Archive for the ‘Fundraising’ Category
SOWW Announces Noctober
Tuesday, August 18th, 2015Support Pitti Heerwagen as He Raises Money for the All In All The Time Foundation
Thursday, August 13th, 2015Meet Andreas ‘Pitti’ Heerwagen.
Pitti was born in the East when Germany was still divided and grew up to serve in the German Navy. He came to the United States in 2007 for a military exchange program. He fell in love with America and never left, gaining his green card. Currently, he works in sales at S&S Precision.
For 15 years, Pitti has competed in triathlons including five Iron Man iterations as well as over 30 other events. This time, he’ll be competing in the Maryland Cambridge Iron Man on Oct 3rd. In addition to the thrill of competition, Pitti will also raise funds and awareness for the All In All The Time Foundation. His other goal is to not let Drew down.
Although always in training, he’s had his sights on this regional qualifying Iron Man since January. Pitti admitted to being “Addicted to working out”, and currently participates in one major event per year to provide purpose for his efforts.
He reiterated several times that he was not doing this one for himself and he’s said that it’s made the training easier. Plus, he’s 40 now. He knows what he’s done wrong in that past and what works.
But there’s something more. Pitti recently read a book that has seriously influenced his training philosophy. He read, “Natural Born Heroes: How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance“. He not only has taken inspiration from this book, he has given copies to friends. He spoke with me about it, “It’s a natural born lifestyle…in our DNA. We were made for a time when you couldn’t just pick up a Snickers, you had to fight for it. You couldn’t eat four times a day.” To learn more about what Pitti was talking about, you’ll have to read the book, but I’ve got to say, it seems to be working. I’ve known Pitti for years but never seen him this lean, or focused. He told me that he is the same weight as when he was a young man starting out in the service. If there is anything personal about this race, it’s that he wants to realize his goal of qualifying for Hawaii.
When I asked if there was anything he wanted to add, he said, “I want to to thank S&S for allowing me to train hard.” Pitti isn’t alone in his commitment to this cause. Drew from S&S said that his arms are getting tired from giving massages every day.
Please join us in supporting Pitti.
www.gofundme.com/SSP-IronmanMD
Industry – Please Help Support The Homefront Shootout
Friday, July 24th, 2015I was recently contacted by an old friend to see if I could help organize some prizes for an annual shooting event August 14-16, 2015 in Branson, MO.
Homefront Shootout is an event hosted by vets for vets, service members and civilians as a whole.
The event consists of seven stages. All-in-all they need a minimum of 21 prizes (1st, 2nd and 3rd place). In particular, I’m hoping a couple of knife brands can support the event with prizes.
If you’re interested in supporting, shoot me an email and I’ll connect you with the coordinator.
To learn more visit Homefront Shootout.
“Reap” A New Print from 30 Seconds Out
Thursday, July 16th, 201520% Of the Profit of the sale of this print goes directly to USAFTACP.ORG.
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Memorial Chips from Inglorious Amateurs
Monday, July 13th, 2015Inglorious Amateurs produced these Memorial chips to highlight the 34 stars added to the CIA’s Memorial Wall since 9/11.
Each chip features a version of the Memorial Wall star and a quote from the inscription on the wall that reads, “For Those Who Gave Their Lives In The Service Of Their Country”. On the other side is our Inglorious Amateurs logo, url and moto: “Nos Longe Inter Paucos”.
These are all numbered, with an initial run of only 100 available. They are donating $5.00 from every chip purchased to the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation.
www.ingloriousamateurs.com/product/memorial-chip
Xtreme Couture GI Foundation – Our Heroes Benefit Concert
Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 
For more info visit www.xcgif.org.
Warrior West – Sneak Peek “The Dude”
Wednesday, April 29th, 2015One of the first things I was shown at this year’s ADS Inc Warrior West Expo at the San Diego Convention Center was this gun case. Its only marking was a decal from Stumpies Custom Guns. Located in Swansboro, NC, Stumpies is a small custom shop run by wounded warrior Marine EOD Vets amd well known to many.
The real surprise is once you get inside the case, and the story behind it. Named “The Dude”, this rifle will be raffled off later this year to raise funds for the EOD Warrior Foundation. The name derives from the nickname of a buddy of Stumpies owner, Brad Lang who was killed in action. As raffled, it will include everything you see here like the Leupold optic and Adams Industries night vision device as well as several other goodies not yet ready.
As you can see in this photo, the .308 AI action has been engraved with the rifle’s name.
You’ll be seeing a lot more of this gun. In fact, it’s scheduled to be a featured article in an upcoming issue issue of Harris Publications‘ Tactical Weapons magazine.
Please Join Me In Donating To The Combat Control Museum
Thursday, April 9th, 2015The Benini Heritage Center and Museum is located at the Combat Control School at Pope Field, NC.
The museum is named after Alcide S. “Bull” Benini (seen above circa 1951), a WWII Bataan Death March survivor 1942 and veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division 1946-1952, he transitioned to the USAF and became its first Combat Controller in 1953.
There have only been about 3,000 Combat Controllers in the history of the careerfield. Unfortunately, the facility cannot be properly maintained solely from funds donated by survivng CCT members and the USAF does not find the museum. That’s why they need our help.
My first two USAF assignments were as a Special Tactics Intelligence Officer. I learned first hand about the capabilities Combat Control brings to the fight. Many of you have worked with them in other capacities. Now is our chance to give back and help them preserve their heritage.
Every little bit helps.
