FIRST ANNUAL
\n\nWarrior Weekend
\n\nOCTOBER 4-6\, 2024
\n\nIn Collaboration with Team Maryland Adaptive Sports\, Hogs and Heroes Foundation - Maryland Chapter 2\, and \;CHEP
\nClick for Sponsorship Opportunities
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\n\nWhat is Warrior Weekend?
\nThe Mission is Simple &ndash\; Support Our Vets!
\nWarrior Weekend is an event-filled weekend spanning Friday\, October 4th\, Saturday\, October 5th\, and concluding on Sunday\, October 6th.
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\n\nWho Is&hellip\;?
\n\nFrank \;Laguna \;&\; Family: \;Frank Laguna is a man of unwavering commitment and remarkable resilience. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1996 and is a combat veteran of the Iraq war. He continued to serve with the Marines until 2009 and then transferred to the Army\, serving until medical retirement in 2014. Frank now advocates for veterans and their families\, introducing them to the \;transformative \;power of Adaptive Sports. In addition to his military career and current advocacy endeavors\, Frank is a dedicated father to four children: \;Allysium\, who serves in the United States Navy\; Antonio\, Alejandro\, and \;Aunabella. Frank is a devoted husband to his wife and caregiver\, Candace Laguna. Frank Laguna'\;s years of service and role as a dedicated family man reflect his strength\, compassion\, and \;unwavering sense of duty. His legacy of leadership\, honorable service\, and love will continue to inspire those around him for years.
\n\nCandace Laguna is driven by a profound desire to support others. She has dedicated her life to advocating for caregivers and military families. As an Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow Alum\, she tirelessly champions empowering legislation that raises awareness for military adult and child caregivers. Her commitment to the well-being of others is further demonstrated in her role as a Vail Veterans Adaptive Sports Ambassador and Blue Star Families Volunteer. In these roles\, she advocates for addressing the needs of veterans by creating support systems that heal the entire family through activities and adaptive sports. Above all\, Candace is the devoted wife and caregiver to Frank Laguna and the mother of their four children. Candace Laguna is deeply dedicated to supporting the military community and her family\, and her enthusiasm is intensely felt by all who know her.
\n\nThe Laguna Family Adaptive Sports Journey
\nRetired \;SSGT \;Frank \;Laguna \;served in the United States Marine Corps and the Army. During training\, Frank suffered from a severe spinal injury that changed the course of his life. The injury led to debilitating mobility issues\, multiple surgeries\, and the need for limb-salvaging braces. Frank also struggles with the effects of a traumatic brain injury and PTSD.
Frank\, like many military service members who suffer from service-connected injuries and illnesses\, must learn how to live with the mental and physical health impacts of debilitating pain and physical limitations. Frank and his family were introduced to the life-changing power of adaptive sports with the support of the Veteran Affairs Adaptive Sports and Recreational Program and their collaboration with private adaptive sports organizations.
\n\nWith the right adaptive equipment and the assistance of talented recreational sports therapists\, Frank could participate with the family in every sport. With the proper adaptations\, they can cycle together\, take to the snowy slopes\, and find new adventures to keep moving forward.
\n\nThe Laguna family fiercely advocates for adaptive sports and is honored to have this annual event commemorate their family&rsquo\;s journey toward health. The yearly event stands as a testament and tribute to the power of adaptive sports. It provides an environment for veterans to heal from the wounds of war or service-connected injuries and for caregivers\, friends\, and families to heal from the ripple effects caused by their veterans'\; struggles. Adaptive sports allow veterans\, their families\, and supporting friends to participate in an active life together.
\n\nTeam Maryland Adaptive Sports: \;VA&rsquo\;s Office of National Veterans Sports Programs and Special Events provides Veterans with opportunities for health and healing through adaptive sports and therapeutic art programs. These specialized rehabilitation events aim to optimize Veterans&rsquo\; independence\, community engagement\, well-being\, and quality of life. The programs are built on clinical expertise within VA\, with essential support from Veteran Service Organizations\, corporate sponsors\, individual donors and community partners.
\n\nThe Hogs and \;Heroes Foundation: \;The foundation is a Non-Profit 501c3 \;community of motorcycle riders that support Public Safety\, the U.S. Military and Wounded Warriors. \;Hogs &\; Heroes sponsor and hold fundraising events for various Public Safety\, U.S. Military and Wounded Warrior Charities. \;In addition\, the foundation performs Honor Missions for fallen Police Officers\, Firefighters\, Emergency Medical Workers\, Members of the Military killed in Combat Operations\, and U.S. Military Veterans. Hogs &\; Heroes strives to set an example of good Citizenship.
\n\nCHEP: \;CHEP Inc.\, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit\, originated in 1990 and is headquartered in Perry Point\, Maryland. The organization has a mission with three branches\; to Empower Patriots\, People\, &\; Professionals.
