When the weight becomes too much to carry, we step in. Will you?

In the Marine Corps, you do not leave a brother or sister behind. Corporal Daegan Page lived by that code. He was always the first to offer a smile, a hand, and a giant heart to those in the middle of a struggle.

The Individual Hardship and Emergency Fund was built to be that hand. It is not a slow government program with endless red tape. It is a fast acting lifeline for Active Duty, Veterans, and Gold Star families facing the kind of blows that threaten their stability: a sudden medical crisis, an eviction notice, or a broken down car they cannot afford to fix.

Right now, our budgeted funds for this program are depleted.

Because we refuse to tell a current or veteran service member, or gold star family, in crisis to wait until next year, we are launching this emergency drive. We need to raise funds to ensure that no one in our community has to face their breaking point alone.

Your gift today provides:

Speed: Funds delivered often within five business days.
Stability: Direct payments for rent, utilities, and groceries.
Legacy: A way to honor Daegan’s sacrifice through direct, compassionate action.

Daegan’s life was defined by "All Out, All In" effort. Today, we are asking you to go "All In" for those who have given so much for us.

Why is our goal $50,000? Because that is what it costs to save lives in real time. We have already distributed nearly $40,000 in hardship grants since January 1st. The demand has been historic. Reaching this goal ensures that when the next veteran or gold star family calls in a crisis, we do not have to say "we are out of funds." We can say "help is on the way."

Transparency and Fund Designation: While this campaign highlights the urgent needs of the Hardship and Emergency Fund, all contributions will be directed to the Cpl. Daegan Page Foundation General Fund. This provides our Board of Directors the necessary flexibility to respond to the most pressing needs of our mission. Your participation in this drive serves as a direct signal to our leadership that our community supports an official 2026 budget extension specifically for Hardship and Emergency requests.

Hardship & Emergency Fund

No One Carries the Weight Alone: Replenishing the Hardship & Emergency Fund.

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