JP BLECKSMITH LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

Honoring a Hero's Legacy

The JP Blecksmith Leadership Foundation keeps alive the spirit of Marine 2nd Lt. J.P. Blecksmith through community support and remembrance.

A group of runners participating in the JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K, with banners and smiling faces in a sunny park setting.
A group of runners participating in the JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K, with banners and smiling faces in a sunny park setting.
Our Mission
Community Impact

We organize events and fund scholarships that honor Lt. Blecksmith’s sacrifice while supporting veterans and local causes.

Gallery

Moments that honor J.P. Blecksmith’s legacy

Runners crossing the finish line at the JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K, surrounded by cheering community members.
Runners crossing the finish line at the JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K, surrounded by cheering community members.
A close-up of a memorial scholarship recipient holding their award with a proud smile.
A close-up of a memorial scholarship recipient holding their award with a proud smile.
Volunteers setting up a veterans’ memorial plaque in the San Gabriel Valley on a sunny day.
Volunteers setting up a veterans’ memorial plaque in the San Gabriel Valley on a sunny day.
A group photo of community members and veterans gathered at a foundation event, sharing stories and laughter.
A group photo of community members and veterans gathered at a foundation event, sharing stories and laughter.
A serene sunset behind the JP Blecksmith memorial site, with flags gently waving in the breeze.
A serene sunset behind the JP Blecksmith memorial site, with flags gently waving in the breeze.

Memorial Run

Annual 5K honoring Lt. Blecksmith’s sacrifice.

Runners crossing the finish line at the JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K on a sunny morning.
Runners crossing the finish line at the JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K on a sunny morning.
Scholarship Support

Funds raised help provide scholarships to local students who embody leadership and service, continuing J.P.’s legacy in the community.

A proud scholarship recipient holding a certificate with a backdrop of the San Gabriel Valley.
A proud scholarship recipient holding a certificate with a backdrop of the San Gabriel Valley.
Veterans Memorials

Supporting the creation and upkeep of veterans’ memorials in the San Gabriel Valley to honor those who served, inspired by Lt. Blecksmith’s courage.

Get in Touch

We’re here to answer your questions and welcome your support.

Phone

(626) 555-0198

Email

contact@jpblecksmith.org

Location

2275 Huntington Dr # 525 San Marino, CA, 91108-2640 United States

Contact us

EIN : 20-2839539

info@jpleadershipfdn.com

562-434-2949

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