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My Story…
This will be my Seventh time running for Cell Phones for Soldiers and there is no better way to end the summer. Once July hits, a fervor of Red, White, and Blue spreads and we all feel a little more Patriotic than usual. This is a great opportunity to support those who we often celebrate and send prayers for. Your donation will help those who have served us stay in touch with their loved ones when they're abroad and make sure they have a warm welcome when they come home.
Donor FAQ
What does Cell Phones for Soldiers do?
Provides free communication services and emergency support to military members and veterans.
When was it founded?
2004
What impact has it made?
8 million+ prepaid calling cards provided450 million+ minutes of connection for deployed service members7,500 veterans supported through emergency funding25 million phones responsibly recycled to fund programs
What is Cell Phones for Soldiers Mobile?
A program launched in 2024 providing low-income and homeless veterans with a free smartphone and one year of unlimited talk, text, and data.
How many veterans are currently served?
14,500 veterans receive free phones and service through the program.
What is the goal of Cell Phones for Soldiers Mobile?
500,000 veterans connected in the next 5 years.
Why is this important?
Many veterans struggle to access housing, employment, and healthcare due to lack of connectivity. A phone provides a critical link to these opportunities.
On average, 22 veterans die by suicide each day, with isolation being a major factor. Access to communication, including the 988 Veterans Crisis Line, can be life-saving.
Cell Phones for Soldiers Mobile is more than a phone, it’s a bridge to stability, support, and connection.
Where do donations go?
100% of donations made through Race Roster support Cell Phones for Soldiers’ mission.
Impact of Donations
$25: One month of service for a veteran$50: Entry-level smartphone$75: Smartphone + one month of service$200: One year of service$250: Smartphone + one year of service
Description
Cell phones for soldiers is a nonprofit organization providing cost free communication services to active duty military members and Veterans.
