On March 13th, 2021, Mission43 hosted a Mountain Day at Schweitzer Ski Resort near Sandpoint. The day consisted of skiing, tubing, food, drinks, and just an all-around awesome time with the North Idaho Mission43 community.
9/11 Miles of Remembrance
Over 1,200 Mission43 members joined in the cause of doing something positive to honor the sacrifices of 9/11/2001 and the subsequent Global War on Terror.
Mission43 will conduct three Miles of Rembrance events per year on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, and September 11th, in different geographic regions of Idaho.
From all of us at Mission43, thank you to all those who participated!
43INC and Grant Night with Kirstie Ennis - Recap
Recap of an incredible day with Kirstie Ennis for Mission43’s 43INC and Challenged Athletes Foundation - Idaho’s Grant Night.
Photo Album: 43INC and CAF-Idaho Grant Night with Kirstie Ennis
The 43INC speaker event and CAF-Idaho grant night with the tremendous Kirstie Ennis was an impactful evening of empowerment and community-building. Thank you to everyone who came out and packed the awe-inspiring Warhawk Air Museum in support of our Idaho veterans and these amazing adaptive athletes. Enjoy the photos!
2019 Year in Review
Quick recap of some highlights from an amazing year. See you in 2020!
Photo Album: 43INC Derek Abbey (Boise, 11.21.19)
Photo Album: Jeremiah Johnson Happy Hour (Coeur D'Alene, 11.14.19)
PHOTO ALBUM: 43INC Happy Hour Western Collective (10.24.19)
PHOTO ALBUM: 2019 St. Luke's FitOne (Boise)
On Saturday, 9.28.19, over thirty Mission43 members came out bright and early to volunteer at St. Luke’s annual FitOne Race. It was a blast and we were able to help provide water, cheers, and good times to the over 2,000 participants at the mile 9 marker. Thanks to everyone who came out and represented M43 and congrats to all who completed the half-marathon!
PHOTO ALBUM: 2019 9.11 MILES OF REMEMBRANCE (EAGLE)
On Wednesday, 9.11.19, The Mission43 community honored the lives we lost on 9.11.2001 and their families with a 5K in the Eagle foothills. The event had a turnout of over 500 participants and throughout the course were markers showing the timeline of events that occurred 18 years prior. Participants walked, rucked, or ran as individuals, families, or teams while the American Flag and Flag of Honor bearing the names of everyone our country lost that day were carried along the course.
Mountain Day at Bogus Basin
LIFT TICKETS + RENTALS + FOOD & DRINK = M43 MOUNTAIN DAY!
It’s our annual day to bring out the family for great spring skiing, food, and company at Bogus Basin. We provide the lift tickets, rentals, and set up the M43 Basecamp in the Pioneer Lodge. Check out our highlight video and don’t miss the next one!
43INC With Oz Sanchez, Six Time Paralympic Medalist
Oscar “Oz” Sanchez, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, sat down with the Mission43 community and provided incredible insight into what it means to embody excellence in the face of adversity. His life was changed forever in 2001 when he was involved in a hit-and-run motorcycle accident. The accident resulted in a spinal cord injury (SCI) and the inevitable paralysis and associated neurological complications.
After the accident, Oz’s biggest fear was being defined by his injury. He developed a new sense of direction and vigor for life. He pulled out of his post-injury depression and once again took a proactive approach to living by dedicating himself to education and hand cycling.
Oz is an elite hand cycle racer who has won gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Paralympic Games and he is also a five-time World Hand Cycling Champion, which has earned him the title of “world’s fastest hand cyclist.” Oz is a graduate of San Diego State University with a business degree and a minor in public communications and is currently pursuing a master’s while training for the 2020 Paralympics.
HIGHLIGHT VIDEO FROM 43INC WITH OZ SANCHEZ
VIDEO: 43INC with Lisa Hallett, Founder of Wear Blue: Run to Remember
On August 25, 2009, Lisa Hallett’s husband, CPT John Hallett, was killed when his Stryker was attacked with an improvised explosive device (IED) in southern Afghanistan. Surviving the loss of her husband, best friend, and father of her three young children, Lisa turned to running. Watch out 43INC highlight video featuring Lisa Hallett’s inspirational story of leadership and strength!
PHOTO ALBUM: 2018 9.11 MOVING TRIBUTE (NORTH IDAHO)
In partnership between Lewis-Clark State College and the University of Idaho, Mission43 helped honor the fallen of 9.11.2001 and their families by moving the Flag of Honor, bearing the names of everyone lost that day, on foot from Lewiston to Moscow, Idaho.
The event began with a brief ceremony at Hells Gate State Park at 8:46am, the time American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. The flags were then carried to Moscow over the course of the day and concluded with a memorial BBQ for the community.
PHOTO ALBUM: 2018 9.11 Moving Tribute (Treasure Valley)
The Mission43 community honored the fallen of 9.11.2001 and their families by constantly moving the Flag of Honor, bearing the names of everyone our country lost that day, from 8:46 am (when Flight 11 struck the North Tower) until 5:00 pm. Participants walked, rucked, or ran as individuals, families, or teams to complete as many miles as possible through the foothills of Eagle Bike Park. Those who completed at least one lap earned this year's 9.11 Moving Tribute Patch.
