We are excited to announce fina plans for our veterans fundraising events to benefit Wish for Our Heroes are complete. Wish for, Our Heroes is a national 501(c) (3) organization that grants wishes around the world. Through 2023, Wish for Our Heroes has provided more than $30 million in assistance to our heroes, across all 50 states and 4 foreign nations (where U.S. troops are serving). Wish for Our Heroes has partnered with many corporations to inch closer to its ultimate goal, granting one wish for every deserving military member. One hundred percent of all proceeds from the 2024 weekend activities benefit Wish for Our Heroes.
Since inception in 2010, Burnt Store Marina Veterans Day events have raised more than $500,000 for Wish for Our Heroes, a charity dedicated to assisting active-duty and veteran military families struggling with basic needs, such as food, shelter, transportation, child needs, and medical expenses. Many thanks to the community members of Burnt Store Marina who have supported Wish for Our Heroes through their generosity, volunteer work and participation in these events. What once started over a dinner conversation has grown to a weekend of fundraising events here in Burnt Store Marina.
2023 – Veterans Weekend Golf Tournament & Cass Cay event raised $110,000 All proceeds raised at Burnt Store Marina contribute to assisting Florida military families with basic needs such as food, shelter, transportation, child needs, and medical expenses. Last year in the state of Florida, Wish for Our Heroes assisted 82 military families. The charity granted 18 wishes ($24,000), and focused on food insecurity in military families, 14 wishes ($26,000) to address home-related issues, 8 wishes ($16,000) focused on auto repairs, 31 ($38,000) wishes focused on child needs and 11 wishes ($9,000) focused on uncovered medical needs for Florida military families.
2010 – The Memorial Day Weekend, Golf Tournament & Silent Auction raised $9,300
2011 – The Memorial Day Weekend, Golf Tournament, Silent Auction & Steve McOmber event raised $17,000
2012 – Veterans Weekend Golf Tournament & Steve McOmber event raised $8,300
2013 – Veterans Weekend Golf Tournament & Steve McOmber event raised $10,011
2014 – Veterans Weekend Golf Tournament & Cass Cay event raised $23,515
2015 – Veterans Weekend Golf Tournament & Cass Cay event raised $33,603
2016 – Veterans Weekend Golf Tournament & Cass Cay event raised $34,300
2017 – Veterans Weekend Golf Tournament & Cass Cay event raised $35,312
2018 – Veterans Weekend Golf Tournament & Cass Cay event raised $61,171
2019 – Veterans Weekend Golf Tournament & Cass Cay event raised $56,043
2020 – Veterans Breakfast raised $860. (All other events were cancelled due to the pandemic.)
2021 – March Golf Event raised $9,116
2021 – Veterans Weekend Golf Tournament & Cass Cay event raised $131,647
2022 – All events were cancelled due to hurricane IAN.
2023 – Veterans Weekend Golf Tournament & Cass Cay event raised $110,000
All proceeds raised at Burnt Store Marina contribute to assisting Florida military families with basic needs such as food, shelter, transportation, child needs, and medical expenses. Last year in the state of Florida, Wish for Our Heroes assisted 82 military families. The charity granted 18 wishes ($24,000), focused on food insecurity in military families, 14 wishes ($26,000) to address home-related issues, 8 wishes ($16,000) focused on auto repairs, 31 ($38,000) wishes focused on child needs, and 11 wishes ($9,000) focused on uncovered medical
needs for Florida military families.
All Events Are Open to the Public Come join the volunteers who make these events possible, for some entertainment and drink specials to kick off the weekend at the Pre-party, Friday, November 8 from 6 – 9 p.m. @ Cass Cay Restaurant. Then, beginning at 8 a.m., get up early on Saturday, November 9, to show your patriotism, and watch Cliff Behney, flag-bearer, as he marches down Islamorada Boulevard, carrying the American flag – from the main entrance of Burnt Store Marina to Cass Cay Restaurant. We encourage those interested to march with him, or follow him by golf cart, and join us at the Veteran’s Day Breakfast immediately following.
The Veteran’s Day Breakfast, Saturday, November 9 @ Cass Cay Restaurant. This event is held every year to honor our Veterans who served our country. Even if you are not a veteran, please join us in honoring and remembering those who have given so much for our freedom. Tickets for Veterans are just $6.00 and non-veterans $15.00. Plan to join us that evening for the event you will not want to miss, Heroes Dinner at Cass Cay Restaurant, on Saturday, November 9. We will have great entertainment from Single Shot Steve Flagg, great food, 50/50, Auctions and more. This event will be limited to 200 people. Regular tickets are $60 (doors open at 5 p.m.). VIP tickets are $125, which include: reserved seating on the deck, early entrance at 4 p.m., entertainment from Capt. Rick, unlimited beer, wine, and house liquor, and priority in line at the buffet. On Sunday, November 10 @ Burnt Store Marina Country Club join us for the Heroes Classic Golf Tournament. Plan on a great day of golf, food, games on the course, 50/50, entertainment, and more. A single-player golf ticket is $100 or $400 for your foursome. You can sign your foursome up for the golf event at the BSMCC main office, during office hours. You must pay in full $400 for your foursome, and provide a list of names to register for this event or register online. 400 Club Tickets – ON SALE NOW. Only 400 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $25/each, for a chance to win up to 5 CASH prizes: 1st Prize – $2,000, 2nd Prize – $1,000, 3rd Prize – $675, 4th Prize $340 and 5th Prize $125. Drawing will be held at Cass Cay Restaurant on Saturday, November 9 at the Heroes Dinner. You do not need to be present to win. For event information, and to purchase tickets to these amazing, visit our website at Burntstoreveterans.org, or purchase tickets at Cass Cay Restaurant on October 25 between 12 and 2 p.m., and 4 – 6 p.m. If you are interested in getting more involved as a volunteer, serving on the committee, or becoming a sponsor or donor, please send your name, email & phone number to Michele Goldman at [email protected] or call her at (518)469-7357.
THANK YOU for your continued support, and most importantly, a huge THANK YOU to all the active-duty military and veterans. You are the HEROES. Thank you for your service.
