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For participating in The 2026 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

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My Story…

Running for Veterans holds a Special Place in my heart My Father was a Vietnam War veteran. He was in a Special unit and never spoke of anything he did over there. Vietnam Veterans did not get a fair chance and were not respected when they came home. They risks their lives for their country only to come home with no welcome. Now years later Vietnam Veterans are recognized and finally respected. My Father loved Cape Cod and growing up we spent every summer visiting many times. in 2007 He was finally able to live on Cape Cod until he Passed away from complications due to Agent Orange side Effects. Some of those side effects were transferred to me as I have Tourette's Syndrome and a few other conditions, but they do not stop me from anything. I run to support and Bring Awareness. I'm certain my father looks down every year to watch me run and he's proud and smiling. 

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Running the iconic seven miles of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race is an incredible way to honor those who have served, and your gift will help the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center provide lifesustaining support to local veterans right here at home.

 

This year, our team is taking on the 7mile ASICS Falmouth Road Race along the Cape Cod coastline to raise critical funds for the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center (CIVOC), the preeminent resource and referral hub for veterans and their families across Cape Cod and the Islands. Since 1983, CIVOC has delivered comprehensive, lifesustaining services at no cost, ensuring that no veteran is left behind.

 

Every dollar you give stays local and strengthens CIVOC’s four pillars of care: safe and stable housing, access to nutritious food through veterans’ food pantries, flexible mental health support, and community outreach and transportation that connect veterans with the care and benefits they’ve earned. Your donation will help keep a roof over a veteran’s head, put groceries on the table, provide counseling in a trusted environment, and get someone to a critical medical appointment or support program.

 


Please consider supporting our runners with a taxdeductible gift of any size; together, we can turn every mile into tangible hope, stability, and dignity for those who served our country and now call the Cape and Islands home.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jun 01 George and Sandy Run Matt Run! $28.10
Jun 01 Stephanie Baker Keep up the strong work, Matt! Undisclosed amount
May 27 Anonymous Matthew you are an inspiration you never stop you never give up and always give no matter what you are going through Undisclosed amount
May 03 Cori Blaisdell I’ll be rooting for you!! $11.75
Apr 14 Steve Carrier $28.10
Apr 14 Ann Poirier Good Luck, Matt!!! $28.10
Apr 13 Mike Anderson Get 'em bro! $22.65
Apr 11 Chris and Gillian Turo Good luck Matt!! Thanks for supporting the veterans. We are so proud of you $109.85
Apr 10 Bill G $44.45
Apr 08 Elia Borges So proud of you!! $28.10