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Carrington Charitable Foundation takes great pride in making an impact on our communities and building better lives for those in need.

Carrington Charitable Foundation supports a variety of non-profit charities through volunteering, in-kind donations, grants and other giving opportunities, as we strive to make a difference in the lives of others and maximize our contribution to the community.

10/30/2026

Thank you to our incredible 2026 sponsors for supporting the Carrington Charitable Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic, celebrating 15 years of giving back. Together, we raised over $2.9 million to support our nation’s Veterans. We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, donors, supporters, volunteers and Veterans whose generosity and commitment made this milestone achievement possible.
Mark your calendars for our 2027 event on Monday, September 27!

10/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Carrington Charitable Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic. From our generous sponsors and dedicated volunteers to every golfer and attendee, your support made a meaningful difference in the lives of our nation’s wounded Veterans. We are honored to have such an incredible community standing with us and helping drive our mission forward.

10/06/2026

Leading up to our Annual Golf Classic, we’re honored to pay tribute to the Veterans who will be joining us for this meaningful event. Their stories serve as powerful reminders of service, sacrifice, and the freedoms we hold dear. Today, we recognize U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Daniel Burgess Jr.
On November 20, 2011—just sixteen months after re-enlisting in the Army Reserve—Daniel stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED), sustaining life-altering injuries. His wounds included a below-the-knee amputation of his right leg, severe trauma and muscle loss in his left leg, multiple fractures, a traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic lung disease, and other significant injuries.
During his recovery, Daniel and his wife, Genette, became strong advocates for Army Reserve families. At the time, Reserve soldiers were not allowed to permanently change stations (PCS) with their families to recovery centers. Together, they helped champion an exception to this policy, ensuring Reserve families could remain together throughout the recovery process.
Today, with the help of the Carrington Foundation, the Burgess Family has relocated to Dardanelle, AR, into a home that is adapted for Daniel.

09/29/2026

On this Tribute Tuesday, we’re humbled to introduce you to U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, a Veteran whose service has made a lasting impact. As we count down to the Annual Golf Classic, we reflect on the real reason behind the event—honoring those who’ve worn the uniform.
On April 10, 2012, during his third tour of duty in Afghanistan, Travis was critically injured by an improvised explosive device (IED). The blast resulted in the loss of portions of both legs and both arms—making him one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries.
Despite these challenges, Travis has continued to defy the odds and live by his powerful motto: “Never give up. Never quit.” In 2013, he founded the Travis Mills Foundation, a nonprofit retreat dedicated to helping recalibrated Veterans and their families rediscover strength, connection, and a sense of normalcy after traumatic injuries.

09/25/2026

Stability: Through Carrington House, CCF helps post-9/11 combat-wounded Veterans regain independence by providing custom adaptive housing tailored to their unique needs. CCF also supports Gold Star families facing hardship after the loss of a loved one in combat, helping them find stability and hope for the future.

09/22/2026

We're honored to welcome Veteran Matt Melancon at this year's CCF Golf Classic.
Matt was born and raised in Southern Utah. When it came time to leave home, he didn't hesitate — he wanted to serve and joined the Army in 2008 as an Infantryman. On his second deployment to the Middle East in 2011, while on patrol, energy from a massive IED tore through his truck. Everyone survived, but Matt's legs and feet took the worst of it.
What followed was two years and two dozen reconstructive surgeries, all aimed at one thing: saving his legs, his career and his ability to move through the world on his own terms. Then, in July 2013, a MRSA infection turned life-threatening, and doctors had to amputate his left leg. It gutted him. But it also became the turning point in his recovery, where he dove into the world of recreational therapy and Paralympic Snowboarding.
A year later, he made the call to amputate his second leg after continued failed surgeries, this time surrounded by people who understood what he was walking into and the prosthetic technology to walk out the other side. The disabled athlete community gave Matt something he didn't know he needed: a new lens on what his life could be, built on the hard-won wisdom of people who saw what he could become. He found belonging there. He found momentum.
Since then, he's competed around the world. Though he missed qualifying for the 2018 Paralympic snowboard team, he never stopped believing in the power of the mountain, including climbing Mt. Denali. He has never stopped pushing what's possible with adaptive sports technology.
In 2020, Matt and his wife Alexa were awarded a home in Heber City, Utah. Today they're raising their two sons, Leo and Baer. "When you're 21 and your world is being ripped away from you, it's hard to imagine ever having a reason," Matt says. "Now I have two — more powerful than I ever thought possible."
These days, Matt spends much of his time giving back — helping other disabled veterans find their footing in the mountains and in themselves.

