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| Financial Chart SENTINELS OF FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION 2009 ANNUAL FINANCIAL SUMMARY INCOME &nb... | |
| Annual Report | |
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| Sentinels | |
| Many of the brave military men and women who have served our country in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other areas since September 11, 2001 – have suffered service-related injuries resulting in severe and permanent physical disability. It is the mission of the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation to assi... | |
| Support Our Sentinels | |
| Hundreds of severely injured service members are now rehabilitating in military hospitals across the United States after enduring amputations, severe burns, blindness, deafness, paraplegia and other life altering injuries. In a 2008 report from the American Community Survey, the number of Veterans who have a service-co... | |
| These are some of our current Sentinels and our Graduated Sentinels Click on links to view a Sentinel's story Sgt. Tyler Anderson - US ArmySPC James Armstrong - US ArmySPC Noah Baily - US ArmyMSG Sean Bennett - US ArmyCpl. Mathew Bowman - USMCCpl. Christopher Bowers - US Marine CorpsSSgt. Edward B... | |
| Sgt. Joey Bozik Joey Bozik was riding in the passenger seat of a Hummer in Iraq when the front tire ran over a bomb planted by insurgents. Joey lost both legs and one arm, and now uses a wheelchair or prosthetic legs to get around. But that hasn't stopped him from becoming the Sentinels of Freedom Ambassador, or kept ... | |
| Spc. Jake Brown click here to watch video interview Army veteran Jake Brown accepted the first Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship in 2004. Crushed by a tank while serving in Germany, he was in a coma for 10 days, and wasn’t expected to live. But now, he is back in his hometown, and he is thriving.Jake was determined to... | |
| Sgt. Ben Crowley – October 2010 click here to watch video interview This month we are featuring Ben Crowley who’s a graduate of Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship. Ben is working at Chevron, and recently completed his Master Degree. We asked Ben what the program meant to him and here’s wha... | |
| Jonathan Chase Gean Jonathan Chase Gean - known to his family and friends as Chase - was serving in Afghanistan when his unit was ambushed. The Americans were with a squad of Afghanistan soldiers near the Pakistan border when the Afghans left them near a village. Sniper fire rang out soon after.Chase was hit in the ba... | |
| SSgt. Joseph Fowler Staff Sergeant Joseph Fowler went to Iraq as a dog handler. It was his job to look for explosives and to assist with door to door searches in city neighborhoods. He was assigned to the 148th Police Detachment, at Fort Carson, and attached to the 10th Mountain Division. Joe was injured in December o... | |
| Ian Newland Ian Newland was injured in December 2006 while his unit was patrolling an area in Adhamiyah - in northeast Bagdad. An insurgent threw a hand grenade into the Humvee that Ian and four other soldiers were riding in. 19 year old Ross McGinnis, the gunner on board, first tried to deflect the grenade, but it fe... | |
| Sgt. Manuel Mendoza-Valencia click here to watch video interview Known to his family and friends as Manny, Manuel Mendoza-Valencia was presented a Purple Heart after he lost both legs while serving in Iraq. An Army Combat Engineer, Valencia was on board an armored personal carrier in Sadr City when an Improvised Ex... | |
| Army Sgt. Donovon Speith | |
| Army Sgt. Donovon Speith profile goes here... | |
| Army Sgt. Victor Thibeault | |
| Army Sgt. Victor Thibeault profile goes here... | |
| Army Pvt. Jose Jaurgui | |
| Army Pvt. Jose Jaurgui profile goes here... | |
| Chris Judge – February 2011 This update is in Chris’s own words, written in Dec. 2010. “I have been in the Sentinel program since 2008. Since that time I have completed 4 semesters at the University of Illinois, and been placed on the Dean's List. Last winter I was able to live a sem... | |
| Ryan Sykes click here to watch video interview Ryan Sykes moved from Texas to San Ramon in September 2010. Ryan was accepted in our program in January 2010 and was residing in Texas. However after much discussion and consideration, Ryan decided that he would like to be closer... | |
