An annual motorcycle fundraising drive has led to a $100,000 donation to an organization that provides support and enrichment opportunities to the children of the nation’s ill, injured, or fallen service members.
Camp Corral received the donation as the result of investment strategist John Longo’s yearly Longo Ride charity event.
"I began my ride to support our military service members, their families, and their children," he said. "Camp Corral's mission aligns with my goals in the most direct way by giving the children of military heroes - the men and women to whom we should be most thankful - a place to thrive."
Longo's annual fundraising drive combined his passion for riding motorcycles with a desire to raise awareness and support for important causes.
"A fact many Americans may not consider is how military kids serve the country in their own way, and we owe to them to support their wellbeing," said Lori Noonan, Chief Operating Officer at Camp Corral.
Many military children step up to serve as caregivers for their families, with 69 percent of military parents indicating their child performed at least one caregiving task in their household. Camp Corral's programs are designed to provide respite, build peer-support connections, strengthen self-confidence, and reinforce coping skills for the children of wounded warriors. The $2,000 cost of sending a child to camp is fully covered by the nonprofit.
"Empowering the children of wounded warriors requires the support of both individuals and organizations," added Noonan
Those interested in contributing to the 2021 LONGO Ride in support of Camp Corral and military children can learn more at the fundraising drive's website.
The check presentation took place Sept. 30 at the General George Patton Museum of Leadership in Ft. Knox, Ky.
Reach Julia LeDoux at Julia@connectingvets.com.
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