Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation (CCVF) announced today the largest donations in its history to veterans' charities! Thanks to the generous support of Pinnacle Club residents, donors around the Cedar Creek Lake area and our sponsors, CCVF was able to donate a total of $55,000 in 2019. This record amount represents an increase of 20% over 2018.
CCVF donated $35,000 to Fisher House, $8,000 to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, $7,000 to Camp V (Tyler, TX), and $1,000 to Hope For The Warriors. Additionally, CCVF donated $4,000 to the Payne Springs Volunteer Fire Department for their air show support including water operations, FAA required emergency response plan and the onsite first aid station.
"CCVF achieved several firsts in 2019 and we plan to grow these new avenues of fundraising into the future", said Lyn Thomas, CCVF's President. "We added a fishing tournament (CCVF's 1st Annual White Bass Fishing Tournament) held at Cedar Creek Lake as well as a fundraising event at the Historical Aviation Memorial Museum in Tyler, Texas (The Magnificent 7 Warbird Expo).. These new events proved to be successful fundraising events and will be held again in 2020."
CCVF was also blessed to develop a partnership with Brookshires grocery stores around Cedar Creek Lake.. CCVF is working again with Brookshires to continue this partnership which makes such a significant difference for East Texas Veterans.
As always, none of the success of CCVF would happen without the immeasurable support of the members and residents of Pinnacle Golf Club and the Cedar Creek Lake community. Blue Heron Properties, located at Pinnacle Golf Club, stepped up in a big way and sponsored a Huey Helicopter so local lake residents and guests could experience the once in a lifetime ride over beautiful Cedar Creek Lake. Some of our other sponsors include Sewell Infiniti of Dallas, KCKL Radio, and Amber DiLane Homes.
About CCVF: Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation mission is to "honor the courageous men and women who have served to protect our freedoms by providing financial support for those agencies responsible for their care and nurture. Our core focus is assisting the wounded, injured and disabled - both Active Duty & Veterans, within the Northeast and East Texas Regions". The principal fundraising activities for CCVF are the Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake airshow, the warbird expo and its annual golf classic. Currently CCVF supports Fisher House, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Camp V (via East Texas Veterans Community Council) and Hope For The Warriors. CCVF is operated through a volunteer group of directors and officers and all proceeds from the fundraisers are distributed to the supported charities. CCVF is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible. Please go to www.ccveteransfoundation.org http://www.ccveteransfoundation.org to learn more.
