[2] Hope For The Warriors was co-founded in 2006 by Robin Kelly and Shannon Maxwell.

[3][4] It raises awareness of returning veterans by hosting Run For The Warriors in different areas of the United States,[5] and by hosting athletes in Team Hope For The Warriors, who run or handcycle in the Marine Corps Marathon and the New York City Marathon or compete in triathlons, in order to raise money for the non-profit organization.

[9][10] Hope For The Warriors was mentioned on Salon.com in an article called "How to give back this Thanksgiving".

[11] The Hope For The Warriors website lists all of the nonprofit's board of directors.

[12] Some of its most notable board members include Jack Marin, Capt.