Sarge Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Nothing official just doing some research. For a future level two match I would like to see some proceedings donated to a worthy cause. Is it appropriate to donate to a local charity such as a VA program or something similar even though shooters come from far and wide? I'm all for organizations such as wounded warrior but there are wounded vets who are local and it seems giving to a local charity could benefit them more. I'm not talking about giving money to an individual. But many of the surrounding counties have veterans outreach programs that could maybe use the help. I'm just feeling folks out to see what has been done along these lines before. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopalong Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 The Memphis Charity Challenge (November 5) has given 12+ thousand to Childrens Hospitals here in the Memphis Area (St. Jude, and LeBohneur)...The afore mentioned hospital later told us they didn't want to be associated with Pistol shooting. LeBohneur JUMPED at the offer and has been very good to work with....We're going with them again this year. Take a trip to Memphis, bring a revolver and have fun raising $$$$ for the childrens hospital that turns no one away. Hopalong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Rayner's runs a cancer benefit match every year, Sarge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Texas Granny Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Was thinking of bringing this up to those who run local matches I shoot in. Making the entry fee in canned goods and having the rang chip in by not charging for it's use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivers_AR Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Local match charges an extra $5 and it went to the Wounded Warrior Project, all the competitors were good with that. There also a jar for donations for buttons, stickers, chamber flags, etc given to the charities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agusta Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 As long as you tell the people where the money is going it's their choice to shoot or not. Can't see anyone being offended that some of their money is going to a local charity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobert1 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Sako used to run a match in Michigan called "Targeting Ed". It was a fundraiser for a local parochial school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aric Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Mid Carolina, in Columbia SC, has a toys for tots charity match in the fall. It is a very good match. It fills up every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frgood Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 ...here in the Memphis Area (St. Jude, and LeBohneur)...The afore mentioned hospital later told us they didn't want to be associated with Pistol shooting.) Hopalong But they still took the donation? Can a charity organization forbid you from raising funds and giving it to them? Is this a risk that need to be added when planning a match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 I'm partial to veterans organizations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I would rather see my money go to a local charity the wounded warrior that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 I would rather see my money go to a local charity the wounded warrior that's for sure.wounded warrior sucks in this regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Shot charity matches in IDPA and USPSA. As long as your club is good with it, go for it. I've seen ones that ran a regular match, portion of entry fee going to charity. the same as above but with a side match costing X dollars per run, all going to the charity A significant prize donation with a minimum buy in for the raffle tickets A match where you paid to shoot per stage, as much as you wanted in search of your very best hf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer1 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 There is an awesome match that is not a true USPSA or IDPA match in St. Louis that raises money for the USO. It is call Monster Match and it is a blast. I would encourage every club to try and do a charity match but if you make it a fun match I think you get more shooters perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jluther820 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Wounded Warrior is anti 2A...Sent from my SM-T530NU using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobert1 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 9 hours ago, jluther820 said: Wounded Warrior is anti 2A... Sent from my SM-T530NU using Tapatalk Back Up such a statement. I work a WW event every year and our HEROS enjoy themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 23 minutes ago, bobert1 said: Back Up such a statement. I work a WW event every year and our HEROS enjoy themselves. "That lit the fuse, and hundreds (if not thousands) of gun rights supporters contacted WWP for clarification. The response was . . . a bit bland. Mostly it was along the lines of “We support the Second Amendment . . .,” but the WWP web site specifically called out the firearms industry as one it would not “co-brand” with. That is, it would not allow the use of its logo on guns (and it turns out, on knives, either.)" http://clashdaily.com/2012/12/wounded-warrior-project-ceo-confirms-organization-is-anti-gun-and-anti-knife/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jluther820 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Back Up such a statement. I work a WW event every year and our HEROS enjoy themselves.It's not a secret, google it yourself. Tom Gresham went into it pretty deep. They do some good work, sure. But the overhead is high and they don't support the second amendment. I am sure they will continue to take your money if you insist on sending it to them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobert1 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 We all have to live with our choices. I would rather show the HEROS that are missing limbs and suffering from PTSD a good time. It only costs me my time. Others look for excuses. We will all answer for how we lived at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I'm all for helping veterans - I am one - but Wounded Warriors was outed not too long ago for the amount of donations that didn't go to help veterans so I'm not too wild about that particular organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jluther820 Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 I'm all for helping veterans - I am one - but Wounded Warriors was outed not too long ago for the amount of donations that didn't go to help veterans so I'm not too wild about that particular organization.YesAnd there are many, many, many where 100% go toes to our Veterans. Give responsibly, not for the organization where 20% goes to a blanket or tote bag gift for the donor and another 20% to pay some anti-gunners fat salary. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jluther820 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 YesAnd there are many, many, many where 100% go toes to our Veterans. Give responsibly, not for the organization where 20% goes to a blanket or tote bag gift for the donor and another 20% to pay some anti-gunners fat salary. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYou should see the waterfront office space for wwp in Seattle...nice digs.Sent from my SM-T530NU using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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