| Manny Del Rio – August 2010 click here to watch video interview This month we are updating you on Manny Del Rio’s journey. A special thank you to the Team: Chief of Police Scott Holder, Dr. Jerry Davis, Skip and Liz George, and the community for their commitment to Manny Del Rio, his wife Melissa, and the Sen... | |
| Jay Wilkerson – July 2010 This month we are updating you on Jay Wilkerson’s journey. A special thank-you to the Pleasanton, CA Team: Tom Daggett (Team Leader), Tracey Buescher, Andrea Rozran, Judy Lloyd, Pati Norris, Jim Norris, Jerry Thorne, Bill McCammon, Phil Stage, Dave Arterburn,&nbs... | |
| SSgt Jesse Cottle – March 2011 This update is in Jesse's own words. I have been a Sentinel for about a year, and the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation has been of great assistance to me thus far. I am currently a full time student at the University of San Diego where I plan to majo... | |
| CPL Travis Fugate – May 2011 Travis is attending Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) before transferring to CSUMB (California State University at Monterey Bay). He is completing a degree in Computer Science and Information Systems. Fess, his guide-dog, and his ba... | |
| Navy SEAL Mark Robbins - August 2011 I have been a Sentinel since 2008. I was accepted into the program when I was retiring from the Navy. Mike Conklin, Marty Kaplan, Tim Raynor, and Pete Walsh have been by my side sincethat time without fail. The Sentinels program has helped me greatly in transiti... | |
| John Wayne Walding John Wayne Walding began the next phase of his life when he and his family moved to Frisco, Texas in early summer. SSgt Walding completed 2 tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. In April 2008, John and nine other Special Forces soldiers from 3rd Special Forces Group assault tea... | |
| Sgt. Leonard Eli Vigil III (USMC) 2001-2005 (Becoming a Sentinel) click here to watch video interview Becoming a part of the Sentinel program has not only helped me but my family too. I know my family is thankful that I return... | |
| Becoming A Sentinel | |
| Scholarship Terms and Criteria The two or four year Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship was created to benefit qualified members of the U.S. Armed Forces severely injured in the line of duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001. The program helps them readjust to civilian life and prosper in their hometowns or new communities. Loc... | |
| Chairman's Message | |
| January 5, 2011 Dear Friends of the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation, We're very happy to to hear from you and thank you for your support of our wounded and injured members of the United States Armed Forces. Some of you can do big things to assist us , some can do little things. All... | |
| Become a Sponsor | |
| Hundreds of severely injured service members are now rehabilitating in military hospitals across the United States after enduring amputations, severe burns, blindness, deafness or paraplegia.Dozens of volunteers have established Sentinels Teams across the country and several corporations have joined the Sentinels progr... | |
| Sentinels of Freedom Teams | |
| Learn more about becoming a Sentinels of Freedom Team Leader in your community. Here are some of Sentinels of Freedom Teams already helping out our heros. Click on the map markers to get contact information and look at some of the SOF websites around the nation. (map goes here) "Become a Team Leader" Training ... | |
| Teams | |
| Learn more about becoming a Sentinels of Freedom Team Leader in your community. Here are some of Sentinels of Freedom Teams already helping out our heros. Click on the map markers to get contact information and look at some of the SOF websites around the nation. View SOF Teams in a larger map Click here to s... | |
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| Sponsor Recogition | |
| We wish to thank each of the following sponsors for their support & generosity for the 3rd Annual Golf Tournament held as the Diablo Country Club on September 16 & 17, 2012! Fieldstone Cabinetry John Muir Health McAfee - An Intel Company SyWest Development Destino... | |
| Ways To Give | |
| At Sentinels of Freedom, we believe that the Armed Forces Service Members who have protected our rights and freedoms, and in doing so, have given the ultimate sacrifice deserve our respect and support as they work to gain self-sufficiency, independence and make the transition from the military to the civilian world.&nb... | |
