The document summarizes the 2015 Never Quit Challenge 300 event held by the Phoenix Patriot Foundation. The event involved jet ski teams of combat wounded veterans and volunteers racing for endurance over 300 miles at Lake Havasu, Arizona. Mike Fassari served as an ambassador and provided safety and communications support in the pit area during the race. The event brought together different people to support veterans in overcoming physical limitations through challenging adventures requiring teamwork. It was an inspiring event that showed veterans persevering in a brutal race.

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PHOENIX PATRIOT FOUNDATION – 2015 NEVER QUIT CHALLENGE 300
Phoenix Patriot Foundation
2015 Never Quit Challenge 300
MIKE FASSARI
February 27-28th, 2015
Lake Havasu Arizona USA
Phoenix Patriot Foundation – NQC Ambassador
Mike Fassari served 32 years in the Law Enforcement Community he was one of our key staff members
of our NQC 300 provided safety and security in our Pit area and managing our group communications.
The Never Quit Challenge is a Jet Ski Program for combat wounded and veterans, Gold Star Family
members of our Memorial Program and for volunteers to come together under challenging adventures
that present hardships and teamwork as one unified front.
The Never Quit Challenge 300 was held during the Hot Products Mark Hahn 300 Memorial PWC race
held at Lake Havasu, Arizona. It is an extreme PWC team endurance race that allows for 2 racers, 1 boat
and a fully loaded pit crew to assist the Veterans on their pit stops for refueling or rider exchange.
The NQC serviced 7 race teams on board Kawasaki Ultra Jet Skis with the support of Liquid Militia
Clothing, Hydro Turf and Kanalu K38
What was your Role in the Never Quit Challenge?
I was the guard dog at the camp pits, general go-fer and refreshment chiller!
What was your expectation going into the NQC?
I just wanted to lend a hand.
Was the Food and Hospitality from PPF and Kawasaki adequate at the race site?
Absolutely
Was there any significant moment that stood out where you believed something strong shifted for
you?
I didn’t get to see too much of the pit crew in action, but by the end of the day I could tell they were ‘in the
grove’. Seeing so many different people coming together for a great cause and seeing people overcome
their physical limitations in, what for normal healthy people is a brutal race, was inspiring.

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PHOENIX PATRIOT FOUNDATION – 2015 NEVER QUIT CHALLENGE 300
Was there a defining moment that you noticed where everything clicked?
Again, I didn’t see much of the race, but near the end the pit crew was on their game and looked like they
did this all the time.
What do you believe is unique about the Phoenix Patriot Foundation Jet Ski Program?
You know me, anything to do with water, boats and PWC’s is right up my alley, this is a perfect fit!
How would you describe the NQC 300?
Brutal.
If anyone feels sorry for themselves, due to their personal limitations, come out and be humbled by our
Veterans.
Did you feel you and your efforts were appreciated?
Absolutely
Any comments you want to leave for the sponsors of the NQC 300?
Thank you and job well done. Once again, if I can do anything to assist any of PPF, in the future, just
give me a shout!
About PPF: Our vision is to aid our nation's patriots injured in combat, through individually-tailored
programs, in their full recovery and their journey to independent and lifelong sustainability, thus enabling
them to return to service within their communities and nation. PPF supports wounded and disabled
veterans who have served the war effort beginning on 9/11.
Similar to the Phoenix in mythology, these wounded patriots are reborn into new bodies sustained
through combat injuries. Phoenix Patriot Foundation is honoring these men and women and raising them
from the ashes of battle. These patriots have much to offer our nation and have demonstrated incredible
resolve when called upon to serve in the military and are ready to continue to serve
society. www.PhoenixPatriotFoundation.org