Cheek-Messier said the past 10 years have been both rewarding and difficult. While the organization in 2007 became debt-free, as many nonprofits do, it struggles financially. She said one way she hopes the National D-Day Memorial Foundation will become more financially stable is by increasing awareness nationally and internationally. “Fundraising, in general, for a nonprofit is very challenging, and in this economic climatex is even more so,” said Cheek-Messier. “The foundation is working on identifying new donors while also trying to expand its reach.” In honor of its milestone anniversary, the D-Day Memorial is planning several special events, including a commemoration ceremony the morning of June 6, the 67th anniversary of D-Day.
LEFT Visitors to the National D-Day Memorial read a plaque that details the contributions of the Allied air forces. RIGHT The Richard S. Reynolds, Sr. Garden
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