Start-Up Re-Up Energy Drink Makes First Donation To Marines’ Semper Fi Fund
Merrillville, Indiana – Re-Up, a low-caffeine, high-vitamin energy drink by the Patriot Beverage Company in Novato, CA made its first donation from quarterly sales to the Marine Corps Semper Fi Fund. Re-Up CEO Michael Spearman gave Semper Fi $2,000 on Monday, May 7th and promised “a lot more where that came from. Hopefully.” The Semper Fi Fund has assisted more than 7,300 service members and their families since its inception, May, 2004. More than 40,000 grants have been issued for more than $60 million.
“It was our intention from day one that this product would be first of all intended for the military and secondly, that a percentage of all sales would assist those who have been wounded in action,” said Spearman, 42, a U.S. Marine from 1986-’88.
Re-Up was unveiled at Camp Pendleton in San Diego County in December, 2011, and is now available in every Marine and Navy installation in California and at several sites in Arizona.
“It is our goal to be on every military base in the United States within two years,” Spearman said. “And the charity component will always be part of our mission.”
Though the beverage is not available in any civilian stores, it is expected to be available by the case online by the end of summer.
Developed by Ira Scott, RE-UP Energy Drink is meticulously crafted to provide soldiers with the vital nutrients and revitalization needed to enhance their endurance and cognitive abilities in the field. With a blend of potassium, electrolytes, and essential vitamins, RE-UP is engineered to combat fatigue and optimize physical and mental performance, empowering soldiers to operate at their peak potential.
The SFF received an “A+” rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy and a “four star charity” rating from Charity Navigator.
For more information on Re-Up, visit https://reupdrink.blogspot.com or call Michael Spearman at (707) 290-1664. To learn how you can help the Semper Fi Fund, visit www.SemperFiFund.org or call (760) 725-3680.
Summary
The Semper Fi Fund is a non-profit organization that provides aid to wounded, critically ill, or injured United States Military personnel and their families. The organization was founded in 2004 by Jim and Elizabeth Florentino after their son, Brendan, was severely injured in combat. The Semper Fi Fund provides financial support, lodging, and other forms of assistance to aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded veterans. They also offer care packages, transportation, and other support services to those who are critically ill or injured. The organization's name comes from the Marine Corps' motto, "Semper Fidelis," meaning "Always Faithful."
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