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Honoring Those Who Make Our Freedoms Possible

HEROES FIRST RECEPTION WEDNESDAY | MAY 9th | 2018 GRAND HYATT ATLANTA IN BUCKHEAD EAST TERRACE | 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. 3300 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305

Reserve your room by April 15th : https://heroesfirstfoundation.org/travel/

9TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING THURSDAY | MAY 10th | 2018 STONE MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE 10:00 a.m. Registration Opens

11:30 a.m. Program Starts 12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start Online registration closes Friday, May 4th

Heroes First Foundation Supports paws4people Since 2012, The Heroes First Foundation has contributed the funds raised from our annual charity golf outing to paws4vets. The paws4people foundation (www.paws4people.org) raises, trains and places Assistance Dogs with children, veterans, military dependents and civilians living with disabilities. The organization provides duration of their career. Through the paws4vets Assistance Dog Placement Program (p4vADPP), Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members (ADSM) or their dependents with physical, neurological, psychiatric or emotional disabilities can receive Psychiatric Service Dogs, Mobility Service Dogs and Rehabilitative Assistance Dogs free of charge. HowTo Get Involved The Heroes First Foundation relies on raising funds primarily at our annual golf tournament and through donations given throughout the year. All U.S. Military servicemen and servicewomen who register for the event are granted complimentary registration for the served availability. Regardless of your level of support or involvement, the Heroes First Foundation appreciates all donations, sponsorships, volunteers, For more information on getting involved with the golf tournament, please see the inserts located in the right hand pocket of this folder. Thank you for taking time to learn about our cause. We hope to see you at our next event!

Heroes First Foundation, Inc. The Heroes First Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization that was established in 2009 to provide additional support to our military

American freedom. For some, the hardship begins immediately. For others, the hardship grows over time. The Heroes First Foundation is committed to doing all we can do to support these heroes because they know freedoms are not free.

9th Annual Heroes First Foundation Charity Golf Outing

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Stone Mountain Golf Club, Stone Mountain, GA Thursday, May 10th, 2018

EIN: 27-2592600 Heroes First Foundation, Inc. The Heroes First Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) organization that was established in 2009 to provide additional support to our military and rst responder families. We recognize the countless hours spent and sacrices made by our military heroes, police ocers and reghters to protect our lives, property, families and American freedom. For some, the hardship begins immedi- ately. For others, the hardship grows over time. The Heroes First Foundation is committed to doing all we can do to support these heroes that know the true cost of freedom.

Through the paws4vets Assistance Dog Placement Program (p4vADPP), Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members (ADSM) or their dependents with physical, neurological, psychiatric or emotional disabilities can receive Psychiatric Service Dogs, Mobility Service Dogs and Rehabilitative Assistance Dogs free of charge.

HowTo Get Involved The Heroes First Foundation relies on raising funds at our annual golf tourna- ment, as well as through donations given throughout the year. The proceeds are given directly to paws4vets at the annual golf tournament, which is held every spring. All U.S. Military servicemen and servicewomen who register for the event are granted complimentary registration. Preregistration is recommended due to rst come, rst served availability. Regardless of your level of support or involvement, the Heroes First Foundation appreciates all donations, sponsorships, volunteers, golfers and overall eorts that help support this important event. For more information on getting involved, please visit our website at www.heroesrstfoundation.org. Thank you for taking time to learn about our cause. We hope to see you at our next event!

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Sponsorship Opportunities 9th Annual Heroes First Foundation Charity Golf Outing

Additional Sponsors Needed

• Silver $1000 1 foursome, your logo on hole sign $600 donated to HFF • Bronze $750 1 foursome $350 donated to HFF

• Diamond $5,000 1 foursome, your logo on event t-shirt, event • Flagship $10,000 2 foursomes, your logo on event t-shirt, event signage, reception signage and hole sign $9200 donated to HFF

• Food Sponsors • Drink Sponsors • Videography Sponsor • Live Band Sponsor • Supply Sponsors • Giveaway Sponsors • Monitary Donations

signage and hole sign $4600 donated to HFF • Hospitality $5,000

• Hole Sponsor $100 Your logo on hole sign • Single Player $125 $100 donated to HFF • Foursome $500 • Beverage Cart $500 Your logo on event signage, beverage cart

• Platinum $2,000 1 foursome, your logo on event t-shirt, event signage and hole sign $1600 donated to HFF • Gold $1,500 1 foursome, your logo on event signage and hole sign $1100 donated to HFF 1 foursome, your logo on reception signage, event t-shirt, event signage

*If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or have any questions about the Heroes First Foundation’s 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, please contact:

Taylor Johnson: 404-596-2276

Thank You to Our Past Sponsors:

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Sponsorship Options: 9th Annual Charity Golf Outing Stone Mountain Golf Club, Stone Mountain, GA Thursday May 10th, 2018 • Flagship $10,000 2 foursomes, your logo on event t-shirt, event signage, reception signage and hole sign $9200 donated to HFF Featured sponsor at Hospitality Reception, 1 foursome, your logo on event t-shirt, event signage and hole sign $7100 donated to HFF reception costs • Diamond $5,000 1 foursome, your logo on event t-shirt, event signage and hole sign $4600 donated to HFF • Platinum $2,000 1 foursome, your logo on event t-shirt, event signage and hole sign $1600 donated to HFF • Gold $1,500 1 foursome, your logo on event signage and hole sign $1100 donated to HFF • Silver $1000 1 foursome, your logo on hole sign $600 donated to HFF • Bronze $750 1 foursome $350 donated to HFF • Beverage Cart Sponsor $500 Your logo on event signage, beverage cart • Hospitality $7,500

