Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

09/29/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2024 14:15

Clifton Larson Allen, LLP to support Wanderlust to send Veterans to D.C. October 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Mallory Crooks
Media Lead, Flag City Honor Flight Board Member
[email protected]
419-367-8478

Support Wanderlust: Help Send Veterans to D.C

[Findlay, OH - September 20, 2024] - .Wanderlust, the annual fundraising event to honor local Veterans, will take place Friday, October 25, 2024. Hosted by CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP), a top U.S. accounting firm, the event supports Flag City Honor Flight, raising funds to send Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the war memorials built in their honor.

This event is the largest fundraiser for Flag City Honor Flight, which is a 100% volunteer-led organization. Every dollar raised directly funds trips for Veterans from World War II through Vietnam to Washington, D.C.

With more than 130 offices across the country, including in Maumee and Findlay, CLA has raised nearly $500,000 to date for Flag City Honor Flight.

"We are so proud to have established this benefit gala for Flag City Honor Flight in 2016. Thanks to the kindness and generosity of area businesses, particularly the Findlay business community, we have been able to pay the way for almost 500 Veterans to make the trip to Washington, D.C.," said Jaimee Weaver, CLA Western Ohio Managing Principal of Office. "We know we will have another amazing event this October, and our goal is to raise enough money to send many more Veterans to our nation's capital."

Sponsorship opportunities for Wanderlust begin at $250 and are open to any business or individual that would like to support. Sponsorship and ticket information can be found here.

Event Details:
? Date: October 25, 2024
? Time: 5:30 p.m.
? Location: Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 W Main Cross St, Findlay, OH 45840
? Theme: A Bite into the Big Apple: Experience the magic of New York City with live entertainment, food and auction. From Broadway to Times Square, the Big Apple is coming to Findlay
? Hosted by: CLA
? Auctioneer: Trent W. Farthing
? Tickets: $70
? Sponsorships: Tracy Kennedy at (419) 434-9300 or [email protected]

(Video) Watch Flag City Honor Flight's mission in action.

About Flag City Honor Flight:
Flag City Honor Flight Inc. is a 100% volunteer-run 501c3 organization dedicated to providing Veterans in Northwest Ohio and surrounding areas with the opportunity to visit their war memorials in Washington, D.C., at no cost. Annual flights are supported by charitable donations and an enduring commitment to honoring America's heroes.

About CLA:
CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With more than 8,500 people, nearly 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information, visit CLAconnect.com. CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) is an independent network member of CLA Global. See CLAglobal.com/disclaimer. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.