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The 2010 Holes for Heroes Fundraiser event will be held on October 1, 2010 at Admiral Baker Golf Course, Last year, Holes for Heroes grossed more than $82,000 and netting some $55,000 to benefit our "Wounded Heroes" through a variety of different organizations. Every sponsor and golf player will help us build upon that success by benefitting:
- Helping ease the pain of our “Hurting Heroes” recovering at Balboa and other military hospitals from injuries sustained in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and to those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Supporting families and children of local deployed military warriors
- Providing housing, substance abuse recovery, mental health counseling, job training and placement to some of San Diego’s current 2,000 homeless Veterans and their families
- Supporting the Children and Families of our Fallen Heroes
- Supporting various Humanitarian Projects
We utilize the Rotary Club Foundation platform because it is trusted, 100% all-volunteers, No paid staff, No fixed overhead ensuring that 100% of the proceeds go to the beneficiary charities. 75% of the net proceeds raised go to our Military serving Charities to support military personnel, children and families in our region. 25% goes towards Humanitarian projects via the San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary Foundation. To date, Holes for Heroes has raised more than $275,000 netting over $200,000!
We know there is no shortage of worthy events seeking your support. However, none, we believe, will provide you a more meaningful and ‘up close and personal’ opportunity to say “THANK YOU!” to our local wounded military heroes and heroines, to their children and families in need and to homeless recovering Veterans. Last year 16 Combat Vets, 10 of whom were wounded (one a double leg amputee) joined us. In the words from the ASYMCA (Balboa Hospital), “The patients always have such a wonderful time participating. You treat them like guests of honor. We thank you for your kindness. Your support sends a message of care and gratitude to those who serve to keep us safe. We look forward to next year!”
In the words of one of our Heroes, “It’s therapeutic, it’s fun, it’s motivational. It’s everything as good as it can be!” Or as one of our sponsors / participants said, “It is such a reality check to meet and honor these young people who have given so much, yet have a lifetime of contributions to life ahead of them. Thank you for introducing us to this fine event.” And from another, “You’ve got a great thing going!”
Holes for Heroes receives high TV, radio and print media coverage and support. We cordially invite you to review the enclosed package of sponsorship and player opportunities, beneficiary background and to generously support Holes for Heroes 2010 on Friday, October 1, 2010 at the Admiral Baker Golf Club.
Thank you for helping us help our Hurting Heroes, Military Children, Families and Vets! For further information or to ‘re-up’ for 2010 as a player, sponsor or donor, contact Dave Ferguson at 619.787.6280 or Jonathan Stone at 619.884.2191.
Jonathan Stone
Event Co-Chair
David P. Ferguson
Event Co-Chair
The San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary Club Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Organization, EIN: 33-0596091. P.O. Box 80336, San Diego, CA 92138-0336
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