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2025 GivingTuesday: Doubling Impact for the Children of Our Fallen and Severely Wounded Heroes
This GivingTuesday, NGS invites supporters to help children of the fallen and severely wounded graduate debt-free—with a match to double every gift.
This GivingTuesday, No Greater Sacrifice (NGS) invites supporters to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children of fallen and severely wounded Service members. NGS goes beyond scholarships—providing long-term mentorship, coaching, and personalized support to ensure Scholars can pursue their goals and graduate debt-free.
A Scholar’s Perspective
NGS Alumna Payton Burns reflects on the impact of this support: “There are no words to truly convey how life changing NGS's support has been for me… To be financially supported at this level is an incredible blessing, and for the people who made it possible to treat me with so much kindness means more than I could ever express.”
A Matching Opportunity to Maximize Impact
This year, a $20,000 matching donation doubles every gift made on GivingTuesday, amplifying the support available to NGS Scholars. Gifts help fund tuition, fees, room and board, books, tutoring, mentorship, and one-on-one coaching—removing financial barriers so Scholars can thrive.
Supporters are encouraged to donate, invite others to join, and help spread the word. To learn more about the long-term educational burden NGS is working to meet, readers can explore the Freedom’s Future Impact and Donor Report.
Join the Freedom’s Future Campaign
This GivingTuesday, NGS invites the community to honor our Nation’s Heroes by standing with their children. Every contribution helps reduce unmet educational needs and supports Scholars on their academic and career paths.
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