FELLOW AMERICANS – JOIN US IN OUR FIRST FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR OUR NEWLY FORMED FOUNDATION
Dear Friends,
This year we enter our 16th year hosting the 4th of July Memorial event held here at our family’s ranch. Initially an annual event it moved to every even numbered year as attendance and coordination efforts grew. With each event has come increased inspiration.
The 2012 event was the most inspirational event held to date, offering a new direction for our family ranch.
Americans were inspired to donate funds to build a memorial building and grounds to serve Americans in need – and we did it!
When the unsolicited donations exceeded $50,000 the Russell family was inspired to match dollar for dollar – and we did!
On July 3rd, 2014 the SS American Memorial and retreat grounds were dedicated as the nations only private “living” war memorial located at the Lazy U Ranch, Seguin TX. Todate over $200,000 dollars has been donated to the memorial and grounds. A total of 3210 visitors have passed through the gates with over 2,200 visitors in 2015 alone including over 1,300 wounded warriors and active duty military.
In 2014 and 2015 Americans sent additional donations asking us to distribute to needy wounded warriors and Americans – and we did! With distribution needs served in excess of $20,000!
FRIENDS, May 3rd is the Big Give SA and our Foundation will be participating. The Big Give SA is a 24-hour day of giving that brings donors and nonprofits together by creating a shared region-wide experience and connecting people to the causes that matter to them the most. Last year over $4.3 million dollars was raised for 882 charitable causes in 24 hours. This will be the first OFFICIAL fundraiser for the newly formed SS American Memorial Foundation. Use the links below to sign up for an email reminder and to see our Foundation’s profile page which will include a secure donation form on donation day from the comfort of your home or office.
Because of your inspiration and unsolicited generosity the Russell family has decided to form a foundation to insure the perpetuity of the memorial building, grounds, and the overall ever evolving mission; helping our fellow wounded warriors, veterans, first responders, and civilians through education, financial aid, and therapy.
Because of your unsolicited generosity the Russell family has decided that
this “unplanned project” is a project that is making a difference. So much so, that we as a family are making preparations to donate our property into the foundation – over time – to insure this memorial and grounds will be permanent for generations to come.
Please help us to help others!
Go to eepurl.com/bYBFG5 to sign up for an email reminder on May 3rd. Specify SS American Memorial Foundation in the non-profit to donate to.
On May 3rd, go to our Foundation’s Big Give SA profile page at https://thebiggivesa.org/npo/ss-american-memorial-foundation to make a secure donation.
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“If you want something done right – DO IT YOURSELF!”
Patty Sue Russell
January 17, 1939 – March 20, 2007
“Semper Fi”
WE CAN AND WILL GET THIS RIGHT –
THIS IS YOUR MEMORIAL! THIS IS YOUR LEGACY!
JOIN US IN MAKING HISTORY – AMERICAN HISTORY!
HELP US IN HELPING OTHERS – THE RIGHT WAY, THE RESPONSIBLE WAY! A WAY OF “OLD SCHOOL” VALUES – HONOR AND INTEGRITY!
