Happy Thanksgiving! It’s hard to believe that the holiday season is already upon us. If you are like us, many of you may look forward to Thanksgiving because it means the ultimate holiday meal, the return of Starbucks holiday themed drinks and, of course, Black Friday! With so many “things” to look forward to, it can be easy to forget the real purpose of Thanksgiving – even if it stares us in the face every time we see it – which is to give thanks.
We have a lot to be thankful for at the 100 Club this year: thankful that we have been able to help 130 first responders and their families in their time of need, thankful that 63 of Arizona’s future leaders are one step closer to their career goals because of a 100 Club scholarship, thankful that our supporters have continued to show their appreciation for public safety even during difficult economic times,
thankful that the community has continued to support us with more than 100 events benefiting us throughout the year, and infinitely thankful that we have a dedicated group of volunteers to make those events possible.
As you and your family gather around the table for a Thanksgiving meal, grateful for another year together, take a moment to think about those who help keep you safe – the men and women behind the badge who are on the streets, sacrificing time with their own families, to ensure that you have a safe and happy holiday with yours.
It’s a great feeling to have someone tell us that we made a difference in their lives. Has a first responder made a difference in your life? Maybe an officer who responded to a call for help or maybe a firefighter who came to your rescue on the scene of an accident. Or perhaps your spouse, dad, brother, daughter or mother is a first responder who taught you lessons you’ll never forget through their service. Please take a moment and leave a post as a thanks to first responders everywhere.
Thank you for your continued support!
The 100 Club Staff
To all who serve with dedication, Thank You. To all retired members who dedicated their lives in the service to our communities, Thank you.
Finally, to those who gave all, God bless you each and every one.
Sgt Ronald Mayo. Retired. Kalamazoo County Sheriff Dept.
Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Thank you 100 Club for awarding scholarships to my daughter to help her in her quest to become a Physician’s Assistant and to make a difference in her community!
Thank you to my husband and all the other police officers that make a difference in our communities each and every day!