| News from Sentinels of Freedom | |
| Letters of RecognitionAccolades to Sentinels of Freedom. Sentinels of Freedom on FacebookSee who & what is happening with SOF. News About Sentinels of FreedomHear what others are saying about our incredible program. Videos About Sentinels of FreedomSee it in action firsthand. Press Releases from Se... | |
| History | |
| The Program's Roots The father of three Army Rangers, Mike Conklin of San Ramon, Calif., was inspired to reach out to severely injured veterans after one of his sons was wounded in Iraq in 2003.Impressed by the level of care his son received in military hospitals, and wanting to do something tangible to support ... | |
| If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter please email us at info@sentinelsoffreedom.org. 2013 Sentinel Travis Fugate tells of how Sentinels of Freedom turned his life around Sentinels of Freedom helps war-wounded soldiers restart their civilian lives Alliance aids disabled vets in workpl... | |
| Sentinel Hired at SYBASE | |
| Dear Friends of Sentinels of Freedom, Early morning here on Saturday with dark skies and rain as I write to thank you and start your day off with a great story. With huge pride in my Nation I want to inform you that Cpl. Jake Brown United States Army, our first Sentinel who came home to us broken and bent... | |
| One soldier in need opens floodgates of help | |
| Letter to Friends of Sentinels of Freedom by founder Mike Conklin Dear Friends of Sentinels of Freedom, Early morning here on Saturday with dark skies and rain as I write to thank you and start your day off with a great story. With huge pride in my Nation I want to inform you that Cpl. Jake Brown United States ... | |
| Injured veterans selected for Sentinels scholarships | |
| Injured veterans selected for Sentinels scholarships By Sophia Kazmi Contra Costa TimesPosted: 02/17/2010 04:46:53 PM PSTUpdated: 02/17/2010 06:42:30 PM PST SAN RAMON — Two military veterans who were severely injured in Iraq will be welcomed this month as the latest Sentinels of Freedom scholarship recipients.... | |
| 2 Wounded soldiers receive scholarship | |
| Pleasanton Weekly News Uploaded: Sunday, February 28, 2010, 9:03 AM Updated: Monday, March 1, 2010, 5:32 AM 2 wounded warriors receive scholarships from Sentinels of Freedom organization Group provides up to 4 years of assistance on jobs, housing, college educationTwo more veterans from Iraq have been welcomed to ... | |
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| We are very proud to share our letters of recognition. Click on the links below to read. Lipscomb UniversityGeorge Miller - Member of CongressSecretary Roger Brautigan CA State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)James F. Amos General, U.S. Marine Corps Barrington Area Community Foundation Chair... | |
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| Participants "Run From Cops" | |
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| Travis at the Sea Otter Race | |
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| 1 Year Since Injury - Jesse Cottle | |
| Jesse Cottle - 1 year since injury PHOENIX - Marine Staff Sergeant Jesse Cottle is not afraid of combat. In fact, the 25-year-old United States Marine isn't afraid of much of anything. He thrives on extreme sports, like skydiving and skiing black diamond runs. So, it's not surprising he detonates bombs for a living. ... | |
| Fugate Kayaks Yellowstone | |
| Sentinel Travis Fugate Kayaks the Yellowstone River Watch video of Travis Kayaking the Yellowstone River Travis is also working with a small group of individuals to create a way for the blind/visually impaired to slalom kayak. See email string below for a description of what he plans to acc... | |
| California Tour Bike Ride | |
| The Success of the Bike Ride View More Photos of the Bike Ride Traveler passing by, If you were traveling the Pacific Coastal Highway from San Francisco to San Diego last week you might have noticed something out of the ordinary. You might have noticed an odd arrangem... | |
| General Dynamics Support | |
| We are proud to acknowledge General Dynamics support of Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation Believing men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have suffered severe injuries need the support of grateful communities, General Dynamics C4 Systems answered “yes” to the call of the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarshi... | |
