Chris Campbell's dream of being a baseball player was dashed, so he joined the Navy; he became a Navy SEAL. After almost 15 years of service and many deployments, he was killed in Afghanistan in a helicopter crash, along with many of his teammates and other military members on August 6, 2011. Shortly after his death, I learned he left an accompanying note with his will. He hoped 100,000 people would donate to Wounded Warrior Project/WWP - an organization that provides life-saving services and programs to post 9/11 wounded service members. His last request was selfless and honorable. - Cindy Campbell (Chris's Big Sister)
100,000 people linking arms to accomplish this was no easy task. United together Project Campbell's Call supporters alongside thousands of other donors accomplished Chris Campbell's wish for 100K Donors to WWP in early 2024!
Nels will continue to honor Chris Campbell's Legacy by telling his story through the World Record Run attempt, PCC Run 2024, to ensure for Chris Campbell that he is "NEVER FORGOTTEN."
On September 8, 2024 at San Francisco City Hall, Nels Matson will begin an attempt to break the world record (currently sits at 42 days, 6 hours, and 30 minutes.) a 3,067 mile ultra-run across the United States in honor of Project Campbell’s Call. Nels intends to leverage his cross-country trek to raise $306,700 ($100 per Mile) to support and increase awareness for Wounded Warrior Project warriors and their families in memorial honor of Chris Campbell’s Legacy.
Thank you for caring and sharing Nels' mission to honor Chris Campbell's Legacy.