April 30, 2011 - Fisher House Fundraiser, " A Toast to those Who Have Served"

MEDIA CONTACT: MARY STAGL 912-322-1996

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE….

 

 

VETERANS FAMILIES TO BENEFIT FROM APRIL 30 ST. MARYS FUNDRAISER

“A Toast to Those Who Have Served”

April 30, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

At St. Marys Fraternal Order of Eagles

101C Industrial Drive, St. Marys, Georgia

Tickets: $25 in advance/$35 at door

912-322-1996

 

ST. MARYS, GA—The public is invited to attend “A toast to those who have served,” a fundraising event to be held April 30, 2011, sponsored by St. Marys Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary #4379.

 

Eight featured wines with mini food pairings will be served to guests, and a silent auction will be held with music and dancing afterward. Restaurants including Cedar Oak Café, Laurel Island Links Restaurant, Captain Seagle’s, Peppers, and others have donated entrée samplings for the evening, and local merchants are providing items for the silent auction. Funds raised will be used to help families of Veterans who require overnight stays at the Gainesville Fisher House. A veteran must live at least 50 miles from the VA Hospital in Gainesville to have a family member stay at the Fisher House.

 

According to event co-chairs Cindy Reinhold and Mary Stagl, The Fisher House, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, is similar to a Ronald McDonald house where there is no charge for family members to stay while their loved one is recuperating.

 

“Support of the Fisher House helps take away the financial burden of the men and women who have served our country,” Stagl said. “The Eagles are proud to host this event as a tribute to our honored veterans.”

 

The event will be emceed by veterans Frank Stagl, USN Retired, and Doug Vaught.

 

Tickets to “A toast to those who have served” can be purchased at Bulldog Discount Liquors in downtown St. Marys, or by calling 912-322-1996. 

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