My name is Travis Puryear and I am a board member and Media Relations Manager of a non-profit organization called Outdoors For Our Heroes (OFOH).  We are in the process of finding generous companies willing to provide donations for our 4th Annual Banquet and Auction0.  We are seeking items for our banquet and auction.  We need higher-priced items for our Live Auction, mid-range priced items for our silent items, and other items that we can use for raffles.  First, a little about us.

OFOH is a 501c3 non-profit that is dedicated to bringing our nation’s heroes to the outdoors.  Our mission is to provide a memorable outdoor experience through hunting for America’s disabled and recovering military Veterans. By sponsoring and facilitating outdoor trips we strive to enhance the healing process, create lasting memories, and provide a support system for our nation’s heroes.  We are changing veterans’ lives one hunt at a time.  These men and women have put their lives, limbs, and health on the line so that you and I can enjoy the freedoms that we do.  The least that we can do is to help them heal when (and if) they come home.  I am sure you agree. 

Most of our operating revenue for the year comes from our annual banquet and auctions.  Last year we had over 400 banquet attendees and are in the process of sending out our disabled veterans on these memorable hunts.    Last year’s banquet revenue grew by  20% over the prior year.  We are a fast-growing organization and we expect this year’s banquet to yield similar results.  Our attendees include influential people such as business professionals, doctors, lawyers, as well as a mix of blue-collar workers; all who are avid outdoorsmen and women who appreciate our disabled veterans and the companies who support them.  Our goal this year is to send out over 100 disabled veterans on memorable hunts while retaining the quality of the hunt and the healing opportunity.  This will only be possible with generous donations from companies like yours.  We are excited to partner with you to make a difference in the lives of our American disabled veterans by providing these hunts where he or she can heal mentally, emotionally, and physically.

We at OFOH would like to thank you for your time and consideration, and are excited to partner with you for our 4th Annual Banquet and Auction!