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VFW Post 4037 In Troy Is Hosting A Benefit Comedy Show Saturday

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Valerie Plauman reached out to me last week about some fundraising they’re doing for the local VFW Post 4037. The Post in is rough shape both aesthetically and financially, and they’re trying to raise some funds for much needed repairs and sprucing up.

As Valerie explained to me “Our tiny VFW post is STRUGGLING to keep the doors open. Luckily, we recently got a new commander who is working tirelessly to keep the post from going under.”

This Saturday they’re having a comedy show that’s open to the public. $20 to get in. 8 PM start, and several comedians. Plus, cheap drinks! Sounds like a win/win to me!

For more info on the post, click here.

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Check out the story below for another great local veteran organization.

Veterans Connected Ruck to Live 2023 Is Coming In September

The Veterans Connected Ruck to Live 2023 is coming up on September 23rd.

This is such a great event! The Ruck starts out at 7am at the Millpond in Brighton, MI.  They’ll have two courses, one eight mile and one one mile.  The eight mile will stop every mile to honor a fallen hero. Some carry 22 lbs in their ruck to bring more meaning to the event.  The one mile will have multiple parts. They’ll have a tribute wall that will have every military personnel in Michigan that has lost their lives to suicide.  They’ll also have two educational pieces, the American flag and the meaning of the stars, stripes and the sea of blue and an educational piece on the Pledge of Allegiance, what it means and it’s original intent.

And after the event, they will serve lunch to all the participants.

Here’s a little history of this great group. Veterans Connected was formed in 2019 to Leave No Veteran Behind, as they found 27% Veterans were not eligible for any assistance.  To date they’ve provided over $500,000 to Detroit area Veterans and their families, but the demand has grown and they need help from corporations and private donors.  You can go to their website at Veterans Connected donate page to help them make a difference. Not one board member gets paid for anything. They are a volunteer organization, so all the proceeds can go to help, not overhead.

Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history. Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.

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