\nCHEP \;EMPOWERS \;Unhoused \;Veterans\, and those about to be \;unhoused\, by providing them with housing and by maximizing access to supportive services so they may create positive and sustainable change in their lives and in their communities.
\nCHEP \;EMPOWERS \;Unhoused \;Persons\, and those about to be \;unhoused\, by providing them with housing and needed resources. We support individuals\, families\, agencies\, causes\, and sister non-profits. We strive to drive action and present a united front against the root causes.
\nCHEP EMPOWERS Professionals by providing best-in-class educational seminars and programs that meet continuing education requirements. We also deliver conference management and overall consulting services. Our goal is to arm professionals with the tools needed to SERVE the Veteran and Non-Veteran communities.
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\n\nTicketing &\; Events
\n\nFriday\, October 4th\, 2024
\n10:00AM-2:00PM: Adaptive Bicycle Fittings @ VA Perry Point Gym
\n**Registered Veterans Only - www.bikereg.com/ride-like-a-warrior**
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\n3:30-9:00PM: Kick-Off Happy Hour @ Susky River Farm Brewery\, Perryville MD
\n**Live Music\, Meet &\; Greets with CHEP and Adaptive Sports\, Giveaways\, &\; More**
\nSaturday\, October 5th\, 2024
8:00-1:30PM: Warrior Bicycle Ride for Veterans &\; Families @ VA Perry Point/Perryville Park
\n8:00AM | Registration
\n10:00AM | National Anthem &\; Send-Off
\n10:15Am - 12:30PM | Event Heats
\n1:00PM | Parade of Athletes
\n1:30PM | Awards Ceremony
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\n\n12:00PM - 4:30PM: Salute to Warriors \;Poker Run
\n12:00PM - 1:30PM | Kick-Off &\; Late Registration \;@ American Legion\, Perryville \;MD
\nStops Include: North East VFW\, Elkton VFW\, Port Deposit VFW\, Nottingham Wawa\, The Inside Scoop\, &\; ending at Grounded Coffee Company\, Perryville MD
\nCost | Rider $25\, Passenger $10\, Car $25
Participants MUST check-in at either Jerry \;Skrivanek \;VFW (Port) OR \;Susquehanna American Legion between 12:00pm and 1:30pm.
\nAt check-in or late registration participants will receive a wristband \;for the ride and their \;1st poker chip \;(chips will be used vs. cards).
\nAfter check-in or late registration participants can go to the rest of the stops to collect their poker chips - \;Choose your own route or use one of ours.
\nIncluding check-in or late registration\, there are (6) stops total. \; Go to each stop to get a better chance at the winning hand. \;
\nAfter completing your stops go to Grounded Coffee between 2:30pm and 4:30pm to draw your hand.
\n-Winning hand of 5 cards wins $250.00 cash prize
\n-Cut off at locations to collect a poker chip is 4:00PM!!
\n-Tie \;breaker to be determined by high card. \;
\n-In \;the event of a complete deadlock/tie hand prize will be split.
\nWinner will be announced at the fire works display (entry at 6:00pm) at Calvert Park\, 304 Brick Meeting House \;Rd\, Northeast\, MD. \; Free entry to fire works with participation in Poker Run. \; Keep your wrist band or parking placard to gain entry.
\nWe hope you can join us\, but WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN
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\n\n5:00PM - 9:00PM: Freedom Fireworks @ Calvert Regional Park\, Rising Sun MD
\nFireworks Show &\; Food Truck Vendors
\nCost | Car $25\, Free Admission with Purchase of Any Additional Event Ticket
\n**No Buses Permitted**
\nSunday\, October 6th\, 2024
\n12:00PM - 5:00PM: Close-Out Crab Feast @ The Wellwood\, Charlestown MD
\nRavens Game on the Big Top\, Memorabilia\, &\; More! \;
\nAYCE Crabs\, Shrimp\, Famous Fried Chicken\, Corn on the Cob\, Maryland Crab Soup\, Hush Puppies &\; More!
