consider your ability to fully dedicate yourself to this meaningful journey before applying.

Important Dates:

Application Deadline: April 27, 2025 (Midnight Eastern)
Travel to Washington, DC: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Departure Begins: Monday, October 27, 2025

We encourage you to apply and honor your loved one through this powerful and transformative endurance challenge.