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Bonito Blast Fishing Tournament from page 1 they return home after fighting for our freedom, a new with over 100 veterans fishing in the tournament.
journey begins, often fraught with hardships. We are grateful Pirates Cove Resort and Marina, Stuart, Fla., will
The WVRF was to the community for their incredible generosity and support host the captains meeting (Aug. 13, at 6 p.m.), weigh-in
founded in 2009 to support of these heroes after all they’ve done for us.” (Aug. 14, on the dock from 12 to 3 p.m.) and the awards
and assist our Florida The WVRF wishes to thank our community for its party (Aug. 14, at 5 p.m.). Pirates Cove is perfect for
veterans and to serve as overwhelming support for this special veterans’ event. this tournament. It has old Florida charm and great
a bridge for transition In addition to the funds raised, taking various veterans atmosphere, in a gorgeous and spacious contemporary
into civilian life. The fishing means so much to them; especially seeing the setting.
organization provides community come together to take part in such a patriotic The Pirates Cove’s ownership and staff are very much
immediate emergency event. The WVRF is very grateful for all of the support looking forward to being involved in this worthwhile
financial support to these shown to our veterans over the past eight years. event.
much deserving veterans. The captains meeting on Friday, Aug. 13, will include TCBB is a 501(c)(3) event. Contributions are tax
More than 85 percent of all dinner, tent events and entertainment. The tournament deductible. EIN#: 46-2993288.
funds donated to WVRF will begin on Saturday, Aug. 14, and the awards party on Visit the TCBB Facebook page and its website for
go directly toward veteran Saturday night will include dinner, a silent auction and more information, tournament details and to register:
assistance, earning them music. The TCBB is expecting over 180 registered boats www.TreasureCoastBonitoBlast.com.
GuideStar ’s platinum
level recognition for
performance and serving Racquets For Recovery from page 1 The nonprofit
Florida’s veterans. WVRF also directly supports
assists in getting their attendees it was not only being given the financial Phoenix House, a
lives back on track by helping with job training, housing, means to complete her education, but also the women’s recovery
transportation, past-due bills, child needs and other forms emotional support and unconditional love she res idence; Bridge
of assistance. For example, the WVRF has recently has received through the Mark Garwood SHARE House, a transitional
developed a new and separate dental program that will Foundation that have changed her life. facility providing bed
not only improve the physical and mental health of A video of Jessie’s remarks can be found at and board for men
our Florida veterans, but also improve their quality of “racquetsforrecovery.org.” in recovery with no
life. The WVRF mission is to save lives and keep these Both Erica and John Garwood spoke of the tragic means of support; and
families together. Please remember, we enjoy the many loss of their 24-year-old son, Mark, in 2014 and the Clean Start Backpacks,
blessings of freedom, which are not “free,” secured for subsequent community outreach goals for the Mark which contain
us by these heroic veterans’, and their families’, many Garwood SHARE Foundation established in his e sse nt i a l hygi e ne
sacrifices. Home of the free because of the brave. memory. items distributed Jamie and Jody Rotenizer of
As Mike Durkee, executive director of WVRF has said, The primary mission of the Mark Garwood SHARE to individuals just Pinnacle
“The veterans’ stories are why we do what we do … when Foundation is to provide educational scholarships to entering recovery.
local men and women who are recovering from the To learn more about the work of the foundation,
devastating effects of substance abuse and who wish visit www.markgarwoodsharefoundation.org.
to initiate or resume their education. Photos by Jackie Holfelder

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