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Burnt Store Marina is excited to announce final plans are now in place for our veterans’ fundraising events to benefit Wish for Our Heroes. Wish for Our Heroes is a national 501(c)(3) that grants wishes around the world. Through 2023, Wish for Our Heroes has provided more than $30 million in assistance to our heroes across all 50 states and four foreign nations (where U.S. troops are serving). Wish for Our Heroes has partnered with many corporations to inch closer to its ultimate goal of granting one wish for every deserving military member. One hundred percent of all proceeds from the 2024 weekend activities benefit Wish for Our Heroes.
Since its inception in 2010, Burnt Store Marina Veterans Day events have raised more than $500,000 for Wish for Our Heroes, a charity dedicated to assisting active-duty and Veteran military families struggling with basic needs, such as food, shelter, transportation, child needs, and medical expenses.
Many thanks to the community members of Burnt Store Marina who have supported Wish for Our Heroes through their generosity, volunteer work, and participation in these events. What once started over a dinner conversation has grown to a weekend of fundraising events here in Burnt Store Marina.
2010 – The Memorial Day weekend Golf Tournament and Silent Auction raised $9,300
2011 – The Memorial Day weekend, Golf Tournament, Silent Auction, and Steve McOmber event raised $17,000
2012 – Veterans weekend Golf Tournament and Steve McOmber event raised $8,300.
2013 – Veterans weekend Golf Tournament and Steve McOmber event raised $10,011.
2014 – Veterans weekend Golf Tournament and Cass Cay event raised $23,515.
2015 – Veterans weekend Golf Tournament and Cass Cay event raised $33,603.
2016 – Veterans weekend Golf Tournament and Cass Cay event raised $34,300.
2017 – Veterans weekend Golf Tournament and Cass Cay event raised $35,312.
2018 – Veterans weekend Golf Tournament and Cass Cay event raised $61,171.
2019 – Veterans weekend Golf Tournament and Cass Cay event raised $56,043.
2020 – Veterans Breakfast raised $860. All other events were cancelled due to the pandemic.
2021 – March Golf Event raised $9,116.
2021 – Veterans weekend Golf Tournament and Cass Cay event raised $131,647.
2022 – All events were cancelled due to hurricane IAN.
2023 – Veterans Weekend Golf Tournament and Cass Cay event raised $110,000.
100% of the proceeds raised at Burnt Store Marina will contribute to assisting Florida military families with basic needs such as food, shelter, transportation, child needs, and medical expenses. Last year in the state of Florida, Wish for Our Heroes assisted 82 military families. The charity granted 18 wishes ($24,000 value) focused on food insecurity in military families, 14 wishes ($26,000 value) to address home-related issues, eight wishes ($16,000 value) focused on auto repairs, 31 ($38,000 value) wishes focused on child needs, and 11 wishes ($9,000 value) focused on uncovered medical needs for Florida military families.
Come join the volunteers who make these events possible for some entertainment and drink specials to kick off the weekend at the pre-party, Friday, November 8th, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Cass Cay Restaurant.
On Saturday, November 9th, beginning at 8:00 a.m., show your patriotism and watch flag-bearer Cliff Behney as he marches down Islamorada carrying the flag from the main entrance of Burnt Store Marina to Cass Cay Restaurant. Those interested can march with him or follow him by golf cart.
Immediately following the march, the Veteran’s Day Breakfast will be held at Cass Cay Restaurant. This event is held every year to honor our Veterans who served our country. Even if you are not a veteran, please join us in honoring and remembering those who have given so much for our freedom. Tickets for veterans are just $6.00 and non-veterans $15.00.
Plan to join us that evening for our Heroes Dinner at Cass Cay Restaurant, Saturday, November 9th. We will have great entertainment from Single Shot Steve Flagg, great food, 50/50, auctions, and more. This event is limited to 200 people. Regular tickets are $60 (doors open at 5:00 p.m.). VIP tickets are $125 which includes: reserved seating on the deck, early entrance at 4:00 p.m., entertainment from Captain Rick, unlimited beer, wine, and house liquor, and first in line at the buffet.
On Sunday, November 10th, at Burnt Store Marina Country Club, join us for the Heroes Classic Golf Tournament. Plan on a great day of golf, food, games on the course, 50/50, entertainment, and more. A single player golf ticket is $100 or $400 for your foursome. During office hours, you can sign up your foursome at the BSMCC main office. You must pay in full $400 for your foursome and provide a list of names to register for this event, or you can register online.
400 club tickets are ON SALE NOW. Tickets are $25.00/each for a chance to win up to five CASH prizes: 1st Prize – $2,000, 2nd Prize – $1,000, 3rd Prize – $675, 4th Prize $340, and 5th Prize $125. Drawing will be held at Cass Cay on Saturday, November 9th, at the Heroes Dinner. You do not need to be present to win.
For event information and to purchase tickets to these amazing events, visit our website at Burntstoreveterans.org or purchase tickets at Cass Cay on October 25th, from 12 p.m. to
2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
If you are interested in getting more involved as a volunteer, serving on the committee, and/or becoming a sponsor or donor, please send your name, email address, and phone number to Michele Goldman at [email protected], or call her at (518) 469-7357.
THANK YOU for your continued support and most importantly, THANK YOU to all the Active-Duty Military and Veterans. You are the HEROES. Thank you for your service.
