--- title: Fundraise url: https://warriorwod.org/fundraiser-for-veterans/ date: 2026-07-23T14:12:46+00:00 modified: 2026-10-17T15:16:49+00:00 lang: en_US --- # Fundraise ![Veterans train together in a WarriorWOD workout at a Preferred Partner Gym, part of a fundraiser for veterans in PTSD recovery](https://warriorwod.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/veterans-fundraiser-ptsd-recovery-workout-warriorwod.webp) Fundraise for WarriorWOD # Host a Fundraiser for Veterans in PTSD Recovery Turn your gym, your run, or your community into a Veteran’s comeback. A WarriorWOD fundraiser for veterans pays for six months of exercise, nutrition coaching, and peer mentorship for veterans facing PTSD, suicidal ideation, and substance misuse. Every $1,500 you raise funds one veteran’s full program. **They served. You serve them back.** [Start Your Fundraiser](#find) 501(c)(3) · EIN 87-1065126 Candid Platinum Seal 2026 Independently verified by the College of Charleston Payments and receipts by Classy ![Veterans in WarriorWOD shirts listen as a coach briefs a 3-round workout on a whiteboard at a Preferred Partner Gym](https://warriorwod.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/veterans-workout-briefing-fundraiser-for-veterans-warriorwod.webp) Why You Fundraise ## You Don’t Raise Money. You Bring a Warrior Home. > “My unit lost three brothers in 18 months. Running this race is the only way I know how to keep saying their names.” Warrior alum, Class 0324 Every Warrior in the program has someone who refused to let them fight alone. When you host a fundraiser, that person is you. The program runs on veterans helping veterans: each Warrior trains alongside a Battle Buddy who finished the same six months. 14.42Point PCL-5 ReductionCollege of Charleston, 2025 90.4%See PTSD Symptom Reduction265 program completers 9 of 9Crisis Veterans AliveEntered with suicidal ideation $1,500Funds One WarriorFull six-month program Independently verified by the [College of Charleston](https://cofc.edu/): [PCL-5](https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/adult-sr/ptsd-checklist.asp) scores fell from 43.37 to 28.95 (p\<.001, Cohen’s d=1.33, n=21 matched pairs). Peer review pending. [See the veteran PTSD recovery program research](https://warriorwod.org/veteran-ptsd-recovery-program-research/). Two Questions ## Find the Right Fundraiser for Veterans Answer two questions and we’ll point you to the package that fits. 1\. Who’s hosting? 2. When do you want to hold it? Your match [#packages](#packages) [Compare all four packages](#packages) Pick an answer to both questions to see your match. Four Ways to Fight ## Pick Your Veterans Fundraiser Donation WOD is ready today. Join the campaign on Classy as a team and your fundraising page is built on the spot. The Warrior 5K, Warrior Ruck, and Compete For A Cause are ticketed events: request one and we build your Classy event page with ticketing and donations in one place. Charity WOD for any gymReady now ### Donation WOD One workout. One Veteran’s comeback. A memorial-style partner workout inside your gym. Members register, raise, and train together, with a Warrior story read mid-workout. The simplest CrossFit fundraiser to run. - **Format:** 60-minute scaled partner WOD, community format - **Footprint:** About 2 hours - **Suggested goal:** $1,500, one veteran through the program [Create Your Fundraiser](https://give.warriorwod.org/donationwod) [Event Playbook](https://warriorwod.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WarriorWOD-Donation-WOD-Playbook.pdf) [Event Media Kit](https://warriorwod.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Donation-WOD-Media-Kit.pdf) Run for veteransTicketed event ### Warrior 5K Run for those who ran toward the fight. A community 5K for veterans, run or walk, with a Veteran color-guard start. We build your Classy event page so registration, tickets, and donations live in one place. - **Format:** Community 5K, run or walk, optional age-group awards - **Footprint:** About 3 hours, 60 to 90 minute race window - **Suggested goal:** $1,500, one veteran through the program [Request Your 5K](mailto:events@warriorwod.org?subject=Warrior%205K%20Event%20Request) Playbook and media kit coming soon. Questions: [events@warriorwod.org](mailto:events@warriorwod.org) Veteran ruck marchTicketed event ### Warrior Ruck Weight on your back. Purpose in your steps. A ruck for veterans and the civilians who march with them. Carry weight for the Warriors still carrying theirs. We build the ticketed Classy event page for you. - **Format:** 5-mile ruck, 20 lb and 35 lb divisions, finisher patch - **Footprint:** About 3.5 hours, unit-style formation option - **Suggested goal:** $1,500, one veteran through the program [Request Your Ruck](mailto:events@warriorwod.org?subject=Warrior%20Ruck%20Event%20Request) Playbook and media kit coming soon. Questions: [events@warriorwod.org](mailto:events@warriorwod.org) Fitness competition fundraiserTicketed event ### Compete For A Cause Compete hard. Fund harder. A CrossFit-style throwdown that turns competitive intensity into veteran recovery. Three workouts, a live leaderboard, and a full event day, with team tickets and donations on one Classy page. - **Format:** Teams of 2, 3 workouts, live leaderboard - **Scale:** 20 to 50 teams, 6 to 8 hour competition day - **Revenue model:** $150 per team plus sponsor tiers, net $6K to $10K [Start Your Event Request](https://warriorwod.org/compete-for-a-cause-form/) Playbook and media kit coming soon. Questions: [events@warriorwod.org](mailto:events@warriorwod.org) Days to Veterans Day Veterans Day · November 11 ## Host a Donation WOD This Veterans Day Veterans Day is the week more people look for a way to support veterans than any other. Give your gym one: run a Donation WOD at your regular class time. Sign up as a team today, and every member who joins gets a personal fundraising page. Every $1,500 your members raise sends one veteran through the six-month program. [Create Your Veterans Day WOD](https://give.warriorwod.org/donationwod) Turnkey From Day One ## How Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Works You bring the people. Classy handles payments and tax receipts. We handle the impact report. Donation WOD ### Join as a team, start today 1. 