What is NH Freedom Cup? NHFC provides red tape free short term financial support to active military, their families and veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. These men and women have sacrificed mightily for our country. Your contributions help them when they most need it. Everything we do is done by volunteers so our overhead is almost non-existent. We do, however need to pay for things such as postage for mailings, golf course rental, etc. Otherwise, every cent of net funds we raise goes directly to support our veterans. The annual golf tournament the one major fundraiser, but contributions can always be made.
HOW DID THIS START?
NH Freedom Cup was founded by Len Ouellette in memory of his son, Michael who was killed in Afghanistan in March of 2009 while serving his country as a Marine. Michael remains a striking example of all that is good in us. His memory lives on in his squad mates who survived because of him. And in our collective effort to help -- in some small way -- all those who served and are struggling to come home. Len also recently died but this worth organization continues through the efforts of many volunteers.
Cpl. Michael Ouellette Awarded Navy Cross
On November 10, 2010 Cpl. Michael Ouellette, USMC was awarded The Navy Cross (posthumously) for "extraordinary heroism" while serving in Afghanistan. His actions define all that is good and noble in us. He placed his life and responsibility to his men above his own safety anwell being.
Cpl. Michael Ouellette Awarded New Hampshire Medal of Honor
On December 11, 2010 Cpl. Michael Ouellette, USMC was awarded The New Hampshire Medal of Honor (posthumously) for "For Conspicuous Gallantry and Intrepidity in Action At the Risk of Life Above and Beyond the Call of Duty" while serving in Afghanistan. Some men are born to greatness, Michael earned his way there.
Why do you only support OIF/OEF veterans and not veterans of other wars such as Desert Storm?
The purpose of NH Freedom Cup is to provide financial support for active duty military and their families plus OIF/OEF veterans who are experiencing hardship as a result of their service. NH Freedom Cup was established in memory of Mike Ouellette, who gave his life for his country in Afghanistan. He also served two tours of duty in Iraq. Unfortunately, multiple deployments are common in today's military. This puts a lot of pressure on the men and women in the military -- and their families and creates a fair amount of post deployment problems for veterans and their families. We honor and respect veterans of every era -- in fact our planning committee is made up of veterans from many different eras. Our focus today is OIF/OEF era military and veterans. As we and our funding grow we hope to be able to expand the veteran communities we service.
- Among the support provided: Gas cards, Food cards, Phone cards, Utility Assistance, Oil Delivery, Rent Assistance, Travel Assistance, Rehab Assistance, Clothing, Moving Assistance. VISIT THE WEBSITE!
Lorraine chose this as her special project because she personally knows the family and has been involved since its inception. This is something truly dear to her heart to honor her personal friends who, through their loss, created assistance for our service members in need.
LET’S TRY TO RAISE $10,000 TO HELP STRUGGLING FAMILIES OF THOSE CURRENTLY DEPLOYED!