Shoot for the Troops helps veterans

Times Reporter 

 

For military families there can be a lot of heartache and emotions being felt while the soldier is a way on duty.

Upon return to civilian lifestyle, it can be hard for many to cope with day-to-day life and get back into the swing of things. 

Each year the Strathmore Royal Canadian Legion #10 hosts a Shoot for the Troops fundraising darts tournament. 

This year the Legion donated  $3,453 to the Calgary Military Family Resource Centre, which in turn supports the veterans and those returning from Afghanistan. 

“We had 63 dart players, held a silent auction, a 50/50 draw and the dart players donated their registration fees and then some to the Calgary Military Family Resource Centre (C.M.F.R.C),” said Betty Ann Fountain, a member of the Legion.

The C.M.F.R.C is an organization that assists the veterans as they work their way back into a normal lifestyle.

“In over eight years (the Legion) has raised over $15,000 and donated it to the centre in Calgary,” said Fountain.

The Legion is looking forward to the ninth annual event next year, which will be held on the first Saturday of May.