GRANTING WWII VET DON GRAVES 98th BIRTHDAY WISH
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LET'S GRANT WWII IWO JIMA VETERAN CPL, DON GRAVES' 98TH BIRTHDAY WISH!!
Hello Everyone!
WWII Veteran Don Graves is turning 98 on May, 3 2023 and has a wish.
After an amazing outpouring of support for WWII Iwo Jima Veteran, CPL, Don Graves', USMC story and life. Don said, "I have always wanted to go to Ireland, sit in an Irish pub, order a beer, and sing Danny Boy."
Don also feared he would never have the opportunity he said, "I don't want to go alone. When you get older, you don't want to travel alone."
Over 7 million people have been inspired by Don's service and life and the most common comment is "Thank you for your service, We can never repay you!"
Well , WE CAN...
WE HAVE AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY...
WE CAN COMPLETE DON'S WISH!
With your help, we can make Don's 98th birthday wish TO HAVE A BEER IN IRELAND AND SING DANNY BOY a reality!
Links to Don Graves' Videos:
Your support will send CPL, Don Graves, USMC, Ret. and USAF Combat Photography Veteran & Last Letters podcast host Jeremy Lock to Ireland.
But don't worry, we will make sure you are virtually along for the ride, with updates from the road as Don ventures toward making his wish come true.
The $35K will be used to travel Don, his traveling assistant, Last Letters host Jeremy Lock, and producer Scott Rettberg (Who will be capturing and delivering to you Don's adventures, memories, and WISH COME TRUE).
DATES
April 29, 2023 - May 5, 2023 (Don's 98th birthday May 3)
Live elements & edited content we will supply of Don's journey:
· We will create stylized video, photography, audio to include you in the journey.
· Surprising Don at his home with the news his wish has been granted.
· Packing for the trip and anticipation
· The journey to take-off. (Possible military sendoff from DFW)
· The Flight (Take off, Possible moment with pilot and Don, possible chat with passengers, anticipation, feel good moments)
· Arriving in Ireland and what awaits
· Stories of Don visiting scenic Ireland locations and new local friends.
· The Pub, A Beer, Don & "Danny Boy" (Live stream and record for Video after)
· Journey home (emotional feelings from Don on how you all made this happen and what it means to have the support from everyone)
· Additional moments
Together we can say “THANK YOU” by granting Don’s wish and getting him to Ireland to have his beer and sing Danny Boy.
Fundraising team (2)
Last Letters
Organizer
Dallas, TX
Jeremy Lock
Team member