FRIENDS OF THE FIGHTING 69TH

The Friends of the Fighting 69th was formed in late 2004 to support the families of soldiers of the famed Fighting 69th during their year long deployment to Iraq 2004/2005. During this time we held a number of fundraisers in support of the battalion and related initiatives. With the continuing support of our platinum sponsor, Prudential Financial and the generosity of many others we have been able to accomplish the following:

Provide more than $10,000.00 in direct support to families of soldiers who were experiencing financial hardship during the unit’s deployment.

Establish trust funds totaling more than $165,000 for the sixteen children of the 19 brave men of the Fighting 69th who gave their lives for God and Country.

Provide direct support of more than $20,000.00 to soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry, Louisiana Army National Guard who served with the 69th in Iraq who experienced financial hardship upon their return from Iraq due to the devastation of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

On March 17th, 2006 we officially welcomed home the more than 700 soldiers of the Fighting 69th and their families in a day long celebration at the historic 69th Regiment Armory in mid-town Manhattan.

On December 13th, 2007 we held a gala farewell Regimental Ball for 300 soldiers from The Fighting 69th who will be deploying to Afghanistan on March 22 after more than two months of training at Ft. Bragg, South Carolina.

On Wednesday, March 12 with the continuing support of our platinum sponsor and good friends, Prudential Financial, The Friends of the Fighting 69th held it’s annual Wall Street Friends St. Patrick’s Day Reception at the historic 69th Regiment Armory. The proceeds from this years event will continue to support the charitable activities of the Friends of the Fighting 69th and the Fisher House Foundation as they continue to establish more homes at VA hospitals and bases around the U.S. (Fisher House Foundation).

Please join us on Monday June 30, 2008 at the historic West Point Golf Club located at the United States Military Academy.

Since our formation in October 2004, we have raised more than $750,000.00 to support worthy causes within our global community.

 

Donations made to the Friends of the Fighting 69th are fully tax deductible pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

Friends of the Fighting 69th

P.O. Box 7473

New York, NY 10150

 

To contact us:

E-mail: Friends of the Fighting 69th

Striving to help the men & women of our Armed Forces!