As the flowers bloom and Spring graces us with its warmth, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible generosity and support we’ve received from our beloved Burnt Store Marina community.
This year, our community’s compassion reached new heights as we came together to make a difference, celebrating our heroes in the most meaningful way. Thanks to your unwavering commitment and kindness, Wish for Our Heroes Foundation raised over $80,000 through generous donations, 400 CLUB raffle, Heroes dinner, and Veteran’s Day breakfast held on November 9, 2024 at Cass Cay Restaurant and the golf event held November 10 at BSMCC.
This year, Wish for Our Heroes was able to grant a wish to a local veteran Marty Traucht, former Quartermaster with the US Coast Guard.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our volunteers and contributors. Volunteers are the backbone of any community gathering. We are incredibly grateful for your time, energy, and dedication. A special thank you to our esteemed speakers, Ed Buns and David Sadler, whose insightful words touched all of us. Our gratitude also goes out to Cliff Behney, who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, reminding us of the values that unite us as a nation. It was a moment of collective pride and reflection.
We were also blessed to have Rick Austin perform both the Star-Spangled Banner and God Bless America. Your powerful voice and dedication to honoring our country resonated deeply with all present, creating an unforgettable experience.
Thank you, Rick Stewart and Steve Flagg, for providing excellent entertainment. Your performances brought joy and energy to the gathering, and we appreciate the talent and enthusiasm you both shared with us.
There were 5 winners of the 400 Club Raffle:
1st place – $2000 went to Alex Schultz
2nd place – $1000 went to Sandy Howard
3rd place – $675 went to Mary Olsen
4th place – $340 went to Maria Hahn
5th place – $125 went to Carol Chesser
Together, these contributions created a memorable event, and we are grateful for the support and involvement of everyone. Thank you for being part of this special day!
WISH for OUR HEROES is 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. One hundred percent of all proceeds grants wishes for our heroes. We hope that you can continue to support our Heroes and join us for our local events in November 2025. Our events will be held November 14-16, 2025, so mark your calendars. More information to follow.
If you have interest in joining our local chapter, call Michele Harding at (518) 469-7357 or send an email to magslp10@yahoo.com.
Thank you again to the BSM community for being such an incredible source of strength and inspiration.
