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Originally Posted by DinDinA-2
The Special Forces Association is sponsoring two wounded Special Forces Soldiers for a Bear Hunt in Alaska in 2011. A guide (Wayne Woods from Palmer, Alaska) has donated two hunts to the SFA for 2011. He previously donated hunts in Alaska for 2009 and 2010 to the SFA. The two wounded SF warriors are from the 7th SFGA. The cost is about $1800 per man of cash outlay. This will cover Hunting/fishing License, taxidermy fees and a cash grant of $300 to cover misc travel costs. Airfare will be covered by donations of frequent flyer miles ( I think this is taken care of for this hunt). The hosting of the soldiers in and out of Alaska is taken care of. The Fall 2010 issue of the “Drop” has an article about the 2010 hunt.
This project is a great way to recognize some of our great SF troops and promote the SF Regiment. Any excess funds contributed will be held for use in the 2012 hunts. I would ask individuals to give consideration to supporting this great project. If any of you want to support this effort, send your donations to:
Special Forces Association
PO Box 41436
Fayetteville, NC 28309-1436
Make checks payable to: “Special Forces Association” and in the memo block put “ALASKA BEAR HUNT”. This will put the money in a designated place within the Patriot Fund. Any excess funds contributed this year will be held for use in the 2012 hunts.
Any specific questions PM me and I try to answer, or put you in contact with the project officer.
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DinDinA-2
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The Special Forces Association is a 501(c)(19) Non-Profit Veteran Service Organization. All donations/contributions are tax-deductable. Receipts for donations will be sent for all individual donations in excess of $250. Receipts will be provided on request for donations less than $250.
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The project officer advised me we short about $2,300 for this hunt. It begins the first week of June. Two wounded SSGs from 7th Group will be going and will have a great experience!
Another way to donate, other than in the original post, is to go to the Special Forces Association web site at "specialforcesassociation.org", click on the "Donations" tab, then select the "Patriot Fund". Donor should be sure to put "For 2011 AK Bear Hunt" in the instructions block.
I know there are many great organizations out there helping our soldiers...this one is among them. Cut back 50 rounds at the range this week, and send the $'s in instead!
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