Hero photo — service members, first responders & families1920 × 1080px · img/hero.jpgHonoring those who served. Standing with the families they left behind.
When a Hero falls, a family should never stand alone.
The Lucky Foundation provides direct financial assistance and educational scholarships to the families of fallen and seriously injured Military and First Responders.
What We Do
Family support800 × 600px · img/whatwedo-family.jpgDirect Financial Assistance
When the worst happens, the bills do not wait. We deliver direct financial relief to families of fallen and seriously injured Military and First Responders, so they can grieve, heal and hold their family together without a financial crisis on top of their loss.
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Scholarships800 × 600px · img/whatwedo-scholarships.jpgEducational Scholarships
We fund scholarships for the children of Heroes. A parent's sacrifice should open doors for their children, not close them. We help the next generation reach the future their parent dreamed for them.
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Our guided adventure expeditions are how we fund this work. Supporters take on the trail, the climb and the open country, and every mile raises real support for these families.
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Mission photo — folded flag, honor guard, or family1920 × 900px · img/purpose.jpgOur Purpose
More than a mission.
We honor the fallen and the seriously injured by standing with the people they loved most. We turn gratitude into action, miles into meaning and compassion into a check that arrives when a family needs it. This is how a grateful country says thank you.
“We grieve because we love. How lucky we are to have experienced that love.”
A Total Force Approach
Who We Serve
We wrap our support around the whole family and the community that holds them.
Active Duty Military Families800 × 600px · img/serve-military.jpgActive Duty Military Families
Families of active duty service members killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.
First Responder Families800 × 600px · img/serve-responders.jpgFirst Responder Families
Families of law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS personnel who fell or were seriously injured serving their communities.
The Backbone800 × 600px · img/serve-backbone.jpgThe Backbone
The spouses, parents and children left behind. They carry the loss every day. They carry our full attention.
The Support Network800 × 600px · img/serve-support.jpgThe Support Network
The neighbors, friends and communities who surround these families. When they step up, we help them turn care into action.
Expedition photo1920 × 900px · img/expeditions.jpgAdventure with Purpose
We do not wait for sympathy. We move.
Across the country, supporters join guided adventure expeditions that turn the outdoors into a force for good. Every registration, every climb and every mile funds direct assistance and scholarships for the families we serve. Come for the adventure. Stay for the mission.
Recognition and Transparency
We hold ourselves to the same standard we ask of every supporter. Full accountability for every dollar.
Our Partners:
Closing photo — American flag / community1920 × 800px · img/cta.jpgStand with us.
Through a gift, an expedition or an hour of your time, you help a Hero's family stay standing. There are many ways to serve those who served us.