- Chuck Brandt
- Andy Klein
- Bill Oaks
- Jose Antonio Rosas
- Ronald Rahorn
- Richard Rahorn
- Ramon Ballester
Thursday, July 31, 2008
USMC Honor Roll
I am starting off the USMC Honor Roll list with three people. The list includes my father, a friend, and a collegue. Who would you have me add to the list?
Donation total for update 7/31/2008
So far I have raised $615. I just heard last year had 125 participants and $40,000 was raised. This year 165 are joining in the fun, so fingers crossed for a big number.
Monday, June 16, 2008
What is the USMC Honor Roll?
This blog is dedicated to honoring those that have served in the United States Marine Corps.
I am using this blog to document my efforts to raise $$ for worthy charities. My efforts are to honor the disicipline, service and sacrifice made by members of the USMC.
Press Release for 6/5/2008:
What is behind a challenge? Well for a Gilbert man, it is about pushing the boundaries of endurance while honoring servicemen. Eric Brandt of Gilbert is preparing to ride his mountain bike from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon on a 65 mile off-road challenge. Eric is a participant in the Fat Tire Flagstaff to Grand Canyon charity bike ride that not only challenges rider’s fitness and but their ability to raise funds for worthy charities. Eric, a long time participant, decided to take it up a notch this year. “I was not able to participate last year due to ankle injury. So this year I committed myself to raising more money than ever by focusing my fundraising efforts.” Eric has dedicated his ride to members of the United States Marine Corps.
Eric has named his effort the USMC Honor Roll. "I love big endurance challenges, the first time attempted this ride I just barely made it. The second time I was able to do it on a single speed mountain bike and that added to the challenge. Two years ago I finished on a bike that I bought at a thrift store for $12. This year I want do honor the discipiline, service and sacrifice made by members of the Marine Corps."
“I think people do appreciate service men and women who serve and have served this country and I came up with a way for them to show it." Eric is keeping a blog about his fundraising efforts which lists those individuals whom his ride is dedicated to.
The ride raises money for the Marine League Charities which include Toys for Tots, Wounded Marine Program and Flagstaff Arts And Sports Together. It is a great event and 100% of the donations raised go directly to the Marine League Charities, (MLC) Flagstaff, Arizona which is an IRS 501.c. (3) tax exempt organization, EID 86-0944607. “The people I meet all wish me well even if they think I am a bit crazy to attempt riding across 65 miles of forest and high desert in August.” Eric is documenting his effort on a website, contact him there if you would like to support him in his quest to raise money. "I am committed to raising more money than ever and seeing how many people I can get added to my digital Honor Roll."
To reach Eric for interviews call 480-275-0008 to get more details on the USMC Honor Roll and donate go to http://www.usmchonorroll.blogspot.com/
I am using this blog to document my efforts to raise $$ for worthy charities. My efforts are to honor the disicipline, service and sacrifice made by members of the USMC.
Press Release for 6/5/2008:
What is behind a challenge? Well for a Gilbert man, it is about pushing the boundaries of endurance while honoring servicemen. Eric Brandt of Gilbert is preparing to ride his mountain bike from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon on a 65 mile off-road challenge. Eric is a participant in the Fat Tire Flagstaff to Grand Canyon charity bike ride that not only challenges rider’s fitness and but their ability to raise funds for worthy charities. Eric, a long time participant, decided to take it up a notch this year. “I was not able to participate last year due to ankle injury. So this year I committed myself to raising more money than ever by focusing my fundraising efforts.” Eric has dedicated his ride to members of the United States Marine Corps.
Eric has named his effort the USMC Honor Roll. "I love big endurance challenges, the first time attempted this ride I just barely made it. The second time I was able to do it on a single speed mountain bike and that added to the challenge. Two years ago I finished on a bike that I bought at a thrift store for $12. This year I want do honor the discipiline, service and sacrifice made by members of the Marine Corps."
“I think people do appreciate service men and women who serve and have served this country and I came up with a way for them to show it." Eric is keeping a blog about his fundraising efforts which lists those individuals whom his ride is dedicated to.
The ride raises money for the Marine League Charities which include Toys for Tots, Wounded Marine Program and Flagstaff Arts And Sports Together. It is a great event and 100% of the donations raised go directly to the Marine League Charities, (MLC) Flagstaff, Arizona which is an IRS 501.c. (3) tax exempt organization, EID 86-0944607. “The people I meet all wish me well even if they think I am a bit crazy to attempt riding across 65 miles of forest and high desert in August.” Eric is documenting his effort on a website, contact him there if you would like to support him in his quest to raise money. "I am committed to raising more money than ever and seeing how many people I can get added to my digital Honor Roll."
To reach Eric for interviews call 480-275-0008 to get more details on the USMC Honor Roll and donate go to http://www.usmchonorroll.blogspot.com/
Day One of 'Ride It' Challenge
I have dedicated myself to trying to ride my bike to work for the remainder of June and all of July. Today marks my first day.
It is a small effort to show how ordinary people can help decrease their dependence on oil. I think it will be a good challenge that fits well with my fund raising efforts.
It is a small effort to show how ordinary people can help decrease their dependence on oil. I think it will be a good challenge that fits well with my fund raising efforts.
Corporate Sponsorships of the Event are available....
If you would like to have your company involved with this fantastic charity event review the opportunities here.
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Janet Kerby — 480.705.6577
Michelle DeHaan — 480.994.4769
Info@flag2gc.com
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Janet Kerby — 480.705.6577
Michelle DeHaan — 480.994.4769
Info@flag2gc.com
Best Way to Donate
I can always use more supporters who are willing to lend a hand. The best way to donate is through a personal check, written directly to the Marine League Charities, a IRS 501.c. (3) tax exempt organization, EID 86-0944607. The tax deductible number for your contributions is 22-3050009.
Keep a record of your donation as this is a 501c tax deductable donation.
I will be keeping tabs on the donation milestones I reach as I near the ride date August 2nd.
Please support me in any way that works for you, there are no minimum or maximums.
God bless and thank you for your support.
Keep a record of your donation as this is a 501c tax deductable donation.
I will be keeping tabs on the donation milestones I reach as I near the ride date August 2nd.
Please support me in any way that works for you, there are no minimum or maximums.
God bless and thank you for your support.
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