Paralyzed Veterans Event Raises $13,000
A Saturday fundraiser to benefit the Mid-America Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America raised almost $13,000, more than double the goal, organizer Ron Black said today.
The event was held in the Del City VFW Hall and featured numerous auction items.
Among those attending were elected officials, including Lt. Governor Jari Askins, Congresswoman Mary Fallin, Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel, District Attorney David Prater, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett and several legislators.
Black, the host of the radio and television shows Wild Oklahoma, served as master of ceremonies. He said the goal was to raise at least $6,000 to help the local chapter. Among donors acknowledged during the event were Senator Jim Inhofe and State Rep. David Dank of Oklahoma City. Said Black: "The event was a phenomenal success, raising $13,000 for the MAPVA. A special thanks to all the elected officials who attended, our sponsors and Mike McCarville for helping get the event kicked off. We are already planning for an event in Tulsa to help a Tulsa veterans group and are planning for our MAPVA event for next year."
The event was held in the Del City VFW Hall and featured numerous auction items.
Among those attending were elected officials, including Lt. Governor Jari Askins, Congresswoman Mary Fallin, Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel, District Attorney David Prater, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett and several legislators.
Black, the host of the radio and television shows Wild Oklahoma, served as master of ceremonies. He said the goal was to raise at least $6,000 to help the local chapter. Among donors acknowledged during the event were Senator Jim Inhofe and State Rep. David Dank of Oklahoma City. Said Black: "The event was a phenomenal success, raising $13,000 for the MAPVA. A special thanks to all the elected officials who attended, our sponsors and Mike McCarville for helping get the event kicked off. We are already planning for an event in Tulsa to help a Tulsa veterans group and are planning for our MAPVA event for next year."
Labels: MAPVA, Ron Black, Wild Oklahoma
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