FALLEN
HEROES CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FUND
We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Tribute to the Troops Fallen
Heroes Children’s Education Fund. This education
fund will be used to provide funding for education
accounts setup in the names of the children of Minnesota’s
fallen soldiers. Eligible children are those surviving
sons and daughters, including step-children, of fallen
soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the conflicts
in Afghanistan or Iraq. There are no other qualifications
necessary and no application process.
Each
child’s account will be opened through the Minnesota
College Savings
Plan program, as a 529 savings account, and will
be available to fund post-secondary education expenses
including tuition, room & board, books and supplies and other qualifying expenses. We strongly believe
that each surviving child of one of our fallen heroes
be provided the opportunity to pursue post-secondary
education and our excited to contribute to this important
goal.
While we cannot heal
their wounds or take away their pain, we can show
them that we care and are willing to do our part
to honor their parent’s sacrifice. We will make annual
contributions to each child’s account until we reach
a pre-determined funding level. With help from our
supporters, sponsors and donors, we will help make
the dream of an education come true for these children.
On Saturday, September 27, TTTT presented it's first disbursement for the Fallen
Heroes Education Fund. Elizabeth and Michael Mettille
were awarded $5,000.00 each to complete their college
studies. They are the children of Michael Mettille,
who lost his life while defending our freedoms in
2007.
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Presenting
Elizabeth Mettille $5,000.
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Presenting Michael Mettille $5,000 |
The
following organizations have generously donated to
the Education Fund. We graciously thank them for their
support
of this important initiative.
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On
Friday September 5, Tee It Up For The Troops,
a golf event founded the same year and on
the same day as Tribute To The Troops, donated
$2500.00 towards the TTTT Children's Education
Fund. Pictured Front Row left to Right: Barbara
Vaughn, Board of Directors, Rockie Lynne,
Co-founder/National Spokesperson, Gregg Schmitt
Chairman Of The Board, Maggie Schmitt Board
of Directors and Jim "JB" Ball, Executive Director Tee It Up For The Troops
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DONORS
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Minnesota
Patriot Guard
$5,000 |
Tee it up for the Troops
$2,500 |
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Men's
Auxilary VFW
Post 363 • Fridley, MN
$1,000 |
St. Paul Blue Mothers
$500 |
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| $5,000 was
donated by the Daniel R Olsen Memorial Fund |
A
donation was made in the amount of $2,000 from
the sister of a fallen hero, who wished to remain
anonymous. |
DONATIONS
All donations to the Education Fund go directly to the Education Fund,
there are no administrative costs deducted from your
donation.
100% of your donation will go towards the 529 savings
plan divided equally among these children of Fallen
Heroes. Administrative costs, if any, are covered through
Tribute To The Troops general fund.
If
you would like to make a donation to the Education
Fund, they can be made:
Online Via Paypal
Or
send your check or money order of any amount addressed
to:
Tribute
to the Troops Education Fund
P.O. Box 511 • Center
City, Minnesota 55012
Tribute
to the Troops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations
are tax deductible.
As
of 9/14/08, Tribute To The Troops has committed to
fund $2,000.00 to each of 31 children of fallen heroes
in fiscal 2008 for a total of $62,000.00. Further,
we have identified 2 children of a fallen hero who
currently are attending college and require funding
to complete their degrees. We have pledged $5000.00
to each of these children, for a grand total of $72,000.00.
Additional contributions to each child's account
will be made annually, as funds are available, until
a minimum target funding level has been attained. |