\nBeer &\; Wine Included
\nCost | Individual $100\, Couple $180
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\n\nAdditional Information
\n\nSusky River Farm Brewery
\n80 Alston Farm Ln. Perryville\, MD
Jerry \;Skrivanek \;VFW Post 8185
\n520 Susquehanna River Drive\, \;Port Deposit\, MD
Susquehanna American Legion Post 135
\n300 Cherry Street\, Perryville\, MD \;
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\n\nThe Inside Scoop
\n129 \;Strohmaier \;Lane\, Rising\, Sun\, MD
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\n\nNottingham \;WaWa
\n100 Ponds Edge Drive\, Nottingham\, PA \;
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\n\nElkton VFW Post 8175
\n208 W. High Street\, Elkton\, MD
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\n\nNortheast VFW Post 6027
\n815 Turkey Point Road\, Northeast\, MD
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\n\nGrounded Coffee Company
\n4899 Pulaski Highway\, \;Perryville\, MD
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\n\nCalvert Regional Park
\n304 Brick Meeting House Rd. North East\, MD
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\n\nThe \;Wellwood
\n523 Walter St. Charlestown\, MD
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\nSponsorship Information
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$15\,000 | GRAND FINALE SPONSORSHIP
\n\nONE AVAILABLE
\n\n10 Tickets to Firework Show AND Crab Feast Event
\nFull Page Ad in Event Program
\nSpeaking opportunity during event ceremony (optional)
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\n\n$10\,000 | HERO Sponsorship
\n\n8 Tickets to Firework Show AND Crab Feast Event
\n1/2 Page Ad in Event Program
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$5\,000 | WARRIOR Sponsorship
\n6 Tickets to Firework Show AND Crab Feast Event
\n1/3 Page Ad in Event Program
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\n$2\,500 | CHAMPION Sponsorship
\n4 Tickets to Firework Show AND Crab Feast
\n1/4 Page Ad in Event Program
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\n$1\,000 | SALUTE Sponsorship
\n2 Tickets to Firework Show AND Crab Feast Event
\n1/8 Page Ad in Event Program
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\n$500 | Virtual Sponsorship
\nLogo listed in Event Program
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\n**ALL LEVELS INCLUDE**
\nVerbal recognition at the event
\nRecognition on the CHEP social media platforms and in the e-newsletter
\nLogo on our event website page and main website for 1 year
\nHeadline placement on event signage
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\n\nProceeds will support two incredible organizations: CHEP\, Inc. and Maryland Adaptive Sports\, both dedicated to helping Veterans
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\nSponsorship Questions:
\nPlease contact:
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Yvette Valentin | 443.752.0900 | yvalentin@chepinc.org
\nJack Berkeridge | 410.979.6225 | jberkeridge@chepinc.org
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\nThank you for your support!
www.chepinc.org
\n LOCATION:Friday\, October 4th\, 2024 10:00AM-2:00PM: Adaptive Bicycle Fittings @ VA Perry Point Gym **Registered Veterans Only - www.bikereg.com/ride-like-a-warrior** 3:30-9:00PM: Kick-Off Happy Hour @ Susky River Farm Brewery\, Perryville MD **Live Music\, Meet & Greets with CHEP and Adaptive Sports\, Giveaways\, & More** Saturday\, October 5th\, 2024 8:00-1:30PM: Warrior Bicycle Ride for Veterans & Families @ VA Perry Point/Perryville Park 8:00AM | Registration 10:00AM | National Anthem & Send-Off 10:15Am - 12:30PM | Event Heats 1:00PM | Parade of Athletes 1:30PM | Awards Ceremony --- 12:00PM - 4:30PM: Salute to Warriors Poker Run 12:00PM - 1:30PM | Kick-Off & Late Registration @ American Legion\, Perryville MD Stops Include: North East VFW\, Elkton VFW\, Port Deposit VFW\, Nottingham Wawa\, The Inside Scoop\, & ending at Grounded Coffee Company\, Perryville MD Cost | Rider $25\, Passenger $10\, Car $25 Participants MUST check-in at either Jerry Skrivanek VFW (Port) OR Susquehanna American Legion between 12:00pm and 1:30pm. At check-in or late registration participants will receive a wristband for the ride and their 1st poker chip (chips will be used vs. cards). After check-in or late registration participants can go to the rest of the stops to collect their poker chips - Choose your own route or use one of ours. Including check-in or late registration\, there are (6) stops total. Go to each stop to get a better chance at the winning hand. After completing your stops go to Grounded Coffee between 2:30pm and 4:30pm to draw your hand. -Winning hand of 5 cards wins $250.00 cash prize -Cut off at locations to collect a poker chip is 4:00PM!! -Tie breaker to be determined by high card. -In the event of a complete deadlock/tie hand prize will be split. Winner will be announced at the fire works display (entry at 6:00pm) at Calvert Park\, 304 Brick Meeting House Rd\, Northeast\, MD. Free entry to fire works with participation in Poker Run. Keep your wrist band or parking placard to gain entry. We hope you can join us\, but WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN --- 5:00PM - 9:00PM: Freedom Fireworks @ Calvert Regional Park\, Rising Sun MD Fireworks Show & Food Truck Vendors Cost | Car $25\, Free Admission with Purchase of Any Additional Event Ticket **No Buses Permitted** Sunday\, October 6th\, 2024 12:00PM - 5:00PM: Close-Out Crab Feast @ The Wellwood\, Charlestown MD Ravens Game on the Big Top\, Memorabilia\, & More! AYCE Crabs\, Shrimp\, Famous Fried Chicken\, Corn on the Cob\, Maryland Crab Soup\, Hush Puppies & More! Beer & Wine Included Cost | Individual $100\, Couple $180 UID:e.2776.15201 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260509T143729Z URL:https://business.harfordchamber.org/events/details/first-annual-warrior-weekend-15201 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR