Bob Parsons’ Marine Corps Birthday & Veterans Day Salute | PXG 2023

All donations can be made at thefund.org/match
For the 12th consecutive year, Semper Fi & America’s Fund (The Fund) is partnering with The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation (The Foundation) and PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf) for the Double Down for Veterans match campaign. Through the end of the year, The Foundation, with support from PXG, will generously match up to $10 million in donations made to The Fund. If met, this match will bring support of The Fund from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and PXG to $100 million!
The Fund will celebrate its 20th anniversary this Spring. Since its inception in 2004, it has given more than $320 million in grants to support 31,000 combat-wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families.
One service member, Marine Sergeant Gabe Martinez, lost both his legs when struck by an IED in Afghanistan. When Gabe returned home to be reunited with his wife of three months, Semper Fi & America’s Fund stepped in to help him overcome the challenges of returning to civilian life and managing his injury. With support from The Fund, Gabe was provided adaptive equipment that enabled him to embrace an active lifestyle, rock climbing and running marathons. Today, The Fund still stands by Gabe’s side, offering lifetime support for him and his family.
“Serving our service members, veterans, and military families for the past 19 years has been such an honor,” said Karen Guenther, President, CEO, and Founder of Semper Fi & America’s Fund. “I am so grateful to Bob and Renee Parsons for their unwavering support of our Nation’s heroes. Their generosity, through the Double Down for Veterans match campaign and beyond, has helped countless veterans achieve their highest level of independence and well-being.” 
As many service members battle lifelong effects - physical, mental, and emotional - of combat-related injuries or illnesses, one of the critical characteristics of The Fund is lifelong support. The Fund accompanies service members and veterans through the highs and lows, with case managers to check in regularly and other support for as long as needed.
“Transitioning away from military service, whether planned or unplanned due to injury, is never easy,” said Bob Parsons, Marine Corps Vietnam War Veteran, Co-Founder of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and Founder and CEO of PXG. “Often times these service men, women, and families are carrying both visible and invisible wounds that they’re unprepared to deal with. That’s where The Fund comes in, providing a unique level of support during their time of need.”
Parsons issued the Double Down for Veterans challenge via a moving video address in which he discusses his own personal challenge with PTSD.
Since it began in 2012, the Double Down for Veterans match campaign has raised $193 million thanks to the thousands of donors who, year after year, have looked forward to participating in the annual match from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and PXG. These funds have helped support 31,000 service members, veterans, and military families in The Fund’s care.
“Bob and I have a deep commitment to our military families - those who safeguard and preserve our Nation’s freedom,” said Renee Parsons, Co-founder of The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and President and Executive Creative Director of PXG Apparel. “The Fund’s unique model of lifetime assistance ensures they always have the care and support they need. And we are honored to partner, personally and through PXG, to provide the hope and unparalleled care they deserve.”
All donations can be made at thefund.org/match

[@wilburcase3766]

I am a Navy vet 1954 to 1958 as a fellow vet I want to say WELCOME HOME and thank you for your service God Bless you

[@jamesrice6096]

To be honest, I have no combat time and was blessed with 22+ years in the Corps as an airwinger. My friends who were combat Marines suffer from the things that come after you get out. There is the trauma you spoke about with broken families and ex wives, immersion in civilian society where a basic level of integrity can't be expected, no common goals, selfishness, lack of trust, etc. These things are what I can talk and help them with, being that combat is something I will never fully grasp, and know it. The transition is, for some, as brutal emotionally as other things they experienced. Good on you for your program. It's something that's long overdue. Semper Fi. You look great for 248.

[@user-vi8dx5gb6c]

Desert Storm Marine, Sgt. I remember returning to the States, we landed in Maine, off loaded to refuel & we were meet & I will never ever forget they looked at the older men Sgt majors, 1st Sgt, Col. & asked if they had served in Vietnam & WELCOMED THEM HOME. I make it a point to when I see an older Veteran, I inquire & if they were there, I welcome them HOME. SEMPER FI to all our Brothers HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

[@pxg]

That's an amazing memory! Thanks for sharing it with us. Semper Fi 💪

[@Rocdog]

Bob, I hope you see this. I served in the Air Force during the Cold War as a B-52 gunner as my first job in the Air Force. After they got rid of my job, I went to security police. I served in the gulf war and then after getting out of the Air Force in 1993, became a firefighter for 25 years until I was retired with stage four triple hit lymphoma. I’ve beat cancer, but during that time, my ex-wife gave me divorce papers and has alienated me for my children in Scottsdale. I haven’t seen them since 2021. I struggle every day still no matter how much therapy I’ve had with survivors guilt from combat, and also being a firefighter and surviving cancer. I thank God every day for my therapist. I’ve had EMDR, hypnosis therapy, and NET, which is called Nuro emotional therapy. Like you, I am home after 34 years. Thank you for this video. God bless you and your family and since normally up in the mountains above you, I hope someday and Scottsdale to meet you shake your hand play golf with you and hopefully by you a beer.

