Happy 4th of July! Support a great cause!

 

I recently met a gentleman and found out about a great service he is providing for wounded warriors and their families.  I’m a fly fisherman myself and felt like this was a great opportunity to get the word out for a great cause this Independence day.

Here is some information about Fly fishing for Vets.  Be sure to visit their website for more information and give any support that you can!

Who are we?

Most of us are veterans ourselves and members of various Georgia Trout Unlimited Chapters and the Atlanta Fly Fishing Club of Federation of Fly Fishers.  Many of the retired service members know personally what our wounded heroes and their families are going through and are dedicated to making their lives a little easier. Others are like you just wanting to help.

What is it we want to do?

Fly Fishing for Vets is a non-profit foundation dedicated to the wounded warriors and their family.  Our goals are to provide free services to the veteran and his or her spouse and children.  It all begins with the basic concept of taking the veteran fly fishing over a two day period, but we don’t stop there.

We believe the experience should include the whole family and we provide that needed and well deserved cown time to the spouse and children.  While the veteran is fly fishing we provide the spouse with time to herself at a Spa!  To do this we also provide babysitting services that is age based.  Services for the children can range from simple day care to visiting a butterfly center, hiking or fishing with their parent.  Like similar organizations dedicated to the veteran we believe in the healing effects that being in a peaceful setting among friends and family who care provides a welcome relief from the stress of recovery.

If there is a wounded warrior you know of that wants to learn about fly fishing, or if you would like to dotate to this wonderful opportunity contact flyfishingforvets@yahoo.com