Extending Branches: The Alaska Project’s reach grows for summer ‘24

“Heroes never die. They live on in the hearts and minds of those who would follow in their footsteps”. –Emily Potter

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In 2008 we started The 98 Fund - The Alaska Project as way to honor our fallen West Point classmates by providing college scholarships to their children.

In 2015 we transitioned to a mentor-led retreat in Alaska that paired the children and spouses of our Fallen with people that served alongside their family members to share stories of their loved ones while enjoying an outward bound type adventure experience. This was the beginning of “The Alaska Project”.

Over the years we have grown slowly and responsibly so that 97% of every dollar we bring in gets passed on to the families we honor.

This year we are excited to bring 16 Gold Star and Survivor young adults, ranging from age 15-26 to our property. These young men and women are honoring fathers and brothers that served in the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines. 11 of those being honored were enlisted soldiers between the ranks of E-3 through E-8 with the remaining being officers. Those we honor were lost through combat, suicide and other circumstances as we remember their service, their sacrifice, and most of all, we remember the men that they were and help those that were left behind to heal and pay tribute to their loved ones.

All of this truly takes a village. Right now as I type this we have a group of people working on refining the property and working to make it better with each new day. Prior to this week we had groups from the Many Hands Mission in Wisconsin as well as a huge group of local Alaskan Home Depot employees that came to help.

We would not be able to do what we do without the support of these groups and other volunteers and veteran and philanthropic organizations such as the Travis Manion Foundation coming out later this summer, and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) who were here recently.

We also rely heavily on the generous donations given to us throughout the year. If you feel so called to help us in our mission, please click the link to donate and help us continue to help those that have given so much.