Tarponites Raise $10,000 for Veterans

As of May 19, organizers of the We Salute You event said they had met their fundraising goal of $10,000. The money will be donated to the Sand Soldiers of America organization.

The second annual event takes place at the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks on May 27 with a kickoff time of noon. 

Halfway through April, organizers revealed that they were almost 50 percent to their $10,000 goal. 

George Chambers and his wife, Sandy, organized the first event and with its $8,000 fundraising success, the duo wanted to give it a second round.

In this second year, $11,451.85 has been raised, according to the Chambers family. 

After expenses for the Memorial Day activities are taken out, a grand total of $10,436.85 will be donated to Sand Soldiers of America. 

Dress code for the event is casual, according to organizers. 

An added note from the We Salute You crew is that there will be no entry to the event during the presentation of colors, pledge of allegiance and national anthem performance, so supporters are encouraged to arrive early. 

For a complete list of the daily and evening activities and times for We Salute You, click here.

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