PREVIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS
$39,000
TOTAL DONATION
100K+
SOCIAL MEDIA IMPRESSIONS
450+
EVENT ATTENDEES
20+
SPONSORS
LOCAL PARTNERS
$8,000
PRODUCT
GIVEAWAY VALUE
1 MILE RUN
100 PULL-UPS
200 PUSH-UPS
300 AIR SQUATS
1 MILE RUN TO FINISH
Participants also wear a weighted vest equivalent to 20 pounds to represent the gear worn by soldiers in combat
The Murph Challenge is a fitness event that honors Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, a U.S. Navy SEAL officer who was killed in action in Afghanistan. Lieutenant Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during Operation Red Wings where he sacrificed his life for the safety of his squad. The challenge was created to commemorate his selflessness, sacrifice, and dedication to service.
EVENT VISION 2024
$150,000
TOTAL FUND RAISED FOR NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTHY VETERANS
All event proceeds will go toward National Center for Healthy Veterans, a 501(c) nonprofit with the mission of returning healthy veterans to America through a 9-month program where veterans are empowered by resiliency training, supportive community, and dignified work.
1000+
TOTAL ATTENDEES ON THE DAY OF EVENT
Participants of the Murph Challenge will honor the service of the men and women behind the United States military through completing the fitness challenge while attendees get to learn more about the sacrifices and challenges faced by veterans.
200K+
SOCIAL MEDIA IMPRESSIONS
The promotion of the event seeks to maximize attendance on the day of the event among Liberty University and the surrounding Lynchburg community.
LOCAL.
REGIONAL.
NATIONAL.
MEDIA COVERAGE BEFORE AND ON THE DAY OF EVENT
The extensive media coverage about the event will help us raise awareness about the tragic reality that 22 veterans tragically lose their lives to suicide each day.
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BENEFIACIARY
NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTHY VETERANS (NCHV)
With the mission of returning healthy veterans to America, NCHV provides a 9-month program where veterans are empowered by resiliency training, supportive community, and dignified work.
All contributions to the LU MURPH CHALLENGE are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law via the Stone Ridge Foundation (dba: National Center for Healthy Veterans), a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) (federal tax ID #84-2852661). NVHC is a a vetted ministry operating within New Horizon's Foundation (NHF) with Platinum GuideStar Rating.
