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Peace of mind and comfort knowing that your Peace of mind and comfort knowing that your loved one is in good hands. loved one is in good hands. At White Dove Assisted Living Homes we take At White Dove Assisted Living Homes we take pride in having our residents feel like home. At White Dove Assisted Living Homes we take pride in having our residents feel like home. pride in having our residents feel like home. We are experienced, licensed and trained, We are experienced, licensed and trained, dedicated to We are experienced, licensed and trained, dedicated to provide for all levels of care. dedicated to provide for all levels of care.provide for all levels of care. Our family has been serving the valley for 25 years. Our family has been serving the valley for 25 years. Our family has been serving the valley for over 25 years. WHITE DOVE ASSISTED WHITE DOVE ASSISTED
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MARINE RAIDER FOUNDATION MAKES ITS MARK ON VALLEY OF THE SUN By Gabby Wylie resiliency support, including Rumsfeld, Marine Raiders are the fewer support systems exist. including transition assistance, assisting raider families experiencing
More than 500,000 military health and welfare challenges and veterans reside in Arizona with events that enhance personal and many are still learning and family resiliency; tragedy to cope with the everyday struggles assistance and survivor support, of their transition back into society. including assistance for wounded, Whether it’s dealing with medical ill and injured raiders, Gold Star costs not covered by military health Families and funeral services and insurance or adjusting to civilian commemorations for MARSOC life, out-of-pocket expenses and personnel; raider legacy and life changes can feel overwhelming preservation support, including for any former serviceman or construction and upkeep of memorial servicewoman. structures and commemorative items, Members of the Marine Corps commemorate WWII and MARSOC Forces Special Operations Command Raiders. Since 2012, the Marine (MARSOC), comprised of Marine Raider Foundation has provided Raiders, also face the challenge more than $4 million to World War of being the newest to the United II Marine Raiders, active-duty and States Special Operations Command. former Marine Raiders and their Formed in 2006 by Donald families. most elite of the country’s special “The outpouring of support from the operations teams. They are quiet Phoenix community at the inaugural professionals deployed around the Valley of the Sun Gala sends a world to execute complex operations powerful message to the Marine in uncertain environments. You’d Raider community that their service think coming home would give them and sacrifice do not go unnoticed,” peace of mind, but that’s not always said Executive Director Andy the case. Being new also means Christian. as well as funding for events that The Marine Raider Foundation This is why the 501c3 nonprofit has opportunities for volunteers Marine Raider Foundation stood throughout the year, including up in 2012; not only to pay for the donating time or money to out-of-pocket expenses accrued support veterans and their families by raiders and their families, but Valleywide. Anyone interested in also with an emphasis on building cultivating a deeper relationship personal, professional and family with the organization may become resiliency. an ambassador or host his or her This past October, Marine Raider so, the mission of the Marine Raider Foundation hosted its inaugural Foundation will be supported by Valley of the Sun Gala in Phoenix. engaging with local communities, More than 150 people joined 16 increasing awareness and facilitating Gold Star Family members (parents, fundraising activities by seeking out siblings and spouses of military contributions. As this year comes service members who died in to a close, it is an important time to combat) at the gala to raise $86,000. contribute to those that have made MARSOC Foundation’s four many sacrifices in service to this main programs are raider support, country. own fundraising events. In doing funding for award ceremonies For more information about and receptions, and funding for volunteer opportunities, becoming events that focus on personal and an ambassador and upcoming events, professional resiliency; family visit marineraiderfoundation.org.