| DAR Award | |
| Madam State Regent, Members & Guests: The “DAR Medal of Honor” is the most prestigious honor awarded by our organization. It is given to an individual who is a United States citizen by birth and has shown extraordinary qualities of leadership, trustworthiness, service and patriotism. The recipi... | |
| Sentinel Ryan Sykes was awarded a specially-equipped Chrysler Van at a recent Rotary Ceremony ... | |
| Hero of Military Medicine award | |
| Dear Friends, I was very proud to attend the Henry M. Jackson Foundation Annual Hero’s of Military Medicine Awards May 2, 2012 in Washington DC with one of our Sentinels Garrett Jones, one of our Research Volunteers Alex DeLuna, Corporate supporters Rich Flores and Joanne from North American Rescue, along with several... | |
| Sentinel Gabe Garcia Hired | |
| Sgt. Gabe Garcia USA 1st Infantry Division (3rd from left) has been hired by C4 Systems of General Dynamics in Scottsdale Arizona as of January 29, 2013. Gabe has been in our program and attending College for two years. Congratulations Gabe! ... | |
| Videos | |
| Watch videos of people, events, honors, and speeches. 2013New Vet Center opens at San Francisco State University Thank you to the Naval Post Graduate School Foundation and their supporters for their continued support of our vital mission. This video says it all. Two of the severely-wounded Sentinels Scholar... | |
| Press Releases | |
| Here are some current and past top news items: If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter please email us at info@sentinelsoffreedom.org. Naval Post Graduate School Foundation - Eighth Annual Charity Golf Tournament Welcome to the Board of Directors - Kent Strazza 2012 ... | |
| Concert Raises Money for Veterans | |
| American Freedom Concert Raises Money for Veterans Sentinels of Freedom Foundation Receives $15,000(Washington DC, November 10, 2007) Country stars Martina McBride and Darryl Worley wowed a packed house at the 2007 American Freedom Festival Concert, held on Veteran’s Day weekend in our nation’s ... | |
| Denver Says Welcome Home | |
| Denver Says Welcome Home to Two Severely Wounded Veterans Ian Newland and Chase Gean Begin New Life (Denver, CO; October 2, 2007) Two United States Army veterans, who fought in the War on Terror, will give their official final salute on Tuesday, October 2, as they ... | |
| Jones International University Joins Forces with Sentinels of Freedom | |
| Jones International University Joins Forces with Sentinels of FreedomSeverely wounded vets offered chance to realize educational goals online DENVER (August 16, 2007) ? The Sentinels of Freedom Foundation, a grass roots organization that helps severely wounded veterans readjust to civilian life and prosper in the... | |
| Sentinels Honored in Pentagon Ceremony | |
| SENTINELS OF FREEDOM HONORED IN PENTAGON CEREMONY AWARD PRESENTED BY JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF CHAIRMAN(Washington, DC August 10, 2007) A Denver-based organization, with a mission to provide severely injured veterans the means for self-sufficiency, was recognized for its innovative efforts in a ceremony today a... | |
| 2nd Annual Golf Classic & Gala | |
| SENTINELS OF FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2009 GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT SEVERELY WOUNDED VETERANS 2nd Annual Golf Classic & Gala on August 10th features Comedian Bob Sarlatte and Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Recipients from Danville, San Ramon and Pleasanton San Ramon, California&n... | |
| 3rd Annual Golf Classic | |
| 3rd Annual Golf Classic Sponsorship Levels – Oct 4th, 2010 Diablo Country Club Will your business support Sentinels of Freedom Golf Classic? We have many different sponsorship opportunities available offering your company or group exposure through our Foundation and event – and an opportunity for a day o... | |
| Why Offer Your Support? | |
| Support our Severely Wounded Men and Women of the Armed Forces! 3rd Annual Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation Golf Classic October 4, 2010 – Diablo Country Club, Danville, CA Sponsorship Opportunities ... | |
| Sign Up To Play Golf | |
| October 4, 2010 Golf Tournament at Diablo Country Club - Danville, CA Please print this form, fill it out, and then mail it back with your check to the address at the bottom. Thank you for your support. Your registration fee of $375.00 includes two dinners, barbecue lunch, golf wind shirt, and a $50.00 co... | |
