{"id":17234,"date":"2026-09-23T14:18:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T14:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=17234"},"modified":"2026-09-23T14:19:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T14:19:19","slug":"lifting-for-the-troops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/lifting-for-the-troops\/","title":{"rendered":"Lifting for the Troops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From September 1 through November 11, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/item\/columbus-mckinnon\/\">CMCO<\/a> is proud to host its 2026 Lifting for the Troops campaign in support of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping Gold Star families, catastrophically injured veterans, and homeless veterans across the United States.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Donate and learn more at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmco.com\/troops\">www.cmco.com\/troops<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thanks to the generosity of employees, customers, distributors, partners, and supporters like you, we&#8217;ve raised more than $350,000 over the past six years. This year, we&#8217;re aiming even higher and would love your support.<\/p>\n<p>For the 2026 campaign, 100% of funds raised by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/item\/columbus-mckinnon\/\">CMCO<\/a> will support educational scholarships for children who have lost a parent while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. These scholarships help provide opportunities for higher education, including undergraduate degree programs and accredited trade schools, helping ensure a brighter future for families who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_17235\" style=\"width: 1310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17235\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ce7d4936-2834-4da9-8efe-4c8e8e17ba0f.jpeg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1300\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ce7d4936-2834-4da9-8efe-4c8e8e17ba0f.jpeg.webp 1300w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ce7d4936-2834-4da9-8efe-4c8e8e17ba0f.jpeg-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ce7d4936-2834-4da9-8efe-4c8e8e17ba0f.jpeg-400x200.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ce7d4936-2834-4da9-8efe-4c8e8e17ba0f.jpeg-440x220.webp 440w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ce7d4936-2834-4da9-8efe-4c8e8e17ba0f.jpeg-650x325.webp 650w, https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ce7d4936-2834-4da9-8efe-4c8e8e17ba0f.jpeg-760x380.webp 760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17235\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The 2026 Lifting for the Troops campaign will support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Every donation, no matter the size, helps make a meaningful impact. Plus, as a thank you, individual donors who contribute $100 or more may receive a limited-edition patriotic hat from one of our participating brands, including Crosby, CM, or Harrington.<\/p>\n<p>Join us in honoring those who have sacrificed so much for our country. Together, we can make this year&#8217;s campaign our most impactful yet.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Donate and learn more at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmco.com\/troops\">www.cmco.com\/troops<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From September 1 through November 11, CMCO is proud to host its 2026 Lifting for the Troops campaign in support of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping Gold Star families, catastrophically injured veterans, and homeless veterans across the United States. 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