ROCHESTER, Wash./PRNewswire/ -- The Chehalis
Confederated Tribes will host a special benefit for returning combat
veterans at The Lucky Eagle Casino May 17 and 18, tribal officials
announced this week. The fundraising effort, appropriately named "The
Return To Honor Veterans Benefit," will provide much needed support for the
Dragoon Raiders Soldier and Family Fund and the Freedoms Foundation's
Return to Honor Program.
"We're still educating the public about the good works of our
beneficiaries and our efforts to help them, but the support we're receiving
is truly heartwarming," said Chehalis Tribal Chaiman David Burnett. "We
already have sponsorship commitments from Pepsi, Wells Fargo, The Olympian
and Uhlmann Motors, and our team is busy contacting others every day."
The Dragoon Raiders Soldier and Family Fund is a local nonprofit
organization based in Dupont, Washington, just south of Fort Lewis. The
fund supports the soldiers and families of the Stryker Combat Brigade Team
known as the 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, United States Army. The
organization provides goods and services to the families of soldiers killed
in action, soldiers wounded in action, the families of wounded soldiers
while the soldier recovers, and the families of deployed soldiers.
The nonprofit Freedoms Foundation is dedicated to upholding the values
of freedom and Democracy. The Return to Honor program is designed to help
returning veterans cope with the effects of combat stress and to ease the
transition back to life in the United States.
The Freedoms foundation will be designating its portion of the proceeds
from this benefit to soldiers based in Washington and Oregon.
The benefit weekend will feature a reception and dinner on Saturday,
May 17, in addition to a performance of the critically acclaimed "Pieces of
War," by Kenny Carnes, a theatrical rendition of the experiences of 12
diverse characters and how each is affected by war. Those interested in
sponsorship opportunities or table(s) of 10 are encouraged to contact the
Lucky Eagle Casino marketing department at (360) 570-5301.
A repeat performance of "Pieces of War" by Kenny Carnes will follow on
Sunday, May 18, at 1:00 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, and are on sale now
at the casino box office. Proceeds and donations will benefit the Dragoon
Raiders Soldier and Family Fund, and the Freedoms Foundation's Return to
Honor Program. The general public may call toll free 800-720-1788 for
additional information, or visit online at http://www.luckyeagle.com.
The Chehalis Tribes' Lucky Eagle Casino and Eagles Landing Hotel are
located at 12888 188th Avenue Southwest in Rochester, Washington.
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