SATURDAY | APRIL 5TH | 2025
SIMPSON DRILL FIELD
A one-day CrossFit challenge dedicated to honoring the sacrifices made by U.S. military veterans by raising funds and awareness for the Mighty Oaks Foundation. We strive to connect the Texas A&M student body with local veteran communities and to promote greater public understanding of the mental health challenges veterans face every day.
THE MURPH CHALLENGE
1 MILE RUN
100 PULL-UPS
200 PUSH-UPS
300 AIR SQUATS
1 MILE RUN TO FINISH
Participants also wear a weighted vest equivalent to 20 pounds to represent the gear worn by soldiers in combat
The Murph Challenge is a fitness event that honors Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, a U.S. Navy SEAL officer who was killed in action in Afghanistan. Lieutenant Murphy was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during Operation Red Wings where he sacrificed his life for the safety of his squad. The challenge was created to commemorate his selflessness, sacrifice, and dedication to service.
BENEFICIARY
MIGHTY OAKS FOUNDATION
Provide peer-to-peer resiliency and recovery programs that serve as the catalyst to assist our Nation’s Warriors dealing with challenges related to the struggles of daily military life, combat deployments and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS) offered at no cost to our Nation’s Warriors.
All contributions to the TAMU MURPH CHALLENGE are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law via Never Surrender USA , a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) (federal tax ID #33-2221099). NSUSA is working with The Mighty Oaks Foundation as their beneficiary.
