Service remembered
A mission lane dedicated to fallen and seriously injured Military and First Responders.
Founded organization
The Lucky Foundation
Founded by Kristina Manuel, The Lucky Foundation carries a mission of remembrance, practical care, and community action for families of fallen and seriously injured Military and First Responders.
The foundation’s public mission is to honor the fallen, empower communities, and preserve the legacy of service. Since 2021, it has continued to evolve through fundraising, scholarships, volunteer engagement, guided expeditions, and a culture shaped by inclusion, growth, positivity, belonging, and change.
Honor, support, and remembrance.A founder-led foundation where service legacy, family support, scholarships, and community expeditions meet.
Service legacy
Military and First Responder families remain at the center of the mission.
Service legacy remains active through practical support, scholarship pathways, volunteer participation, and community expeditions that keep families connected to care beyond moments of ceremony.
Families held close
Fundraising, volunteer action, and community care keep support moving beyond ceremony.
Legacy carried forward
Scholarships for children of heroes help turn remembrance into opportunity.
Legacy in motion
Service, family, and legacy stay visible through a mission grounded in care.
The foundation honors sacrifice while pointing families, donors, and volunteers toward practical ways to carry remembrance forward.
Foundation impact
Remembrance, care, education, and community participation guide the foundation’s work.
The foundation brings donors, volunteers, and adventure-minded communities together around remembrance, practical care, educational opportunity, and long-term support for the families of heroes.
Foundation focus
Family support
The Lucky Foundation raises money for families of fallen or seriously injured Military and First Responders, centering practical care around the people who carry the human cost of service.
Foundation focus
Scholarship pathways
The foundation also funds scholarships for children of those heroes, preserving legacy through education, opportunity, and long-term support.
Foundation focus
Adventure-powered community
Guided expeditions bring adventure enthusiasts together from around the country, turning shared terrain into a route for remembrance, generosity, and community connection.
Mission signals
The foundation’s work keeps compassion active and legacy visible.
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The Lucky Foundation reflects Kristina’s belief that leadership is measured by how people are remembered, supported, included, and helped through difficult terrain with dignity and care.
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