CouesWhitetail Report post Posted July 9, 2011 Arizona Outdoor Adventures is an excellent organization that focuses on getting inner city kids out into nature to enrich their lives and give them an appreciate of the outdoors. They have a camp for the kids in the White Mtns and the Wallow fire went right through and destroyed just about everything they had at this camp. They lost truck campers, tents, sleeping bags, cots, coolers, and just about anything related to camping you can think of. news articles about the camp and the fire: http://www.kpho.com/story/14968451/wallow-fire-swallows-kids-summer-camp http://www.azfamily.com/news/Inside-a-youth-camp-destroyed-by-the-Wallow-fire-124748269.html AZ Outdoor Adventures has been hosting these FREE camps for kids for the last 15 years. Dan Priest had just finished setting the camp up for this year when he was told they had to evacuate. After the fire they came back and realized they lost everything. If you want to help this organization you can do so in several ways. Option 1 The Glendale Cabela's store has generously donated several Alaskan Guide tents and other gear to AOA to begin the replenishment process. They are also offering a discount July 22-24 to anyone interested in purchasing camping gear to donate to Arizona Outdoor Adventures. Representatives from AOA will be at the store from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day to collect these donations. An Arizona Outdoor Adventures wish list is available in store or online at http://www.azoutdooradventures.org/wishlist. Option 2 AOA Fundraiser Casino Night benefiting Arizona Outdoor Adventures August 6, 2011 A great opportunity to support efforts to get children into the great outdoors while having a fun evening with friends! Dinner, raffle, silent auction ---- see all the details: For ticket information: http://www.aoacasino2011.eventbrite.com/ Option 3 AOA has been generously provided with a "Matching Gift Offer" for contributions received from July 10 to July 30, 2011. If you've not contributed before, this would be a wonderful opportunity to double the effectiveness of a generous gift! Go to http://www.azoutdooradventures.org/donations for information on how to donate. CouesWhitetail.com just donated $200 to this organization and that will be matched so it will have the effect of being a $400 donation. I encourage anyone who feels like donating, to do so now during the Matching timeframe of July 10-30. It will make your hard-earned dollars go farther and will help a great group. For more information about Arizona Outdoor Adventures and to make a donation, visit their website: http://www.azoutdooradventures.org/default.asp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapotts Report post Posted July 13, 2011 A great organization! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missedagain Report post Posted July 13, 2011 Who is offering the matching? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted July 13, 2011 Who is offering the matching? I don't know...I am guessing someone who wants to remain anonymous since they didn't list their name or business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AOA Report post Posted July 14, 2011 Who is offering the matching? I don't know...I am guessing someone who wants to remain anonymous since they didn't list their name or business. Yes, Amanda, that's right. The Foundation providing the matching gift offer has asked to remain anonymous, but is a reliable source that has helped many other organizations over the years. It runs from July 10-30, 2011. Things are looking good to get back on track, and we'll keep you posted. Again, we want to express our thanks and appreciation for the help of coueswhitetail.com. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
