Anywho-- Before I leave for a sun-filled weekend in Daytona, I just wanted to take a few minutes to tell you all about an AWESOME organization that was brought to my attention this past week.
As many of you may know, I have a part-time job at an event venue, mainly handling their websites, social media, fundraising and event marketing. This past week, Scott Mallary, the founder of Truckin 4 Troops, came in to set up a bull & shrimp feast to raise money for one of their projects and my heart has been so warmed by this foundation.
Truckin 4 Troops has been helping our military's veterans since 2010. What started as an effort to raise money for veterans turned into working with wounded warriors from Walter Reed and took on a life of it's own. Currently, Truckin 4 Troops provides transportation to wounded veterans, including quad and triple amputees. Their latest project (and what their bull & shrimp feast is raising money for) is the Land 4 Heroes Project. They are working towards purchasing property in Maryland for 4 of the wounded warriors and their families, who would like to remain close to Walter Reed. When the project is complete, each family will have a house on their own private lot in a small community.
Seriously, what an amazing organization! Scott and his family have spent so much time with these guys and their families and his dedication shines through every time he speaks about his foundation. If you'd like, you can visit their website here or "like" their Facebook page here to learn more about what they do.
And here's the flyer for their bull & shrimp feast if you are interested in attending. 100% of Truckin 4 Troops' proceeds go towards the Land 4 Heroes Project!
I'm so thankful that there are people in this world so passionate about helping others :)