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Combat Flip Flops’ Rock The Cashmagh Campaign

Monday, July 7th, 2014

Rock the Cashmagh

Combat Flip Flops currenty has a campaign on the new crowdfunding site Vet Launch, which hosts crowdfunding campaigns for Veterans. They’re looking for $15000 to launch a brand-new cashmere program which will utilize cashmere wool from local goat farmers in Afghanistan to create luxury scarves for First World markets. Through this effort, CFF looks to aid in developing a stable and self-sufficient economy in Afghanistan by encouraging Afghans to embrace enterprise through exportation, empowering millions of Afghanistan goat herders.

campaigns.vetlaunchusa.com/campaigns/combat-flip-flops-rock-the-cashmagh

Tactical Advantage – Operation Heal Our Patriots 4th Of July Promotion

Friday, July 4th, 2014

Samaritan's Purse - Operation Heal Our Patriots

Tactical Advantage is holding a special charity promotion for the 4th of July. In lieu of a traditional sale, they will be donating 10% of all gross web site sales over the 3-day Independence Day weekend to Samaritan’s Purse – Operation Heal Our Patriots. The promotion starts Friday, July 4th and lasts through Sunday, July 6th.

www.entrygear.com

The Baby Andrew Fund

Monday, June 23rd, 2014

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Michael Wratten, President of Shellback Tactical, has informed us that his nephew Andrew Wilson Wratten has been diagnosed with Neuroplastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Currently, there is a crowdfunding effort on GiveForward as well as a Donation Account set up at the Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union at the request of the Blue Ribbon Trust. You can donate to either organization through the links below. The SSD family sends their support to Andrew Wratten and we look forward to his speedy recovery.

www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/cdw4/the-baby-andrew-fund?utm_source=giveforward&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=dashboard&shareid=2381111

www.lapfcu.org/home/community/donation_wratten

SERKET Racing – The Mission

Friday, June 20th, 2014

In this video, former Marine Mark Llano talks about SERKET Racing, an organization based in Wellington, Florida. Started by Llano and Randy Webb, SERKET Racing competes with the goal of raising awareness and assistance for military Veterans and their families. SERKET races a Porsche GT3 Cup 911 in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama, the largest single-make racing series in North America.

www.serketracing.com

Tidewater Tactical 2014 Annual Golf Tournament

Friday, June 6th, 2014

2014 Golf

Tidewater Tactical is holding their 6th annual charity golf tournament. This year it is benefiting Special Operations Wounded Warrior. $100 per individual or $400 for a 4 person team on Friday, June 27th at Redwing Golf Course.

This year’s registration includes: lunch and dinner, live music, cart and green fees, beverages, a swag bag, raffles and silent auction, contest, giveaways, and hole events.

Sponsors of the event include Plano, Smith & Wesson, Adidas, Benchmade, WileyX, Gatorz, Uber Group (Arc’teryx, Salomon, Suunto), Mechanix, Camelbak, Rite in the Rain, Under Armour, Oakley, SOG, 5.11, and ATK, with more to follow.

To register, call 757.318.6652 or contact@tidewatertactical.com.

www.tidewatertactical.com

Ron Bellan And Mil-Tac Knives At Blade Show

Thursday, June 5th, 2014

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Retired US Navy SEAL Ron Bellan (Reaper 01), host of the hit TV show Reaper Outdoors ‘Survive the Hunt’, will be at Blade show 2014 in Atlanta with Mil-Tac Knives and Tools June 6th – 8th. Ron will be on hand to talk about the proper use and care of knives, and will introduce the tanto blade used for the Special Operations Wounded Warrior annual hog hunt. Mil-TAC will be giving out free wristbands at the booth, and will be selling knives and Reaper apparel. A portion of all Reaper sales will go to SOWW.

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www.mil-tac.com

www.reaperoutdoors.com

Darley Defense Days – All In, All The Time Foundation

Wednesday, June 4th, 2014

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One of the charitable endeavors currently being supported by the All In, All The Time Foundation is the upcoming Operation Red Wings Memorial Workout. Patsy, the surviving spouse of Danny Dietz, is organizing a crossfit workout to raise awareness and funds. The workout is open to any gym who wishes to participate on June 28th. Email orwmemorial@aiatt.org for more information. Additionally, you can also text tommyv to 80888 to make a $10 donation.

aiatt.org

Announcing the No Brakes Throwdown Charity Fundraiser

Thursday, May 29th, 2014

Tactical Distributors and Uber Group are co-presenting the first annual No Brakes Throwdown. Sponsored by Arc’teryx, S&S Precision, Daniel Defense, SSD, Smith Optics, and more, the No Brakes Throwdown is a charity fundraiser consisting of barbecue, beverages, and go kart racing! Don’t miss it!

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Racing is open to all, but limited to just 130 available slots. Naturally, those not wishing to race can also attend as spectators! The top four racers will receive prizes from the sponsor companies, and the first place winner will choose the charity the funds are donated to.

The event is being held at American Indoor Karting in Virginia Beach, Virginia on July 9th, 2014 from 1730-2200 Eastern. That’s the night before ADS Warrior East.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.tacticaldistributors.com/blog/no-brakes-throwdown