25 done, 25 to go - Charity Donations

[mark james]

I am turning/donating 50 center-band "Thank You" pens to a local woman who is raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project charity. Last year she gave small gift bags to her sponsors (Raised about $11,000 by running 84 miles; 5 miles every 4 hours!). This year she is going to run 120 miles this fall. I told her I would donate these for her gift bags.

These kits are available at Exotic Blanks.

Considering the nature of the charity, I am using wood obtained from (Some woodturners, some not; some IAP some not):

An Air Force Pilot
A West Point Graduate (Army)
A retired Marine Veteran
A Retired Navy Veteran
A Retired Foreign Paratrooper

While I did not serve in the military, between my wife's family and mine we count over 100 veterans, spouses and children who attest that retired veterans and those with PTSD need assistance. My daughter also works as a Neurology PT at the Cincinnati VA.

I hope to have the final 25 done by the end of March.

 

[Joebobber]

Great job Mark. I usually only have 40 that I donate to our local VFW for their veterans day event. It's alot of work but well worth the time. If you need any help with wood or anything else let me know.

 

[PatrickR]

Gorgeous pens, for a great cause!

 

[JohnU]

Mark those look Great! The wood segments and accents look beautiful together…. But I would expect nothing less from you. Very generous!

 

[Alan Morrison]

Mark, you have a heart like a lion.
Half a dozen of those fine pens would be a great donation, but 50 real quality pens, that's brilliant.
I take my hat off to you, Sir.

Alan

 

[Fine Engineer]

50 units is some serious production Mark. That's also quite a donation both in time and money. Definitely an inspiration.

 

[wolf creek knives]

Great looking pens, great cause and you are to be truly THANKED for what your doing for those who served. Good on you Mark!!!

 

[jcm71]

Your skill in segmenting and penturning is only exceeded by your generosity, Mark. Bravo Zulu.

 

[southernclay]

Beautiful and kind hearted. Thanks!

 

[Dalecamino]

You're awesome!