COMBAT WOUNDED MARINES FUND

About us
Combat Wounded Marines Fund is a non-profit 501(c)(3) created by Captain John Urquhart, USMC and Tony Padua to raise money for wounded Marines in the Houston area.  

Mission Statement:


“Mission First, Marines Always” reflects the simultaneous responsibilities of every Marine which is accomplishing the mission while taking care of the Marines.  The Combat Wounded Marines Fund (CWMF) hosts events in order to provide financial support for disabled Marines and their families.  CWMF is dedicated to bringing members of the community together in order to take care of our wounded Marines who will grow old with their disabilities.


Click Here for press release associated with CWMF's First annual Golf Tournament being held at Wildcat Golf Course.  

Click here for a link to read an article posted by the local Memorial Examiner regarding this organization.

First Annual Combat Wounded Marine Golf Tournament at Wildcat Golf Course:

Dedicated to Captain Eric Jones, USMC.  Eric was KIA on 26 October 2009 in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan.

Please join us for our first fund raising event on November 21, 2009.  Click here for more details.   

Click here to Register Online now!

Founders

Captain John Urquhart is a decorated combat veteran and local Houstonian.  Captain Urquhart completed two tours in Iraq with the Third Battalion, First Marine Division where he served as an Infantry Platoon Commander.  Although he has traded his rifle for his pen, he is committed to continue leading Marines by providing support and awareness in the community.  

Caroline Urquhart is John’s younger sister and a recent LSU graduate. Caroline is dedicated to assisting these disabled Marines as valuable members of our community.

 

Tony Padua is a close family friend of the Urquharts and spends a considerable amount of his personal time assisting these Marines.  Tony works in real estate development, management and brokerage projects in Houston and Mexico.

 

Christina Urquhart Wilkerson is John and Caroline’s oldest sister and specializes in fundraising for non-profits.

  

  
  
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