Members of the Sierra Pacific Flyfishers contributed $6,410 to a project of the Disabled Veterans of America that will enable severely wounded military personnel to participate in fishing float trips on Montana rivers. Funds are earmarked for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a program of the United Spinal Association, a non-profit national veterans service and disability rights organization. The fly-fishing club's donation will pay for the veteran and an accompanying family member.
Fly-fishing float trip services are being provided by Lewis and Clark Expeditions, Helena, Mont.
Two longtime Sierra Pacific Flyfishers members - William Harry and George Weisenfeld - each donated in excess of $2,000 to pay the total cost for a veteran. The other funds came from smaller contributions and designated gifts, according to member Ken Lindsay, who spearheaded the fund drive.
For additional information on funding a fishing trip for an Iraq War veteran through the Wounded Warrior Project, contact www.woundedwarriorproject.org or call (800) 404-2898.
