I just saw all these comments. I do not know anything of any political contributions from the Foundation to anyone running for anything. The FOUNDATION is a separate 501 c 3 charity. It heavily was a conduit for supporting Katrina when it happened. We presently have TWO projects where the proceeds from this event will go to. ONE is the HELPING HANDS program which provides durable medical equipment at NO CHARGE to VILLAGERS in need, any Villager. Doesn't matter what you belong to. Everything from walkers to electric scooters. SECOND, we and PETRINA support the SPARKLE scholarship which provides scholarships to students who promote inclusiveness among their peers.
I PERSONALLY am the President of the FOUNDATION. I give my time and energy to raise money for the ABOVE causes. I am not involved politically in any way with Villages politics. I am aware that the VHA and the POA have differences but my focus in on neither. MY FOCUS is on raising funds for two great programs that benefit local Villagers who are in need, and students who step outside the bounds of cliques and support their peers.
NEVER while I have been President for two years, NEVER, and I will say again NEVER, has one penny gone to anything but charitable causes. This is the FOUNDATION, not the VHA itself, though certainly there is a cooperative relationship. I am a LONG TIME PROFESSIONAL fundraiser and was the Executive Director of charities most of my career except when I was operating assisted living/memory care communities. I have raised $30,000 in Mission Hills for the AED Program. Last year I put on the event with The Dorels for THE FOUNDATION.
So whatever your politics, whichever groups you like or don't like, of course have your opinions. I am not asking anyone to do anything except look at the event I am working hard to put on which will benefit VILLAGERS and STUDENTS, and trust me that there is no money, not a penny, going to anything except these programs from this fundraiser, and NEVER, while I am President, does one penny go to anything that is not a proper 501 c 3 legitimate cause. My reputation is clean and I am respected for my work. I hope you will consider supporting the ROCKY AND THE ROLLERS event to benefit VILLAGERS AND STUDENTS and get your tickets at
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Last, I can assure you, if I ever do decide to run for any office, I was in politics in British Columbia, I would not be someone who would be supported or given money to by those who are referred to in the posts above as my politics are in the minority in The Villages and I do not care. I do what I believe in, and I believe in charity and raising money to help people. That is what this event is about and what I am about. I have no interest in the local government or in being on the VHA or POA. I just do what I enjoy to help the community in the manner which I find fulfilling. So please, please, don't tarnish my event for reasons that have NOTHING to do with the FOUNDATION. It is it's own charity. It is not political, is is charitable. It helps your neighbors. I gain nothing in my future from doing these events, and I have no agendas except as I have stated. Thank you for listening to my side of what is being said. I am ONLY focusing on raising funds for good causes. This is THE VHA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. It is it's own entity.
