05/21/2026
Meet our Coast Guard representative, Marshall Thompson!
At the core, I’m a father of three, a coach, and an operator by trade—someone who values consistency, responsibility, and showing up fully. I try to live with intention: with my whole heart, keeping things simple, and doing what I can to support others in finding their own capacity.
Over the past few years, I’ve spent time getting clear on what matters most to me. I’ve come to a simple framework: live fully, live simply, and be of service to others. Big Fish is one of the few places I’ve found where those ideas aren’t just talked about—they’re tested. It creates an environment where you’re pushed beyond what’s comfortable, alongside others doing the same, and in that process you gain a clearer understanding of who you are and what you’re capable of.
That’s why this foundation is important to me. It doesn’t manufacture growth—it creates the conditions where growth becomes unavoidable. The shared challenge builds real connection, and the experience carries forward into how people show up in their families, their work, and their communities. I’ve seen that impact firsthand, and it’s something I want to support and extend.
What I’m hoping to get out of this experience isn’t something new—it’s depth. A deeper understanding of my own limits, and how to move beyond them. A chance to practice staying focused on what matters when things get hard. And the opportunity to bring that perspective back to the people and communities I care about most—especially my kids, and the groups I’m part of every day, including Verdant CrossFit.
This fundraiser is a way to take that personal commitment and extend it outward. If this resonates with you, I’d appreciate your support—at any level. I’ll carry that with me when it counts.
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