With the support of the RANGER Country™ Heroes Hunt, LEEK aims to
raise $100,000 for the expansion of the facility’s lodge to provide more
housing and recovery space for veterans
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Polaris RANGER®,
football great and avid hunter Joe Thomas, and a group of wounded
and disabled veterans participated in a hunt to raise awareness and
funding for LEEK
Hunting & Mountain Preserve. Committed to the recovery of our
nation’s veterans, LEEK provides an outdoor retreat for wounded warriors
and their families by using hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation as a
means of rehabilitation. With the help of the RANGER
Country™ Heroes Hunt campaign, LEEK aims to raise $100,000 to
support the expansion of Dunham Hall, which provides lodging and meeting
rooms for veterans and their families.
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2019 RANGER CREW® XP 1000 (Photo: Business Wire)
In support of the fundraiser, LEEK will also be giving away a 2019 RANGER
XP® 1000 to help drive awareness and excitement. To jump start the
campaign, Polaris donated the first $25,000 along with three new 2019 RANGER
CREW® XP 1000s. One of the vehicles was retrofitted with hand paddles to
assist disabled veterans and allow them to participate in hunts on the
property regardless of their current physical status.
Joe Thomas, record-holding offensive tackle with 10,363 consecutive
snaps, participated in the RANGER Country Heroes Hunt because it
combined two of his passions: hunting and supporting our nation’s
veterans. Throughout his 11-season football career, Thomas would often
travel overseas to support our nation’s troops.
“Spending a day in the wilderness with these guys changes you. I have a
far greater appreciation for the courage and sacrifice of our servicemen
and servicewomen. They are on the front lines protecting our values and
way of life,” said Thomas. “There are so many causes worthy of our
support, but in my mind, none are any more deserving than this program.”
“We couldn’t be more honored to partner withPolaris RANGER
and Joe Thomas this Veteran’s Day to kick off our fundraising efforts,”
said Ed Fisher, founder of LEEK Hunting & Mountain Preserve. “After
retiring from 27 years of service, I was itching to continue to support
our military. My wife and I founded LEEK to help veterans and thank them
for their service. Our goal is to ensure their sacrifices are never
forgotten and provide a therapeutic environment for healing with their
fellow servicemen and servicewomen. We’re honored to be a part of RANGER
Country and to continue to serve our nation’s veterans.”
Utilizing RANGER vehicles to get around the 400 acres of
property, the Heroes Hunt included nine wounded veterans, representing
the U.S. Army and Marine Corps branches, who participated in six hunts
over three days. LEEK received tremendous support from the surrounding
community, some of which attended a celebratory welcome event with
Polaris where the three RANGER vehicles were donated to kick off
the hunt. Browning Arms Company, a maker of firearms and outdoor gear,
also supported the hunt by providing gear and shotguns for the warriors
to use during their three-day hunt.
“No one understands sacrifice and true grit more than our servicemen and
servicewomen,” said Kyle Duea, vice president off-road marketing at
Polaris. “This year, as an extension of RANGER Country, we wanted
to honor those men and women who have provided us with the freedoms we
all enjoy in this great country. LEEK’s mission to encourage wounded
heroes aligns perfectly with the values of RANGER Country, and we
are calling on our owner community to join us in supporting them.”
For more information about LEEK Hunting & Mountain Preserve, to donate
and to enter to win a 2019 RANGER XP 1000, visit donate.onecause.com/heroeshunt
or text 512-920-5521, and follow on Facebook
and Instagram.
LEEK uses hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation as a means of
recovery for veterans and their families regardless of their current
physical limitations. The award-winning, 501(c)(3) facility has been
decorated by the Department of Defense as the winner of the Prestigious
Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award
and will use 100-percent of the profits raised to expand its Dunham Hall
facility.
In 2017, RANGER kicked off its RANGER Country
initiative by honoring five towns that embodied the RANGER
Country lifestyle, with Pinedale, Wyoming, earning the moniker of RANGER Country
USA. In 2018, RANGER evolved the campaign to show its
support for the men and women who serve and protect the RANGER Country
way of life. RANGER is recognizing the LEEK program for
representing the values of RANGER Country, while providing
the RANGER community an opportunity to support our nation’s
veterans by donating to LEEK.
For more information about Polaris and RANGER Country Heroes
Hunt, visit polaris.com/rangercountryheroes,
and follow on Facebook,
Instagram
and Twitter.
About Polaris
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader that
has been fueling the passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts
for more than 60 years. With annual 2017 sales of $5.4 billion, Polaris’
innovative, high-quality product line-up includes the RANGER®, RZR® and
Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; the Sportsman® and
Polaris ACE® all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size
and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and
pontoon, deck and cruiser boats. Polaris enhances the riding experience
with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket
portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris’ presence in
adjacent markets globally includes military and commercial off-road
vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in
Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.
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