[@GlennTeague]

Happy Birthday! I know it was yesterday but I love your story! I'm a Marine too. Younger 94 to98 thank you for your service and sharing your story we are all brothers!❤

[@romarrocoleman8580]

Thank You 🙏🏾 for your Service Sir 🫡

[@jamestunstall2732]

Semper Fi Brother and Happy Birthday

[@WarriorsBreakfast]

WELCOME HOME & HAPPY 248th BIRTHDAY MARINES! GOD BLESS THE CORPS, OORAH!

[@garyluck8502]

Thanks for your service! Everyone please remember the ones that didn’t make it back home!!!! 67 was my year. Thanks

[@JohnnyPaco-cc2tx]

Welcome home Sir. Thank you for your service.

[@LuisCipher]

Oorah! Happy Birthday Marines!

[@chriscox4271]

Semper Fi, brother 🇺🇸

[@pxg]

Semper Fi 🇺🇸

[@jameshutchins6077]

Bob, Semper Fi, brother. I agree PTSD came in many forms. I was there in 71-72 at M.C.A.S Rose Gard, RTAFB Nam Phong, Thailand. I lost my dear new born daughter to a perjuring wife in court. Felt betrayed and crushed emotionally but swallowed the pain for years.

[@DB-nu8tr]

Thank you for your service, Mr. Parsons. Thank you for what you are doing for Marines and other service members. God bless you. Semper Fi

[@robertmeyers7907]

Been waiting for the yearly MOTHER GREEN tribute. So look forward to this. Da Nang 65-66. Semper Fi.

[@pxg]

Semper Fi! Thank you for your service. ^Delaney

[@jeffreybelko3383]

Semper Fi brother and welcome home!

[@WindshieldDiaries]

Welcome home Bob! Semper Fi!

[@keeplifemoving]

Welcome Home Bob... Semper Fi and Happy Birthday. I'm 3rd generation of 4 Gen's of Marines..

[@warshipsdd-2142]

Semper Fi Bob, seems like yesterday and yet long ago (63-67). We will never "readjust", especially we Jarheads. We can become that new self that will always be faithful to those we remember every day. Welcome home Marines.

[@88nblock]

I work for you and appreciate you!!! Thank you for making my life better sir. Welcome home!

[@MS-ih8tg]

An hon e st and forthright message. Proof I our guiding light. God bless you Bob. Mark Sliepcevic LCDR

[@oaktree1585]

Semper Fi im Rokmc Happy birthday Usmc We fight together Vietnam war 1965

[@GlennTeague]

God bless my Brother

[@inwoodboy1937]

You are the man, Bob. Semper Fi.

[@lindakeo770]

Thank you for your service!

[@jamesborgan5468]

Semper Fi, Brother. I hope to have the privilege of meeting you someday, if you ever visit Orlando, FL.

[@DevilDog3015]

Thank you, And Happy Birthday DevilDogs

[@tritondriver1]

Happy Birthday!! Semper Fi!! " 96-03"

[@jimm0802]

Welcome home Marine. Semper Fi

[@Sultannaveture]

welcome home brothers finally you are home

[@rudolfpeterudo3100]

Happy birthday to Uncle Sams Misguided Children. From one vet in a different nation and service to another.

[@jonlong5923]

Thank you Marine. Welcome home. Cpl Long. 0331. 2/2 fox Co

[@ExcusesAreLies]

Welcome home semper Fi happy birthday/veterans Day devil dog

[@MANATWORKlives]

Semper Fi, brother.

[@joemcdonald6963]

Semper Fi

Hero or not! Velkominn heim Bob (Icelandic) / Welcome home Bob!

[@kailife1950]

Semper Fi!

[@fewridge6479]

Semper Fi my friend.

[@pxg]

Semper Fi 🇺🇸

[@robertmeyers7907]

PS gaming 0211’s and love them.

[@planBdeveloper]

Semper Fi Devil Dogs!

[@kevindelee5473]

Semper FI

[@tobiasball5225]

Thank you, sir,

[@usmcfrommt9790]

Semper Fi my brother.

[@brianbrinegar6086]

God bless

[@sammaynard8670]

uh rah mr parsons, marine maynard at your service. wouldn't mind talking to you about a memorial bike for camp lejeune vets like me. got PTSD too so under stand you as fully as a man can.could really use your help brother.

[@0311andnice]

Rah