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Open Doors to Future Possibilities receives transformative donation to expand lifesaving mental health and community services for veterans and their families
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This Veterans Day, community leaders and elected officials will gather in downtown San Jose to honor Bay Area veterans and celebrate a significant milestone for Open Doors to Future Possibilities (ODTFP), a Bay Area nonprofit dedicated to empowering and supporting veterans and their families.
A press conference and celebration will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Open Doors to Future Possibilities office (1550 The Alameda, Suite 150, San Jose, CA 95126). The event will announce a $3 million charitable gift from an anonymous donor that will secure long-term stability for the organization and enable expanded services for veterans across California.
Confirmed Speakers and Attendees
- Congressman Sam Liccardo
- California State Treasurer Fiona Ma
- San Francisco VA Commissioners Hanley Chan and Prince Jordan
- Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong (District 2)
A Lifeline for Veterans
Since its founding in 2019 by Dr. Simone Lundquist, a San Jose State University professor of clinical psychology and dedicated counselor, Open Doors to Future Possibilities has provided free, full-service care to more than 6,000 veterans and their families across the Bay Area.
The organization delivers comprehensive, grassroots support, including mental health counseling, suicide prevention, employment assistance, computer training, food and essential supplies, and connections to transitional housing — all free of charge.
Over the past six years, ODTFP has saved 242 veterans from suicide and restored hope to countless others through compassionate, community-based care.
“Every day, we meet veterans who’ve given everything for this country but are struggling to find hope,” said Dr. Simone Lundquist, founder and executive director of ODTFP. “This gift ensures we can continue to save lives, expand our reach, and help veterans heal, reconnect, and thrive.”
Transformative Donation and Future Expansion
The $3 million gift includes funding for five full-time staff positions and establishes a $2.5 million quasi-endowment fund to support ODTFP’s long-term operational sustainability.
The donation will also help fund:
- Immediate operating expenses for 2026
- A special Thanksgiving grocery gift card program for veterans
- Strategic expansion into Santa Cruz, Palo Alto, and San Diego
- Development of a national suicide prevention model for veterans to be launched by 2027
About Open Doors to Future Possibilities (ODTFP)
Open Doors to Future Possibilities (ODTFP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Jose, California. ODTFP provides free, comprehensive support to veterans and their families, including mental health counseling, employment assistance, food and housing support, and suicide prevention programs. Since 2019, the organization has served more than 6,000 veterans across the Bay Area.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A record-breaking field of more than 17,500 runners filled the streets of downtown Indianapolis today for the 18th annual CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. The 13th consecutive sellout of the event showcased elite performances, including a new men’s marathon course and event record and 14 athletes achieving qualifying times for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon.
The Men’s Champion, Joseph Whelan, broke the tape in 2:12:29, setting a new men’s marathon course record and solidifying his place among the fastest marathoners ever to race in Indianapolis. On the women’s side, Amanda Mosborg delivered a victory in 2:32:01, leading a strong field of competitors that included several returning champions and Trials qualifiers.
In total, 14 athletes earned 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials qualifying marks in the marathon distance, further establishing the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon as a key stop on the national competitive circuit.
Beyond the elite performances, the 2025 event featured a new start line on West Street, the largest marathon field in event history and the 10th anniversary of CNO Financial Group’s title sponsorship. More than 6,600 marathoners earned their finisher medals and participants represented all 50 states and 22 countries, underscoring the event’s growing global reach.
Results:
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Men’s Champion: Joseph Whelan of Webster, N.Y., broke the finish tape and set a new course record with a winning time of 2:12:29. Ben Decker of Cambridge, Mass., and Andrew Bowman of Ferndale, Mich., finished second and third in a time of 2:15:23 and 2:15:33, respectively.
Women’s Champion: Amanda Mosborg of St. Paul, Minn., finished first overall in a time of 2:32:01. Lucy Dobbs of Indianapolis crossed the line second with a time of 2:32:42, and Anna Benedettini of Virginia Beach, Va., finished third, coming in at 2:33:12.
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon
Men’s Champion: Skylar Stidam of Bloomington, Ind., led the men’s race and finished first in a time of 1:02:47. Second-place finisher Curtis Eckstein of Batesville, Ind., ran a time of 1:03:06, and third-place finisher Alec Basten of St. Louis, Mo., crossed the line in a time of 1:03:15.
Women’s Champion: Carrie Ellwood of Boulder, Colo., won the women’s race in a time of 1:08:33. Kasandra Parker of Waverly, Iowa, finished in second place with a time of 1:10:18, and Molly Grabill of Lafayette, Colo., finished in third at 1:11:00.
CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental 5K
Men’s Champion: Scott Spaanstra of Indianapolis, in 14:38.
Women’s Champion: Sammy McClintock, Flagstaff, Ariz., in 16:17.
Other Highlights:
- The 2025 event featured the 13th consecutive sellout and welcomed 17,500 participants from every U.S. state and 22 countries.
- For the second consecutive year, the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon featured a record number of marathon finishers in the largest field ever.
- Beyond Monumental’s Run for a Cause program saw more than 240 participants run with a charity, such as Team World Vision, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, International Justice Mission and more, all of which served to raise funds and awareness as they trained for the race.
This marks CNO Financial Group’s 10th year as the title sponsor of its hometown marathon. CNO’s partnership with Beyond Monumental underscores the organizations’ shared commitment to health, wellness and the central Indiana community. The sponsorship continues to provide significant growth opportunities for Indy’s premier running event.
Full results, when available, can be found here.
Plans are already underway for next year’s event, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. Participants can secure their spot for 2026 this weekend at monumentalmarathon.com. Registration closes Sunday, Nov. 9 and will reopen for the tradition of special Monumental Resolution pricing on Jan. 1, 2026.
About Beyond Monumental
Beyond Monumental, the 501(c)3 non-profit responsible for the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, provides the Indianapolis community with a complement of activities built around their premiere event that promotes healthy living & fitness for all ages. Beyond Monumental gives back to the Indianapolis community by supporting youth programming that reinforces healthy lifestyles for young people, with an emphasis on working with urban students and Indianapolis Public Schools, donating over $1.7 million since inception. The CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is a top 15 marathon in the US and is nationally recognized by Runners’ World as one of “Ten Great Marathons for First Timers”. The 19th annual running is scheduled for Nov. 7, 2026. For more information, please visit beyondmonumental.org.
About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise and Washington National. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.3 million policies and $38.3 billion in total assets. Our 3,300 associates, 4,900 exclusive agents and more than 6,500 independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.
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