By Megan Way Photos by Su Phelps
The Outdoor Adventure Foundation hosted a Fund-raising Dinner Gala on July 14th at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino. The Outdoor Adventure Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization. They are dedicated to providing outdoor dreams for disabled combat or children under the age of 18 and young adults under the age of 25 that have life-threatening illnesses. The whole event was run by volunteers, so the money raised throughout the event will be used for their cause. Their motto, “WE HELP MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE!” If you’d like more information, contact: 701-277-5900
As dinner began, Lieutenant General E.R. “Buck” Bedard, USMC (RET) founder and chairman of the Nevada Chapter, spoke about The Outdoor Adventure Foundation. Telling everyone stories of people who have gone on adventures thanks to The Outdoor Adventure Foundation. There were Live/silent auctions and raffles for firearms, hunting ornaments, photos, and other goods going on throughout dinner.
Thank you to the sponsors of the event, 4K Ranch, AA Ranch, Argyle Chemical, Baldhill Creek Adventures, Cass County Wildlife Club, Cody Oil & Gas Co., Cross Insulation, Cyrus Resort, Dabbert Custom Homes, Dakota Medical Foundation, Dakota Plains Reality, Dragon Creek Ranch, Feland Land and Grain, FM Area Foundation, GOLDMARK, High Point Networks, LLC, Killdeer Mountain Outfitters, Kindred Wildlife Club, Lake McKenna Pheasants Forever, Lazy 3 Ranch, McMillan River Adventures, North Dakota Game & Fish, O’Tiwahe Ranch, Plecity Kowalski Construction, POLARIS, PROSEED, River Bend Resort, Rusco Windows, South Shore Lodge, Stoltman Farms, The Solum Group, Ultimate Outdoor Adventure TV, Zippel Bay Resort
The event was very successful, about 1,000 guests attended. Outdoor Adventure Foundation will help fulfill disadvantaged people’s dreams in our community.