Matt’s 88.8

Walking 88.8 miles from the base of Mt. Rainier to the Wakesurf Nationals on Lake Tye.

A fundraiser to benefit the mission of Wake for Warriors.

A man in a helmet and water gear is climbing out of the water onto a dock, holding onto the edge for support, with another person visible in the background near the water.

INTRODUCING Matt:

A US MARINE with a passion for wake surfing and supporting our nation’s heros on and off the water

Two men posing in front of a shipping container. One man is standing, smiling, wearing a black jacket and brown pants. The other man is sitting in a wheelchair, making a hand gesture, wearing a black hoodie, denim shorts, and gray sneakers, with a can of Lemon Fanta on the footrest.
A young Marine in dress uniform with a white cap, dark coat with red piping, and medals, in front of an American flag.

The WALK

START: ThurSday, July 18 | Base of Mt. Rainier

END: Wednesday, July 24 | Wake surf Nationals on Lake Tye

A man in a wheelchair posing next to a yellow warning sign that says 'No Jay Walking Use Crosswalk at Tustin Ave' with an arrow pointing to the right, outside a parking lot.

  • 88.8 MILES TOTAL

  • 17.76 MILES A DAY

  • 5 DAYS

The WHY

“Wake for Warriors has not only saved my life, but they renewed my faith and gave me a purpose.”

I’m an injured former United States Reconnaissance Marine with combat tours to both Afghanistan, and Iraq. I am also an ABK (above the knee amputee), and missing pieces of my skull and brain, to include the entirety of my right ear and all the inner workings. I’ve been a part of the Wake for Warriors family for over 2 years now and I’ve seen the incredible difference that can be made in a single weekend for an injured veteran like me. I don’t know where I’d be without this organization and these people who have become like family.

Surfing season is only so long, but the connections made at these events will hopefully be a veterans lifeline during those "not so easy" times throughout their year and their life.

I “spread the shred” to save more lives like mine and to bring more men and women into the family who need to be reminded of their own value, strength, and purpose.

-Matt

SUPPORT MATT

Step 1. Give to support Wake for Warrior’s mission of serving injured US veterans and their families.

Step 2. Download any of these ready to post images and share them in your own social circles to help spread the shred!

Two men smiling and posing for a photo, one standing and the other sitting in a wheelchair, outdoors with a shipping container in the background. The image promotes the 'Matt's Walk for Warriors' event supporting Wake for Warriors, showing the walk distance of 88.8 miles over five days from Mount Rainier to Lake Tye.
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Map showing a 88.8-mile walking route from Mount Rainier to Lake Tye in support of Wake for Warriors, with the route marked by a dotted line and a red location pin.

#spreadtheshred

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A speedboat with four people on board speeding across Lake Tye in Monroe, Washington, during the Nautique USA National Wakesurf Championships, scheduled for July 25th to 28th, 2024.

Nautique USA National Wakesurf Championships

Presented by GM MARINE


Lake Tye - Monroe, Washington, USA

July 25-28, 2024

Nautique Boats and The World Wake Association (The WWA) are proud to announce the dates and locations for the 2024 Nautique Wakesurf Series. Pulled exclusively by Nautique’s award-winning G23 and G23 Paragon, the 2024 Nautique Wakesurf Series will be comprised of user-friendly formats designed for all ages and skill-levels. With skim and surf divisions, this event series is geared towards those looking for a fun-filled contest atmosphere that’s ideal for everyone in the family.

Two smiling men wearing life jackets in a body of water with paddles and a surfboard, one making a peace sign.

On behalf of Matt, the entire Wake for Warriors family, and the veterans we serve:

Thank you.