01**Click Create Your Fundraiser.** It opens the Donation WOD campaign on Classy. 2. 02**Sign up as a team.** Your gym gets a team page, and every member who joins gets a personal fundraising page, built instantly. 3. 03**Share and train.** Use the playbook and media kit to promote your WOD. 4. 04**Fund a Warrior.** Every $1,500 sends one veteran through the program. 5K · Ruck · Compete For A Cause ### Request it, we build it 1. 01**Request your event.** Send your date, location, and expected headcount. 2. 02**We build your Classy event page.** Ticketing and donations sit on one page, so participants register and fundraise in the same place. 3. 03**Sell tickets and recruit teams.** Each registrant can raise money on their own page. 4. 04**Fund a Warrior.** Announce your total on event day. Your Fundraising Math ## Set Your Goal in Warriors $1,500 funds one veteran’s full six-month recovery: a Preferred Partner Gym membership, nutrition coaching, InBody assessments, programming, and a Battle Buddy. Veterans pay nothing. Tell your donors how many Warriors you are raising for, and update them as you hit each one. ### Ask your donors to give monthly Monthly gifts let us plan each Warrior Class ahead and enroll more veterans. Six donors giving $22 a month fund one veteran’s complete recovery every year. On your Classy page, point donors to the monthly option and invite them to Join the Mission as Warrior Supporters. Goal calculator People raising money30 Each person raises 5Warriors funded $7,500 raised. $1,500 more funds Warrior #6. S.A.V.E. · For Every Host and Coach ## Fitness Communities Save Lives A fundraiser brings veterans and their families into one place. If someone signals crisis, every host and coach should know the VA’s S.A.V.E. model. ### Signs Sudden withdrawal, giving away gear, “I won’t be around much longer,” missed weeks after a hard event. ### Ask “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” Asking directly does not plant the idea. It opens the door. ### Validate “That is a heavy load. I’m glad you told me.” Don’t argue, minimize, or jump to advice. ### Encourage and Expedite Stay with them. [Dial 988, then Press 1](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/), together. If risk is immediate, call 911. Before You Start ## Fundraiser for Veterans: Your Questions Answered ### Is there a minimum amount for a fundraiser for veterans? No. There is no minimum to start. We suggest a goal of $1,500, which funds one veteran’s full six-month recovery program. Gym teams often set $1,500 as the team goal and add a Warrior for every $1,500 after that. ### How does peer-to-peer fundraising work with WarriorWOD? You sign up on our Classy campaign as a team or an individual, and Classy builds your fundraising page. You share the link. Donors give on that page, Classy processes the payment and emails the receipt, and the funds go directly to WarriorWOD Foundation. You never handle cash. ### Can my gym do team fundraising? Yes. Join the Donation WOD campaign as a team and your gym gets a team page with a running total. Members join with one link, and each gets a personal fundraising page that counts toward the team goal. ### How do I host a Veterans Day 5K for veterans? Request a Warrior 5K with your date and location. We build a ticketed Classy event page, so runners register, pay, and donate in one place. You handle the course and local permits. Every $1,500 your runners raise funds one veteran’s recovery. ### What is different about the 5K, Ruck, and Compete For A Cause? They are ticketed events. When you request one, we build a Classy event page with ticketing and donations together, so participants buy a spot and fundraise in the same place. Donation WOD needs no ticketing, so you can join that campaign today. ### How long should a veterans fundraiser run? We recommend six weeks: about four weeks of sharing before event day, the event itself, and a final push after. Keep your Classy page open for a week after the event so late gifts still count toward your total. ### Should I ask donors for one-time or monthly gifts? Ask for both, and lead with monthly. Six donors giving $22 a month fund one veteran’s complete recovery every year, and monthly support lets us plan each Warrior Class ahead. Point donors to the monthly option on your Classy page. ### Do my donors get a tax receipt? Yes. Classy emails a receipt for every gift. WarriorWOD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for veterans (EIN 87-1065126), so gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. ### Where does the money raised go? It pays for the six-month program: a Preferred Partner Gym membership, nutrition coaching, InBody assessments, programming, and Battle Buddy mentorship. $1,500 covers one veteran. Veterans pay nothing. Read about the [six-month veteran PTSD program](https://warriorwod.org/veteran-ptsd-program/). They served. You serve them back. [Start Your Fundraiser](#find)