Big Band fundraiser passes goal for Honor Flight
A Big Band Tribute to Inland Northwest Honor Flight fundraiser exceeded the goal set for the event. The Big Band event took place Nov. 8 at the Coeur d'Alene Eagles Ballroom. More than 120 guests danced, enjoyed music and raised money for Honor Flight to send veterans to Washington D.C. to be honored with other veterans. The total amount raised was $62,500, which will allow Honor Flight to send 33 local veterans to Washington, D.C., in 2025.
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Tony Lamanna and Joe Deacon hold up the check from A Big Band Tribute to Inland Northwest Honor Flight. The fundraiser exceeded the goal of $50,000 to raise $62,500 for Honor Flight to send veterans to Washington, D.C., to be honored with other veterans. Because of the fundraiser's success, Honor Flight will be able to send about 33 veterans in 2025 with all expenses paid.
A Big Band Tribute to Inland Northwest Honor Flight fundraiser exceeded the goal set for the event, raising $62,500 to send local veterans to Washington D.C. Because of the fundraiser's success, Honor Flight will be able to send about 33 veterans in 2025 with all expenses paid.
Tony Lamanna and Joe Deacon hold up the check from A Big Band Tribute to Inland Northwest Honor Flight. The fundraiser exceeded the goal of $50,000 to raise $62,500 for Honor Flight to send veterans to Washington, D.C., to be honored with other veterans. Because of the fundraiser's success, Honor Flight will be able to send about 33 veterans in 2025 with all expenses paid.