| AT&T NEWS RELEASE | |
| AT&T NEWS RELEASE AT&T HONORS SGT. MANUAL MENDOZA-VALENCIADURING NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH For more information, contact:Name: Cameron ThomasPhone: 202-955-5814E-mail: cthomas@voxglobal.com Graduate of the Sentinels of Freedom Program Realizes his Goals at AT&T San Jose, CA,... | |
| Lesher Grant | |
| For more information, contact: Name: Carla Goulart Phone: (925) 380-6342 Email:carlagoulart@sentinelsoffreedom.org www.sentinelsoffreedom.org Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation awards Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation a $45,000 grant to support the Seriously Wou... | |
| SENTINELS OF FREEDOM HONORS MCNERNEY FOR SERVICE TO VETERANS San Ramon, CA – The Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation, an organization headquartered in San Ramon that serves severely wounded members of the Armed Forces, recently honored Congressman Jerry McNerney for his work on behalf of veterans. ... | |
| 4th Annual Golf Classic | |
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| For Immediate Release: July 19, 2011 Press Office: 202-225-2095 Miller meets with East Bay Veterans to discuss Sentinels of Freedom program San Ramon, CA – U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-Martinez) joined Mike Conklin of the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation and East Bay Ve... | |
| Sentinels of Freedom 5th Annual Golf Gala Hosted by the Diablo Valley Veterans Foundation for the exclusive benefit of Sen... | |
| Sponsorship Opportunities | |
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| Sign Up to Play Golf | |
| Print this golf registration form and mail with payment to: DVVF, c/o Sentinels of Freedom P.O. Box 1316, San Ramon, CA 94583 Your registration fee of $300.00 (per person) includes your round of golf, and a BBQ lunch Please make checks payable to DVVF. Please print very clearly and fill in all information so we can... | |
| Dinner/Auction Tickets | |
| Print this form to register for the Dinner/Auction on September 16, 2012 and mail with payment to: DVVF, c/o Sentinels of Freedom P.O. Box 1316, San Ramon, CA 94583 Your payment of $125 per person includes: a delicious meal & auction with guest speaker Col. Danny R. McKnight – US Army Ranger Please make ch... | |
| Join us for a bike ride on the Iron Horse Trail Meet at 2678 Bishop Drive (Building 2) Suite 105 the 1st Saturday each month at 9 am most months. We will ride from here to Walnut Creek and back (about 2 hours). There will be days when it is not a good day to ride, so be sure to call Ryan to confi... | |
| 2013 NPGSF | |
| Sentinels of Freedom recognizes and supports the Naval Post Graduate School Foundation for its continued support of the severely wounded and injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces. We ask all of our supporters to please support this noble effort Thank you . Sincerely , Mike Conklin ... | |
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| Veterans' Resources | |
| The following is a list of links to websites for disabled and other veterans: American Red Crosshttp://www.redcross.org/AMVETS http://www.amvets.org/Association of United States Army http://www.ausa.org/Pages/default.aspxBlinded Veterans Associationhttp://www.bva.org/Blue Star Moms http://www.bluestarmoms.org/Defense ... | |
| January 5, 2011 Dear Friends of the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Foundation, We're very happy to to hear from you and thank you for your support of our wounded and injured members of the United States Armed Forces. Some of you can do big things to assist us, some can do little things. ... | |
| SENTINELS OF FREEDOM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION 2011 ANNUAL FINANCIAL SUMMARY INCOME Contributions $ 1,149,730 Contributed Services $ 7,000 Fundra... | |
| History | |
| The Program's Roots The father of three Army Rangers, Mike Conklin of San Ramon, California, was inspired to reach out to severely injured veterans after one of his sons was wounded in Iraq in 2003.Impressed by the level of care his son received in military hospitals, and wanting to do something tangible to suppo... | |
| The Board of Directors | |
| Mike Conklin - Chairman & CEO Chairman's Message A successful realtor with RE/MAX International and the father of three Army Rangers, Mike Co... | |