Legacy of Valor campaign launch highlights community partnerships to honor veteransby Debra Jacobs |
As we embark on our journey to construct Patriot Plaza, the new ceremonial amphitheater at Sarasota National Cemetery, we have looked for ways we could extend the spirit of collaboration of our first-of-its-kind partnership with the National Cemetery Administration to further salute veterans and their families for the sacrifices they make for all of us.
In that spirit, The Patterson Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Legacy of Valor, a yearlong campaign highlighting 17 community-driven partnerships that will honor veterans and their families, inspire patriotism and embrace freedom.
Legacy of Valor is a yearlong series of partnership events - including a variety of experiences from luncheons and exhibits honoring veterans to themed art and performance events such as the Sarasota Chalk Festival and Circus Sarasota - that begins this month and culminates during the spring 2014 dedication of Patriot Plaza.
Through Legacy of Valor partnerships, community entities are collaborating with each other to create and build upon existing activities and events to educate, build enthusiasm and focus the community to honor and support veterans and their families. These community partnerships touch many aspects of our community, including special performing arts performances for veterans and their families, educational programs to teach community youth about our nation’s history and the contributions of veterans, and services such as providing needed home repairs for veterans.
To enhance these collaborations, The Patterson Foundation is investing up to $1 million in the Legacy of Valor campaign.
So far in the lead up to this announcement the response we have received from the community partners has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic. It is so special to see such support and a spirit of collaboration in our community honoring those who have done so much for our country and we hope every person in our community can find opportunities to participate through their time, talent and treasure.
Our goal through the Legacy of Valor campaign is to encourage our community to use Patriot Plaza following its dedication to continue to honor veterans for generations to come.
The first Legacy of Valor events begin this month. To learn more about Legacy of Valor and the 17 different collaborative partnerships in this phase of the campaign, please visit:
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