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To do the many things we would like to do to show our support we also need to raise funds. We are doing this on a specific program basis and in a general manner to create a funding base that will allow us to fulfill, legitimate needs when existing programs fail the warrior or their family. This is clearly a higher calling for many of us. Many of you have seen the flyer for the Walter Reed Picnic on September 15th. We have collected funds to support this function and food donations to meet the needs for more than 600 personnel. There is a lot still to be done, but we are on our way. The Chairman of the R&D Board of Directors will be soliciting funds from R&DA members and their suppliers to support approved expenditures in these areas. You will see more of this in the future. We will be asking for your donations and some individuals and companies have already donated funds, for which we are extremely grateful.
R&DA will recognize all donations in a positive manner and print the donor listing by category on both the website and in the programs of all future meetings. Hopefully, R&DA members can ensure that our military sacrifices are never forgotten. |