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| Marine Buddy Challenge |
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| The Colonel Richard A Christie Memorial Fund, based in Charlotte NC, provides scholarship assistance to former Marines leaving the Marine Corps to attend colleges across the nation. Each recipient is competitively chosen, based upon having demonstrated “exceptional courage and integrity in overcoming a significant obstacle.” The award, valued at up to $10,000, is distributed in the form of a monthly $250 stipend for up to 40 months, so long as the recipient remains a full-time student in good academic standing. It is intended to reward courage and integrity, and offset living costs not covered by GI Bill entitlements -- allowing recipients to focus on full-time studies, rather than full-time jobs.
Unlike virtually every other 501(c)(3) non-profit, 100% of all donations to the Christie Fund go directly to a former Marine. No carrying costs of any description are ever deducted from the donations they receive. Instead, administrative costs are covered separately by the Christie Family, in honor of Colonel Christie’s strong belief in absolute integrity, the power of education, and triumph of the human spirit in overcoming adversity. Additional information and complete financial records are also available at the web site. |
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Total donations: $1,820
Goal: $10,000
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