Global Rescue will donate a portion of new membership fees on December 1, 2020 to support the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation (GDMF), an organization helping U.S. special operations veterans transition to civilian life.

“Each deserving scholarship recipient is working on setting themselves up for success for the next chapter of their lives. We are honored and humbled to help such amazing individuals,” said Kate Quigley, Glen’s sister and GDMF president.

Glen and Global Rescue

Glen Doherty, a former Global Rescue Operations Specialist and U.S. Navy SEAL, worked as an operations specialist at Global Rescue. He was part of a team that rescued members from the point of illness or injury for any serious medical emergency. While working for the U.S. State Department, he was killed in the terror attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya in 2012.

“Prior to his death, Glen was an outstanding member of the Global Rescue team for several years and a joy to work with. We are privileged to keep his lasting memory alive by donating 10 percent of new membership fees during Giving Tuesday to support the GDMF,” said Dan Richards, Global Rescue CEO.

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The GDMF provides scholarships for current or former special operation professionals and their families to be used for traditional education, vocational and non-traditional training.

“Glen’s dream was to go back to school to become a physician assistant. Sadly, the dream was never realized,” Quigley said. “At GDMF we are helping special operations individuals like Glen realize that dream. Through educational scholarships, our recipients are transitioning to the next phase of their lives and we are thrilled to be able to ease the financial burden for these amazing individuals.”

More than 70 scholarships have been awarded in seven years.

Scholarship recipient Kevin Seiff, a former Navy SEAL attending Webster University, is working toward a master’s degree in international relations.

“GDMF has made my transition from more than a decade in the SEALs a smooth and successful venture,” Seiff said. “Transitioning out of the military is full of uncertainty and stress while you realign yourself to a new goal and passion. This scholarship has made my graduate degree a reality and will undoubtedly bring about an exciting phase in my life,” he said.

“GDMF scholarship means a vital financial helping hand for special operations families and is helping me fulfill a lifelong dream — to play collegiate softball at a top academic college, said Taylor Hudson, a scholarship recipient and special operations family member. GDMF helps to relieve a piece of financial stress for my family to allow me to focus and do my best in the classroom and on the diamond.”

“We’ve been lucky enough to find amazing candidates to become scholarship recipient,” Quigley said. “A lot of our scholars go back to school to earn degrees and certifications in medicine, business, flight school, law enforcement, cybersecurity and more. The applicants are remarkably impressive.”

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Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage giving and to celebrate generosity worldwide. This is the second year Global Rescue has participated.

“Philanthropy with a focus on children, the environment and our veterans, is a major component of how we at Global Rescue express our values and our gratitude,” Richards said. “Participating in Giving Tuesday and supporting the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation is one of the many ways we are there when it matters most – for our employees, members, partners and local community.”