09/16/2026

Through its Purpose pillar, the Carrington Charitable Foundation supports Veteran-focused nonprofits dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of our Heroes as they transition from military to civilian life. By partnering with organizations like the Travis Mills Foundation, CCF helps restore confidence, strengthen family connections, and provide opportunities for healing, recovery, and reintegration after service-related injuries.

09/15/2026

We're honored to welcome Veteran John Masson at this year's CCF Golf Classic.
In 1989, Master Sergeant (Ret) John Masson enlisted in the U.S. Army as part of his family's multi-generational tradition of military service. He has served in multiple units during his service. Notable are the 1st Armored Division (while in support of Operations Desert Shield/Storm), the 82nd Airborne Division, the Indiana Army National Guard 151st Infantry Detachment (LRS), and both 19th and 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne). In 2003, MSG Masson attended the Special Forces Qualification Course and later earned his Green Beret and Special Forces tab. In 2006, while serving with the 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne), John deployed to Iraq as a Special Forces Medical Sergeant (18D) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) during the infamous surge, followed by a JCET deployment to Peru in 2008 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). MSG Masson’s final deployment was in Afghanistan. On October 16, 2010, while conducting Village Stability Operations in Kandahar Province, AFG, John stepped on an IED, losing both his legs and his dominant left hand. Immediate medical treatment by his fellow SF Medical Sergeant & teammates saved his life. John was then taken to his family and friends at Walter Reed Army Medical Center for further surgeries and recovery. While working countless hours with amazing health care professionals, John was medically retired from the Army in 2012.
John is a para athlete and avid hand cyclist in the USA Para Road Cycling Training Program. He is also an Ambassador for the Gary Sinise Foundation and the Carrington Charitable Foundation. John has spoken at other military installations too.
His most pleasurable moments are spending quality time with his family, as he knows after being severely wounded, each moment is an absolute blessing from above. John gives all the glory, honor and praise to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and has boastfully given his testimony in various churches. John resides in Southern Pines, NC, with his wife of 33 years, Dustina.

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember.
On this 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we honor the lives lost, the heroes who displayed extraordinary courage, and the enduring resilience of our nation.
As we observe the National Day of Service & Remembrance, we are reminded that one of the most powerful ways to honor those affected is through acts of kindness, service, and support for our communities.
May we never forget the sacrifices made that day and the unity that continues to inspire us.

09/08/2026

Tribute Tuesday:
Leading up to our Annual Golf Classic this October, we’re honored to pay tribute to the Veterans who will be joining us at this meaningful event. Their stories serve as powerful reminders of service, sacrifice, and the freedoms we hold dear.
Today, we proudly celebrate: Jack Zimmerman!
Jack, raised in a small town in Minnesota, decided after high school to join the U.S. Army and became an Airborne Infantryman. He deployed in 2010 with the legendary 101st Airborne Division. After spending nine months in heavy combat, Jack, while on a foot patrol, stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) and suffered catastrophic injuries. As he lay there, his own life flashed before his eyes while his platoon medic and teammates worked to save him, and the rest of his team engaged the enemy. Jack was not expected to survive that day, but after 20 surgeries and two years of recovery, he left the San Antonio Military Medical Center and medically retired from the U.S. Army.
Through opportunities to serve others, Jack discovered a passion for speaking and inspiring people through the perspective he gained from his experiences. He wrote the book Five Minutes: 300 Seconds That Changed My Life and now travels nationwide as a motivational speaker, sharing a message of resilience, perspective, and living life with purpose.
Today, Jack lives in the greater Nashville area and is a proud father to his two sons, William and Benjamin. He shares his life with his girlfriend, Tayler, and his dog, Emma, who is rarely far from his side. An avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman, Jack continues to seek out new adventures and experiences that challenge him and remind him to make the most of the life he fought so hard to keep.
Jack is also preparing to launch the Jack Zimmerman Foundation, dedicated to creating greater accessibility, independence, and opportunities for people with mobility challenges. Through the Foundation, Jack hopes to use his own experiences to help remove barriers and make more of the world accessible to everyone.
Through everything he does, Jack lives by a simple reminder:
“When life flashes before your eyes, make sure it’s worth watching.”

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Aliso Viejo, CA
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http://www.carringtoncf.org/

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