SS American Memorial Foundation located at the Lazy U Ranch Seguin TX

10/17/2026

Tomorrow is race day. Rio and Tim line up Sunday morning for IRONMAN California in Sacramento: a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike, and a 26.2-mile run. 140.6 miles in one day, all for the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Respite Lodge remodel at Lazy U Ranch.

We're at $1,725 toward our $26,000 goal. There's still time to sponsor a leg before the starting gun:
Swim $42.24 | Run $26.20 | Bike $112 | Full Course $140.60

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ironman-california-ssamf-fundraiser--2026

Drop a comment to cheer them on and we'll pass it along.

10/17/2026

The Fall 2026 Lazy U Ranch Report is out. Catch up on what's happening at the ranch, our veterans programs, and what's coming up this season.

Read it here:

Our Fall 2026 issue is now available. Craig shares a note on resolve and perspective, soldiers return to the lake for kayaking, and we share updates from across the Settlement and ways to serve.

10/17/2026

Tomorrow is race day!

Rio and Tim take on IRONMAN California in Sacramento on Sunday, October 18. They've put in the training. Now let's show them they're not going the distance alone.

Sponsor their effort to help remodel the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Respite Lodge at Lazy U Ranch into a climate-controlled education and meeting room for the veterans and families we serve.

Choose your sponsorship here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ironman-california-ssamf-fundraiser--2026

Leave Rio and Tim a word of encouragement below, and please share!

10/16/2026

Two days until race day! Rio and Tim take on IRONMAN California this Sunday, October 18, in Sacramento: a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile run. 140.6 miles in one day.

They're racing for the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Respite Lodge remodel at Lazy U Ranch, a climate-controlled education and meeting room for the veterans and families we serve. Every dollar goes to the Lodge, not race fees or travel.

So far we've raised $1,725 toward our $26,000 goal. Help close the gap by sponsoring a leg:

Swim $42.24 | Run $26.20 | Bike $112 | Full Course $140.60

Sponsor here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ironman-california-ssamf-fundraiser--2026

Please share and cheer them on!

10/16/2026

Two days until race day!

Rio and Tim are getting ready for 140.6 miles at IRONMAN California this Sunday: a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile run.

Our fundraising goal is $26,000 for the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Respite Lodge remodel at Lazy U Ranch. Every sponsorship supports a climate-controlled education and meeting room for veterans and families.

Help them go the distance: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ironman-california-ssamf-fundraiser--2026

Swim $42.24. Bike $112. Run $26.20. Full Course $140.60.

Please share and cheer them on!

10/15/2026

Three days to go. One project worth going the distance for.

This Sunday, Rio and Tim race IRONMAN California to support the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Respite Lodge remodel at Lazy U Ranch. The project will create a climate-controlled education and meeting room for the veterans and families we serve.

Your sponsorship supports the Lodge remodel, not race fees or travel. Choose Swim $42.24, Bike $112, Run $26.20, or Full Course $140.60.

Sponsor today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ironman-california-ssamf-fundraiser--2026

Please share with a friend who wants to help our veterans.

10/14/2026

Meet Rio and Tim, our IRONMAN team!

They've been putting in the miles, and this Sunday, October 18, they take on IRONMAN California in Sacramento: a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile run. That's 140.6 miles in one day.

They're racing to support the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Respite Lodge remodel at Lazy U Ranch, creating a climate-controlled education and meeting room for the veterans and families we serve.

Help them go the distance. Sponsor a leg of the race here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ironman-california-ssamf-fundraiser--2026

Please share and cheer them on!

10/12/2026

140.6 miles. One mission.

This Sunday, October 18, Rio and Tim take on IRONMAN California in Sacramento. A 2.4 mile swim, 112 miles on the bike, and a full 26.2 mile marathon, all in one day.

They're not racing for a medal. They're racing for our veterans. Every dollar goes to the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Respite Lodge remodel at the Lazy U Ranch, creating a climate-controlled education and meeting room for the veterans and families we serve.

Our goal is $26,000. You can sponsor a mile for as little as $26.20.

Swim $42.24 | Bike $112 | Run $26.20 | Full Course $140.60

Sponsor a mile today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ironman-california-ssamf-fundraiser--2026

Help us get them to the finish line. Please share!

09/15/2026

Rio & Tim Go the Distance 🏃‍♀️🚴

Our own Savanna "Rio" Broderick, SSAMF Charter Builder and Board Member, is taking on IRONMAN California on Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Sacramento, CA — 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run. Her husband Tim Broderick, our Firecracker Cook-Off Director, is right there with her.

This is a project sponsorship, not race registration and not a gift to our general fund. Every dollar goes toward the remodel of the bottom level of the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Respite Lodge, a climate-controlled education and meeting room. Goal: $26,000.

Sponsor a swim mile, a bike mile, a run mile, or the full course:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ironman-california-ssamf-fundraiser--2026

Thank you for going the distance with Rio and Tim for our veterans.

09/14/2026

Rio & Tim are going the distance. Savanna Rio Broderick and Tim Broderick are taking on IRONMAN California (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run) on Sunday, October 18, 2026, to sponsor the remodel of the bottom level of the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Respite Lodge into a climate-controlled education and meeting room.

This is a project sponsorship, not race registration or a gift to our general fund. Scan the QR on the flyer or visit the link to sponsor a swim, bike, run, or full-course level.

zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ironman-california-ssamf-fundraiser--2026