Brandon C. Franzen Memorial Foundation, Inc.

05/08/2026

The official BCF tee for 2026 is here! Preorder yours today, and help us raise money for our cause! We need to sell 200 items! As always, we appreciate your support!

Nine Line Apparel is an American Clothing Company with American made Apparel - Veteran Owned and Operated

05/04/2026

Very excited to announce that flyers and forms will be available at Bodyzone Elite Fitness in Waverly, OH! At Bodyzone, they are transforming lives through health and fitness, and we are proud to have them join us in the fight to end Veteran su***de.

04/30/2026

Beyond honored to be recognized in any capacity by Dress Right Dress Inc. 🇺🇲

We are a small organization, and we do what we can to help DRD fund the amazing, heartfelt work that they do. We just always wish we could do more.

In honor of
Staff Sergeant Brandon C. Franzen 🇺🇲

In memory of
Eight-bit Pugnut ♡

04/30/2026

🚨DELAY🚨

Our merch launch has been delayed by one more week! But on May 8th, be ready to rock this preorder! All information, as well as web link to order, will be provided at that time!

You don't want to miss out on this limited time design! We will have a two week window to accept orders, with a goal of 200 shirts sold! So be poised over that screen, ready to order and
SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!

I have no doubt that this design by the amazing Nine Line Apparel would have been Brandon's favorite! 🇺🇲

In the meantime, registration for the 7th Annual Brandon C. Franzen Memorial 5k is OPEN! ⬇️

tristateracer.com/bcf26

04/29/2026

Sign up today ⬇️

tristateracer.com/bcf26

Registrations are down compared to previous years! Please remember that we donate 100% of race proceeds. Everyone who pre-registers by 7/1/26 receives a swag bag and shirt! All finishers receive a medal! There will be a very limited amount of shirts available race morning. First come, first serve.

If you would like a form emailed to you. Reach out via [email protected]. Registration fees accepted via PayPal. 🇺🇲

04/08/2026

Register online TODAY:
tristateracer.com/bcf26

03/17/2026

Who is ready to race? Our annual 5k is only 4 months away, and we are currently pretty far from Brandon's birthday goal. On March 29, 2026, he would have turned 41 years old. Seven birthdays without him. Let us honor him by reaching 41 before the end of the month. This year, due to rising costs, including shipping, you must be pre-registered by the deadline to guarantee your shirt. Check out the link for all details! 🇺🇸

***REGISTRATION AT 7 AM***, RUN/WALK AT 8 AM. The race will start and finish at Western High School. The course is a mostly flat, rolling course around the Western (Latham) School District Campus, beginning and ending in the parking lot at the back of the school. Course will be marked. The 2025 cour...

03/16/2026

LIVING LEGACIES, MEANINGFUL HEALING:
When we were featured in TAPS Magazine.

Military survivors share how they actively honor and remember their loved ones, through writing, hiking, scholarship, and running.

01/27/2026

Don't forget to pre-register for the 7th Annual Brandon C. Franzen Memorial 5k Run/Walk! Please share! 🇺🇸

Save the date! Visit TristateRacer.com/bcf26 to register online!

01/19/2026

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was a leader who stood for justice, equality, and service to others. Dr. King’s commitment to peaceful change and his call to serve those in need remind us that true strength is found in unity, courage, and compassion.

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. King’s vision of standing together in the pursuit of justice aligns deeply with our mission as a veteran organization- to raise awareness for PTSD, break the stigma surrounding mental health, and help lower the 22 veterans a day lost to su***de.

On this day of reflection and service, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring no veteran ever fights their battles alone. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

01/14/2026

Save the date! Visit TristateRacer.com/bcf26 to register online!