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What is “Stomp
Across Arizona? The “Stomp Across Arizona” is the
brainchild of Pat Kuykendall, a life-long resident of Prescott, retired
Army National Guard First Sergeant and President of the Good gun Foundation’s
Prescott Chapter. Pat has a long track record of using his tireless energy
to the benefit of his community, his state and his country. By “Stomping”
his way along miles of Arizona’s roads, Pat hopes to call attention
and raise money for three of his favorite non-profit organizations:
“Busted” – Students Against Drugs Program –
to establish a fund in support of Yavapai County’s Methamphetamine
Advisory Task Force whose mission is to substantially reduce the manufacture,
availability and use of methamphetamine and its impact on victims within
Yavapai County. This new fund would create a reward system, similar to
a “Silent Witness” program, for students providing information
about methamphetamine and cocaine dealers at the county’s schools.
Arizona National Guard Emergency Relief Fund –
A Non-profit relief fund that provides emergency financial assistance
to National Guard Soldiers and their families in times of distress. This
is the Arizona National Guards own financial assistance organization,
funded strictly by donations and is dedicated to “Helping the National
Guard Take Care of its own.”
Shop-with-a-Cop – A program of Tri-Cities law enforcement
agencies to provide underprivileged children much needed essentials and
gifts at Christmas. This program not only supports the children with physical
goods, but also promotes a feeling of importance and appreciation for
law enforcement.
Why? Pat respects the work of the many fund-raising organizations
that raise money for their own and others noble causes, but often wondered
how much of the contributions collected actually go to help the proclaimed
beneficiaries. As a board member and chapter president with the Good Gun
Foundation, knowing the organization’s history of giving and the
fact there is no paid staff, Pat knew that by utilizing the organization
and his own energy he could not only increase funding for his favorite
organizations, but make sure 100% of the funds raised would go to the
intended causes.
When and where: The start of the event will be at the
Antelope Hills Inn at the Airport Center of Saturday morning July 28th
at 6:00 am. Pat Kuykendall will begin his stomp north on Hwy 89, his goal
for the inaugural weekend will be to reach the metropolis of Ash Fork.
Pat will continue his stomp at various times and places to be announced,
until the “Stomp” finishes up with him pounding his boots
into the Antelope Hills Golf Course clubhouse for the 6:30 pm Good Gun
Foundation dinner meeting on Dec 5th.
How can you participate? - By donation, sponsorship or participation.
To donate tax-free, simply send a check to the address on the bottom of
this page, indicating how you would like your funds distributed. (If there
are no instructions, the funds will be split equally to the causes). The
Good gun Foundation as a registered 501(c)3 will return a receipt for
your tax records.
There are two sponsorship levels available - $250.00 (Platinum) and $100.00
(Gold), both levels will receive recognition on stomp materials and a
special invitation to and recognition at the December 5th Good Gun Foundation
Stomp Roundup dinner.
Walk with Pat on a segment of the Stomp. You recruit your own sponsors to help raise money for the cause(s) of your choice and join Pat (call 928-713-9737); he would love your company.
Send Donations or Sponsorship to:
Good Gun Foundation
“Stomp Across Arizona”
6100 Wilkinson Drive
Prescott, AZ 86301