The Patriot Fund, Inc.

This November, Leashes of Valor (LOV) service dog Lavsky, will graduate and be paired with a Veteran in need.🐕🦺👏 Lavsky is named in honor of Capt. Michael Y. Tarlavsky, who sadly lost his life while serving in Iraq in August 2004. At the time of his passing, Tarlavsky was the Detachment Commander of the 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group. Tarlavsky's inspiring story reflects the American dream; he emigrated from Latvia to the U.S. with his family at just five years old. Always aspiring to be a soldier, he attended college on an R.O.T.C. scholarship and earned a commission as an Army infantry officer. Thanks to the generous support of a Patriot Fund donor, all of Lavsky's expenses—including food, training, and veterinary care—have been covered. We are deeply grateful for our Operational Partnership with Leashes of Valor and we are honored to keep Capt. Tarlavsky's legacy alive.❤ #1leashsaves2lives

The SEA BOX, Inc. Shootout Challenge — Day Two of our Patriot Invitational!⛳🏌️♂️ Golfers enjoyed brunch, a beautiful day on the green at Laurel Creek Country Club & happy hour all in support of our Veteran community. Congratulations to Matt Tierney on winning the SEA BOX Shootout Challenge and taking home the grand prize of $10,000!👏 We were proud to have The Mobile Cigar Lounge, The Michael Strange Foundation, Derek Stoner, and The Eastern Amputee Golf Association with us! Thank you to all attendees and sponsors for your utmost support to The Patriot Fund, Inc. and further, our Veteran heroes!🤝 Todd Sherman Michael Francisco, CPWA® Pam Soladine-Davis Jeanne Erra Michael Wilkinson Rob Curley Patrick Fisher Greencastle Consulting Joe Crandall Steven J. Hashem, MG, USA (ret) Ryan Peters Elaine Damm Matthew Ellison David Ingram Danny Bianco OPERATION ENCORE

We would like to personally thank Alex Cabezas, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Braven Health for their utmost support to the Patriot Fund and further, the impact that they will have on the local Veteran community.👏 The generous donation made to fully pay for the training of a Leashes of Valor (LOV) service dog will be LIFE CHANGING for a Veteran in need! We look forward to following LOV's service dog's journey in the future!🐕🦺💙

Welcome to The 8th Annual Patriot Invitational Stars & Stripes Dinner!✨ On October 6th, guests enjoyed dinner, entertainment by US Army Veteran Derek Stoner of OPERATION ENCORE, & moving VIP presentations by Chief Warrant Officer Two (CW2) Nick Lavery and our Operational Partners Leashes of Valor & The Bar X Project. The Patriot Fund was also proud to honor our Patriot of the Year recipients, John & Lorie Ruga for their commitment to serving the Veteran community and their dedicated support to The Patriot Fund. Congratulations and thank you for your Patriotism!👏 Day one was a HUGE success, and we thank each and every one of you who came out in support of our Veteran community! Consequence of Habit Inc. 501c3 Nonprofit Laurel Creek Country Club Todd Sherman Michael Francisco, CPWA® Greencastle Consulting Joe Crandall Michael Wilkinson Matthew Ellison David Ingram Danny Bianco Steven J. Hashem, MG, USA (ret) Pam Soladine-Davis Jeanne Erra Kevin Ruth Rob Curley Northeast Precast

Don’t wait, this is the time to give!🤝❤ Today, October 10th, is DAF Day - A day of giving from Donor Advised Funds (DAF). Swipe through the slides to seeing how giving through a DAF can benefit you today! #dafday

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Story of Impact Spotlight: HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES INC 👏 SFC Chris Montera (Ret), US Army Veteran was wounded in March of 2012 in Kandahar, AFG when incoming enemy fire resulted in the detonation of demolition charges that were being placed by Chris’s team. This resulted in the loss of both of his legs above the knee, a TBI, spinal cord injury, and 2nd/3rd degree burns. But his healing and fight for independence continues today. Thanks to YOUR donations to The Patriot Fund, we were able to make this milestone moment a reality for a Veteran in need. It is only with donations like yours that HOMH is able to help Veterans regain their independence with adapted vans.❤

We are proud to announce that our 2024 Patriot of the Year Award will be presented to John and Lorie Ruga!👏 The financial support we garner from donors is greatly appreciated, but there are some, like John and Lorie, who truly go above and beyond. Inspired by the Patriot Fund Invitationals over the last few years, John and Lorie were motivated to host their own intimate event raising money for Veterans in 2023. On very short notice and weather conditions which forced the cancellation of a planned golf experience, over 100 people came in support of this couple’s passion for helping serve our Veteran community. ⭐ Our American Patriot of the Year Award is the Flagship of The Annual Patriot Invitational event. It recognizes the men and women who, through their actions and words similar to our great military Veterans, promote and carry out outstanding leadership skills during their lifetime.

Today, we remember the lives of our friends, family, and colleagues who sacrificed everything to protect their country. 9/11 is forever a part of our shared American history, and the way we continue to respond to the impact of that day is perhaps the best way to honor the lives lost.❤

We are proud to announce that our 2024 Patriot Invitational Premier Sponsor is The Philadelphia Suburban Development Corporation! We thank you for your continued support to The Patriot Fund and our Veteran community!👏