Become a Champion
for our cause

WHAT IS A CHAMPION?

Champions compete under the Guardian Revival banner to break mental health stigmas & raise awareness so we can improve the lives of military, veterans, and first responders.

Athletes with existing competitions, races, and events may partner with us to become a Champion and represent Guardian Revival.

As a non-profit & charity partner for events, we also have secured limited entries to upcoming events. Request an application to compete with us.

What does it mean to be a Guardian Champion?

We are thrilled to partner with amateur & professional athletes who want to compete on our behalf to raise awareness of our organization & programs.

We work with both amateur and professional athletes.
Athletes may be civilians or have guardian backgrounds (experience as military and/or first responder).
Champions may be participants / recipients of our programs. However, when in the capacity of a Champion, you are promoting & supporting our organization.
Start by submitting an interest form to receive an application.
If you’re interested in a specific event for which we already have Guardian Revival Champion entries, please choose that event on on your application form.
If you have an upcoming event that you’re already registered for, we’re happy to discuss becoming your charity partner for fundraising.
If you’re interested in a new event, please reach out to discuss options for how we can potentially support your entry.
Guardian Revival will work with Champions to pay for race fees and training gear / equipment. For those eligible, Guardian Revival may cover a portion of travel expenses.
All Champions will receive Guardian Revival gear prior to their event, plus extra for family and friends if requested & available.
We will discuss the fundraising goal / expectation with each Champion.
Guardian Revival will create a fundraising page and can help with logistics & assets. It is primarily the Champion’s responsibility to spread the word, but we may promote their events and/or pages as well.
Champions are expected to share their events, competitions, games, races, etc and fundraising initiatives on social media & tag @guardianrevival.

I WANT TO BE A CHAMPION

Our Champions’ Sports

Running

5K, 10K, Half Marathons, Marathons, and Ultras, oh my! Whether you’re competing for a place, PR, or just personal growth, we want our wings on your back when you cross the finish line.
Triathlons

From short sprints to full IRONMAN triathlons, you take on the challenge of the elements, competitors, and yourself as you swim, bike, and run — and we hope our mission will help you fly down the course.
MMA & Boxing

When you step into the ring, fight for something greater. You might be taking your opponents down, but you’ll be lifting our guardians up — and we appreciate it.
Unique Events

From the Iditarod to cross-country cycling trips, if you find a special event you want to compete in, we’d love to be part of your journey.

Upcoming Events

2024 Philadelphia Marathon

Marathon entries FULL
Saturday, November 23, 2024
2024 Honolulu Marathon

Marathon entries FULL
Sunday, December 8, 2024
2025 Miami Marathon

Marathon entries available
Sunday, February 2, 2025
2025 Napa Valley Marathon

Marathon entries available
Sunday, March 2, 2025
2025 NYC Half Marathon

Half Marathon entries available
Sunday, March 16, 2025
2025 LA Marathon

Marathon entries available
Sunday, March 16, 2025
2025 Big Sur Marathon

Marathon entries available
Sunday, April 27, 2025
2025 Rock'n'Roll San Diego

Marathon entries available
Sunday, June 1, 2025
2025 Berlin Marathon

Marathon entries available
Sunday, September 28, 2025
2025 Dublin Marathon

Marathon entries available
Sunday, October 26, 2025
2025 NYC Marathon

Marathon entries TBD
Sunday, November 2, 2025
2025 Marine Corps Marathon

Marathon entries TBD
Sunday, October 26, 2025

I want to be a Champion

Ready to Make an Impact?

Donate now to support our programs & events for military, veterans, first responders, and their families.

Everything we offer is provided free of charge to our guardians so your contribution truly makes a difference!

Meet the champions Team

Christina Wright

Champions Director

tina D’ANJOLELL

Operations Manager

Why our champions compete for us

“Everybody's going through their own fight in a lot of ways, and I think veterans and first responders who have been through seriously traumatic events or a daily fight that's a lot tougher than what most people need to deal with. If I can accomplish something with fighting besides just elevating myself, that means a lot to me as a person. If I can raise some money for the cause and provide some inspiration for some first responders and military veterans, that matters”

- Sully, Pro MMA Fighter

“I don’t think you can be around Alex and his team and the people associated with Guardian Revival and not want to do something. There’s a feeling that if we do this right, we actually save lives and help people and bring awareness, and that’s a massive motivation.”

- Rob Williams, Runner

“I was in the military for eight years as a combat engineer… this is going to be my first attempt at New York City [Marathon] and obviously I’m running it for myself to begin with, but I wanted to help somebody else out, and our first responders, our veterans really need our support. To me, what Guardian Revival does to help out guardians is above most and they have great programs. I wanted to put my heart into it to do what I could to help.”

- Phil Schwarz, Runner

Hall of Champions

Sully Cauley

MMA Light Heavyweight (6-1)
Keith Eckert

Cyclist, Ultra Marathon Runner, Extreme Adventure Racer
Rob Williams

Cyclist, Marathon Runner
Sam Norman

IRONMAN Triathlete
Luke Norman

Marathon Runner
Emma Tamer

Marathon Runner
Mackenzie Burns

Marathon Runner
Brendan Melanophy

Marathon Runner
Phil Schwarz

Marathon Runner
Nathan Tetreault

Half Marathon Runner
James Othmer

Half Marathon Runner
Joe Colavito

Marathon Runner
Robert Mendez

Half Marathon Runner
Andrew Mendez

Half Marathon Runner
Monty Heath

Arm Wrestling, Cyclist
Morgon Latimore

Triathlete, Cyclist
Doreen Wagner

Cyclist
Rhy Waddington

Cyclist
Rob Prodan

Cyclist
Rhonda Vetere

IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlete, Cyclist
Matthew Johnson

Soccer, IRONMAN Triathlete
Steve Neer

CrossFit Athlete, Marathon Runner
Jessica Colucci

Licensed Professional Counselor, former collegiate swimmer, Marathon runner
Haley Morrison

Lawyer, Mom, Ultramarathons, and Volunteer
Damien Esterhuizen

Father, Marathon Runner
Hannah Cohen

Marathon runner, former D1 gymnast, & medical student
Andrew Reeves

Marathon Runner
Kevin Yascur

Marathon Runner
Christian Bohmfalk

Marathon Runner
Nikolas Mullen

Ultra marathon runner, Cyclist, Ironman
Codi Mullen

U.S. Marine, Marathon Runner
Zakary Mullen

Tri-athlete, Marathon Runner
Josue Cardenas

Marathon Runner
Luke Hughes

Student at Georgetown University, Avid Runner
Marissa Perrico

Marathon Runner
Zach Flynn

Marathon Runner
Mary-Helen Lewis

Marathon Runner
Richie Grall

Marathon Runner