Register Online Today at www.heroesfirstfoundation.org • Food Sponsors Needed • Drink Sponsors Needed • Videography Sponsor Needed • Live Band Sponsor Needed • Supply Sponsors Needed • Giveaway Sponsors Needed • Monitary Donations Needed *If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or have any questions about the Heroes First Foundation’s 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, please contact:

Taylor Johnson: 404-596-2276

• Hole Sponsor $100 Your logo on hole sign • Single Player: $125 • Foursome: $500 $100 donated to HFF

Meet Our 2018 Heroes Assistance Dogs Transforming Lives

Kyria Henry & WYATT Founder, paws4people

Kyria is the Founder and Executive Director of paws4people foundation. She was raised with her father’s German Shepherds, and successfully convinced her family to “cross- over” to the Golden Retriever breed, receiving her first puppy when she was 10 years old. Since then, Kyria has been enveloped in the world of dog training, dabbling in disciplines such as advanced obedience, agility, rally, behavior modification, and scent work; but her true love and expertise is Assistance Dogs. Kyria founded the paws4people foundation in 1999. During middle school, high school and college, Kyria worked with her certified Therapeutic Facility and Educational Facility Dogs in nursing homes, hospitals, and special education classrooms. Kyria graduated from West Virginia University summa cum laude from the Honors College with Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Religious Studies, and Speech Pathology and Audiology, with a specialization in Disability Studies. She then attended Bergin University of Canine Studies, earning a certification in Service Dog Education. While managing multiple Service Dog Training Programs, Kyria completed her Master’s Degree at Liberty University in Human Services - Marriage and Family Counseling, during which she assisted in the development of cutting-edge utilization of Psychiatric Service Dogs as adjunct therapeutic interventions with-in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy techniques. Currently, Kyria is the Program Director and Instructor of the University of North Carolina Wilming-ton Assistance Dog Training Program, the first and only comprehensive Assistance Dog academic certificate program at a state university. Most importantly dog mom to, Assistance Dog Ambassador and Demo Dog, WYATT, and her Search and Rescue Dog (In-Training) HOBBS.

SGT Jeff Mitchell USA (ret.) & AUSTIN

Jeff served two combat tours in Iraq with the 2/3 ACR in 2003 and 2005. He was medically retired from the Army with severe Complex Post Traumatic Stress. By 2009, he was desperate to find relief and began training with paws4vets. Because of the support of paws4vets and his Assistance Dog, AUSTIN, Jeff is now a Peer Mentor with paws4vets helping other veterans learn how to use their dog to help with their symptoms. He and AUSTIN also speak to groups about the mission of paws4vets and the value of Assistance Dogs to make a difference in the lives of those who have served. AUSTIN is Jeff’s second paws4vets Assistance Dog. His first dog, TAZIE, is enjoying her retirement and seems happy to let AUSTIN take over as Jeff’s partner. Jeff says that “AUSTIN is amazing, whenever I look at him, he always seems to be smiling. He is my light in darkness and is able to guide me to a better frame of mind.

Learn more at HeroesFirstFoundation.org and paws4people.org

Meet Our 2018 Heroes Assistance Dogs Transforming Lives

SSgt Randy Powers USAF (ret.) & MORGAN

Adam Snow USMC Veteran & RUSHMORE

Randy first discovered the paws4people organization/fami- ly in March 2016. In April 2016, he became a Volunteer Community Liaison for paws4people and shortly thereafter, a client. Randy attends many fundraising events througout the year, but his primary focus is during the Combined Federal Campaign (Sept – Dec), when his goal is to visit as many Government agency fund raising events as possible and to share the paws4vets mission. Randy’s Assistance Dog, MORGAN, helps him by interruping his panic attacks and nightmares. She can also retrieve items and helps Randy with balance through her Mobility Assistance Training. Shortly after being introduced to paws4people, Randy knew he had found his purpose post-retirement. He is in his element when he is working with his wife, Donna, and MORGAN, to raise awareness and promote paws4people, paws4prisons/paws4vets; three programs that he knows changes, and even saves lives each and every day!

Adam requested an Assistance Dog to aid with his PTS symptoms. In Afghanistan in 2010, he was hit by an IED and he suffered a TBI as well as minor physical injuries. He returned from deployment and found that he is constantly on guard, easily agitated and has a very short temper. He wants to be a better man for his wife and children. It’s hard to be that man when he has so much flashing through his head. Adam is also a firefighter and he feels like this is his calling in life, other than being a Marine. He loves his job but the stress of that job tends to heighten his PTS. He feels as though having an Assis-tance Dog will help him to better cope with his job. In July 2016, Adam met his new battle buddy, RUSHMORE. This team will do amazing things together! RUSHMORE will interrupt negative behaviors that Adam is displaying by alerting him. RUSHMORE will also interrupt Adam’s nightmares and assist with his anxiety and hypervigilance by anchoring on him in his time of need.

Learn more at HeroesFirstFoundation.org and paws4people.org

“I believe local businesses should help to

Many of my employees are military veterans. I felt like additional support was still needed

Stress and other injuries caused in combat. We immediately wanted to help provide

were making a positive impact for those who need this kind of support.” – John Kahren, Chairman of the Board

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