VFW Auxiliary, Post 1924 donates to Marines

FALLBROOK – The VFW Auxiliary, Post 1924 gave their annual gifts to members of the Marine Corps on Camp Pendleton, Nov. 23. President Dana McCarthy and Secretary (USMC Ret. Gunnery Sergeant) Shara French presented 1st TSB Battalion with $2,000 in checks for the holiday season.

Most of the $2,000 was raised from the Miriam Key Honorary Mayor Campaign, sponsored by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce and was supplemented by Buddy Poppy donations. The auxiliary is also grateful for the community supporting their efforts and participating in these and other fundraisers. The Auxiliary strives to raise funds all year long to give back to veterans and the community.

Anyone who would like to become a member of the Auxiliary can call Dana at 760-717-3262.

Their next fundraiser is the Friday, Dec. 3 dinner at the Post 1924 from 6-7:30 p.m. All are welcome to join them for an enchilada dinner, which is open to the public, 1175 S. Old Stage Road. Funds raised go to support veterans and the community.

Submitted by VFW Auxiliary, Post 1924.