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Fund Raisers/Events | | UPCOMING EVENTS | | Seventh Annual Dinner & Auction
To benefit Michigan veterans and their families. This year’s dinner is being held in coordination with Families United and Operation Care Package Michigan.
Saturday, April 28th, 2012 -- 6:00 P.M.
Suburban Collection Showcase (formerly Rock Financial Showcase)
46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, Michigan, 48374
Keynote Speaker: Sebastian Junger
Award Winning Journalist and Best Selling Author of War and The Perfect Storm.
Sebastian’s Media Kit: http://dl.greatertalent.com/download.php?file=Junger_Sebastian.zip
Restrepo website on National Geographic: http://movies.nationalgeographic.com/movies/restrepo
Sebastian’s Bio on GTN site: http://www.greatertalent.com/SebastianJunger/
Master of Ceremonies: Chuck Gaidica and many more special guests to come!
Tickets are $100 per person. Table sponsorships are $1,000 per table.
Corporate Sponsorships are available at various levels.
For tickets and reservations, return the enclosed RSVP card by March 16, 2012.
You can also call Ann Cornelius at 248-346-5976, or email her at ann4fwsf@aol.com.
To purchase a table with a particular group, provide the names of the people in your group — we will do our best to accommodate your request.
For Corporate Sponsorships contact Chris Cornelius at 734-853-5422.
| PAST EVENTS |
The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund would like to thank everyone who attended our Sixth Annual Dinner event on Saturday, March 26 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.
5th Annual Sanford & Sun Triathlon and Duathlon
Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 8:00 AM- Sanford Lake Park
The 2011 event will benefit FWSF. All current and past servicemen and servicewomen will receive a special gift for participating. Click on the link for details. 5th Sanford and SunsFINAL.pdf
Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund 9/11 Day of Remembrance Golf Outing
Friday, September 9, 2011- Moose Ridge Golf Course, 11801 Doane Road, South Lyon
This annual event includes a 4-person scramble that includes 18 holes with cart, driving range and balls, Buffet Dinner, and Gifts and Prizes. Red Wing great Mickey Redmond is scheduled to appear once again. All proceeds support our Nation's Heroes
The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund Sixth Annual Dinner and Auction
Feel free to print and copy this invitation and send it to your friends.
This annual event benefits Michigan veterans and their families. This year’s dinner is being held in coordination with Families United and Operation Care Package Michigan on National Support our Troops Day on March 26, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at Suburban Collection Showcase (formerly Rock Financial Showcase) located at 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, Michigan 48374.
Keynote Speakers: Col. Oliver North (Ret.) (back by popular demand); Commander Kirk S. Lippold, United States Navy (Ret.) USS Cole; Chuck Gaidica, Master of Ceremonies plus many special guests.
Tickets are $100 per person. Table sponsorships are $1,000 per table. Corporate Sponsorships are available at various levels.
For tickets and reservations, please RSVP by March 14, 2011. You can also call Ann Cornelius at 248-346-5976 or email her at ann4fwsf@aol.com. To purchase a table with a particular group, provide the names of the people in your group—we will do our best to accommodate your request. For Corporate Sponsorships contact Robert Grimaldi at 248-231-9861.
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Women In Defense - Michigan
Charity Fundraiser
Women In Defense - Michigan has once again shown their support for the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund by hosting a Charity Fundraiser which raised a phenomenal $10,000.00!
Chris Cornelius, one of the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund founders, is shown with Major General Amy Courter as he accepts the check on behalf of the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund.
A special thanks to Women In Defense - Michigan for their generosity and continued support!
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Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund 9/11 Remembrance Day Golf Outing
Moose Ridge Golf Course, 11801 Doane Road, South Lyon
This annual event includes a 4-person scramble that includes 18 holes with cart, driving range and balls, Buffet Dinner, and Gifts and Prizes. All proceeds support our Nation's Heroes.
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Hair Razor Fundraiser!
Big League Haircuts, 5763 Borderline Drive, Brighton, Michigan 48116, 810-225-1111
Big League Haircuts had a special, all-day Saturday fundraising event for the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund. They donated 100% of their REVENUE (not just profits) from the all day event in which all stylists agreed to work for tips only. Their FWSF Fundraiser, held Saturday, June 26th, was a great success and a great benefit for the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund. Big League® Haircuts is a sports-themed barber shop for men and boys owned by John Hendricks. The FWSF would like to thank Big League and all those who participated in this event!
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Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund 5th Annual Dinner - April 24, 2010
Laurel Manor, Livonia, MI
The 5th Annual Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund Dinner and Auction took place at Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan. This year's Keynote Speaker was Judge Andrew Napolitano, the youngest life-tenured Superior Court judge in New Jersey.
| Heroes Concert on October 30th, 2009
Heroes Concert to help Michigan’s Iraq & Afghanistan injured combat Veterans
PROCEEDS SUPPORT
Michigan Paralyzed Veterans Association
Brain Injury Association of Michigan Veterans Program
Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund
Operation Never Forgotten
Where: Laurel Manor, 39000 Schoolcraft in Livonia MI 49150
When: Friday October 30TH, 2009 from 6 PM to Midnight
EVENT CHAIRMAN Rick Briggs Major, U.S.A.F., Retired
Veterans Program Manager
Office - 810-772-4323
Email - www.Veterans@biami.org
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| Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fundraiser - November 2, 2009
Sponsored by Attorney General Mike Cox and Laura Cox
The event was held at Doc’s Sports Retreat, 19265 Victor Pkwy., Livonia, MI. Attendees contributed a $25 suggested donation and enjoyed a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Recipient Caz Werda, who has received assistance from FWSF was interviewed by Channel 7 News. |
| Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund
9/11 Day of Remembrance Golf Outing - Friday, September 11, 2009
Event Directors: Jason Carter and Matt Cornelius
| MOOSE RIDGE GOLF COURSE
11801 DOANE ROAD
SOUTH LYON, MI
CALL: 248.446.9030
Moose Ridge
Information and Directions
http://www.mooseridgegolf.com
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| The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund 9/11 Day of Remembrance Golf Outing was held Friday, September 11, 2009. The annual event is held to raise funds for the FWSF organization. Special Guest Honorary Host Brad Edwards of Fox 2 News has a cousin in the Marines as a fighter pilot stationed overseas and Brad's Godmother, Barb Edwards, died on 9/11/2001 aboard American Airline #77 which crashed into the Pentagon. In addition, Lindsey Tycholiz, Miss Michigan USA teed up as the Honorary Starter for the event.
See video here from a huge turnout from the patriots that came to this event to share friendship and helping those who have given so much.
www.youtube.com/user/sail2jibe YOU TUBE VIDEO
This FWSF Golf Outing raised over $10,000.00 The event was sold out on a beautiful day that started with Miss Michigan singing the national anthem and celebrity guests that donated their time for this worthy cause.
Thank you Sponsors! Event Directors Jason Carter and Matt Cornelius did an outstanding job making this golf outing a huge success.
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| Fundraiser for Critically Injured Soldier - June 14, 2009
A Fundraiser for Robert Winegar, Jr., was held June 14, 2009 at Total Sports - North River Rd.
and I-94. The venue features Texas Hold 'Em and Entertainment.
Click for more information . .
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Robert Winegar, Jr. |
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| Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund Fourth Annual Dinner Auction - May 2, 2009
Laurel Manor, Livonia Michigan | (FWSF) DINNER AUCTION HAD A RECORD TURNOUT - 1000 People attended this charity event to help Michigan veterans and their families. Chuck Gaidica, Master of Ceremonies, kept the evening moving along, introducing Lindsey Tycholiz, Miss Michigan 2009, and Auctioneer Charles Wickens. Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox spoke and gave his support.
Keynote Speaker Marcus Luttrell gave a riveting account of Operation Red Wing, and his experiences as a Navy SEAL. Navy SEAL; Author of New York Times best-selling book "Lone Survivor." The harrowing story of four Navy SEALs who journeyed into the mountainous border of Afghanistan and Pakistan on Operation Redwing. An unparalleled motivational story of survival, the book is also a moving tribute to the friends and teammates who did not make it off the mountain. A powerful testament to the courage, integrity, patriotism, and community that forged these American heroes, "Lone Survivor" is an incredible account of teamwork, fortitude, and modern warfare.
The all volunteer FWSF organization are grateful for everyone who attended, those who donated auction items and the generosity of our Corporate Sponsors.
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Marcus Luttrell
Keynote Speaker
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| FWSF Annual Dinner Auction 2008 Raised a Quarter Million Dollars
Laurel Manor, Livonia Michigan
| The 3rd Annual Dinner Auction 2008 at Laurel Manor had over 900 guests attending. The event featured two recipients who benefited from FWSF organization that helped them through their life-altering injuries that they had suffered defending our freedom. Jerold Boler U.S. National Guard and Robert LaMarche U.S. Army, presented their stories of how they survived and how Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund helped them with the funds they needed when there was nowhere else to turn.
The two emotional speeches brought the attention to everyone that FWSF is Michigan’s premiere foundation for donating money to help wounded and military families that have given so much for our freedom.
Keynote speaker Lt. Col. Oliver North (Ret.) gave a very compelling talk that kept everyone’s attention. North is host of War Stories on Fox News Channel and an author of 11 books amongst his many other military accomplishments. | 
Col. Oliver North (Ret.)
Keynote Speaker
(Photo credit Gary Baumgarten) |
| The emcee for the evening Chuck Gaidica (WDIV) and Col. Oliver North used their persuasiveness to loosen the wallets by challenging to match the one thousand dollar check that Oliver North was writing. Within a minute, 43 people stood up to give their check. With the great auction items and the generous corporate sponsors we at FWSF exceeded our goal and now over $250,000. that can help more families with money still streaming in. Those in attendance enjoyed wine and elegant dinner the way that only Laurel Manor can provide for such a large crowd.
Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund wants to thank everyone who participated, donated, attended or helped in any way to make this event so exceptional.
We are deeply grateful,
Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund - Host Committee |
| Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund Car Show August 2007
Aug. 26, 2007 - Livonia Michigan, Laurel Manor Event Center hosted the first Fallen and Wounded Soldierss Fund Car and Bike Show and raised $20,000.00 for wounded soldiers and families of those who have fallen. The event was sponsored by three local car clubs and under the direction of David Henwood Motor City Car Club, John Gingel FWSF co-founder, Michigan Patriot Guard and Brad Betts FWSF sponsorship coordinator.
The parking lot was full of cars, bikes, music, games for kids, booths with military items, crafts, auction,a trip to Las Vegas for two and over a hundred prizes award to the best cars and bikes.
Fallen and Wounded Soldiers' Fund would like to all that attended to show their patriotism and support for the families and soldiers that gave of them self for our freedom. |
| FWSF Christmas Card Drive Fundraiser - December 18, 2007
Earlier this December our Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Class of 2009 held a Christmas Card Drive in honor of soldiers wounded in combat. we are in Macomb, Michigan at the Macomb Community College. Our COTA club sold donated Christmas cards for one dollar and allowed participants to pen their own note. We then sent the cards on to walter Reed Hospital. After the cost of postage the rest of the money we are sending to The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund here in Michigan. It is not a huge amount but we just wanted a chance to say thank you for all that you do and send some Christmas cheer as well!
Sincerely,
Tammy Anderson
Treasurer 2009 COTA
Dec. 13, 2007 Boxing Fundraiser
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| Fallen and Wounded Soldiers' Fund 2nd Annual Dinner - Feb. 24, 2007
Lauren Manor, Livonia
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Livonia Mich. Feb. 24, 2007 Robert Lutz keynote speaker at the 2nd Annual Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund Dinner Auction implored his audience of over 600 to open their hearts and thier wallets and raised over $100,000 for the FWSF. Lutz a former Marine Pilot was among the other speakers that motivated the crowd to bid on the auction items with heart-rending speeches.
Among the guest speaker were Chuck Pfarrer Seal Commander retired, Army LTC Stephen M. Potter, LTC. William Gillette, Patriot Guard Ride Captain Larry Helser, and Master of Ceremonies John McElroy automotive reporter
and journalist heard daily on WWJ Radio 950.
Generous donations from area merchants included beautiful jewelry,fur coat, sporting memorabilia, sporting event tickets, 2 African Safari trips, restaurant certificates, spa packages, original art work from famous artists all of which was organized by Dumocile Galleries Auctioneer.
FWSF is very grateful to all that participated in the 2nd Annual Event that helps those in uniform and their families in times of need. | 
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