Thank you for visiting my fundraising page for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund! 

On July 14th I will compete in the Badwater 135 mile Ultramarathon in Death Valley, California, raising funds for the "Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund", and in Memory of my father (former U.S. Marine) Chaunce Cook.

Recognized globally as "the world's toughest foot race," this legendary event pits up to 90 of the world’s toughest athletes—runners, triathletes, adventure racers, and mountaineers—against one another and the elements. Covering 135 miles (217km) non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA in temperatures up to 130F (55c), it is the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet.

The start line is at Badwater, Death Valley, which marks the lowest elevation in North America at 280’ (85m) below sea level. The race finishes at Mt. Whitney Portal at 8360' (2533m). The Badwater course covers three mountain ranges for a total of 13,000’ (3962m) of cumulative vertical ascent and 4,700’ (1433m) of cumulative descent. Whitney Portal is the trailhead to the Mt. Whitney summit, the highest point in the contiguous United States.

Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to help me support injured Marines, and for some, the families that they left behind.

Many thanks for your support!  You can follow the race via webcast on July 14 at www.badwater.com