The Matthew Freeman Project
The Matthew Freeman Project: Pens & Paper for Peace is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to collecting pens, paper, and other school supplies in cities and towns across the United States and sending them to U.S. military personnel for distribution in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other war-torn countries where children’s education has been interrupted by armed conflict. All donations are tax-deductible.
Matthew’s Journal, 8/2/09
Mom, Dad, I can never repay you for all you have done for me. You made me into the man I am today. I hope that I have made you proud. That has always been my goal. I love you both so much. Tell the girls that I love them and couldn’t be a prouder older brother. I have always tried to be an honorable man and I truly believe in what we are doing here. I am doing this for my family; so that they need not fear, My country, so that it can be a beacon of light for the entire world; the men around me, because no one could ask for a more august company than the men of the US Armed Forces and finally I do this for myself so that I might know the measure of myself and in the end not be found wanting. I believe that it is my duty to fight and having done all that I can to simply stand against this and all the evil works upon this Earth.
Click below to view “Her Son’s Gift,” a documentary short film. It’s the backstory of The Matthew Freeman Project; Pens & Paper for Peace. How the remarkable life of one young man inspired a movement.
The documentary was created by producer, writer, and director Jim Bunn. A recipient of The Peabody Award, six Emmy Awards, and The Presidential Citation for Private-Sector Initiatives, Jim covered the initial landing and occupation of Kandahar, Afghanistan for NBC News. He is a friend of the Freeman family.
5K Run for Peace
Veteran’s Day 11/11/11 (click for details RESULTS!)
Savannah Rock ‘n Roll Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
Join TEAM FREEMAN in the Savannah Rock ‘n Roll Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, November 5th, 2011 (click for details)
Sponsor a member of TEAM FREEMAN (click for details)
Introductory Presentation
A slideshow that can be used to introduce the project to a group of children and/or adults.
Distributing School Supplies to Lakari Boys School
On April 4th, 2011, school supplies were delivered to the Lakari Boys School in Helmand Province, Afghanistan
Running to Remember
The running2remember website will have updates, training plans and training tips for members of TEAM FREEMAN. Those planning to run the Savannah Rock ‘n Roll Marathon and 1/2 Marathon, November 5, 2011, can stay up-to-date with team information by visiting this site.
