Why we sponsor Trad Gang

Onestringer · July 20, 2007, 01:04:00 PM

First we want to say thank you all. This is a great site and we are proud to be a sponsor.

As parents of a child with Down Syndrome we are members of many organizations including our local organization Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks (DSGO). Today, as often happens, I was reminded of how fortunate we are to have a healthy 3 year old. In that same moment, I found yet another reason to be a proud member of the archery community...specifically Trad Gang.

Today, a family, and member of the DSGO headed for St. Jude's Hospital with their 11 month old daughter (a child with an extra chromosome...DS) after just learning that she has been diagnosed with Leukemia.

Trad Gangers, you raised $70,000 that will help this little girl, Rylee (who shares my son's name...Riley) to fight this frightening disease.

Just wanted to share this with you so that you can hold your heads high and be so proud of your unselfish gifts during the recent St. Jude's auction.

Thank you and please, keep Rylee and her parents in your prayers.

Sincerely proud to know you!!!

Scott and Mindy Hesterly
Onestringer Arrow Wraps

Charlie Lamb · July 20, 2007, 01:53:00 PM

The members here are the absolute best in my book and when I think of the good works done here this crusty old heart softens a little.

Shawn Leonard · July 20, 2007, 02:11:00 PM

Yup, some great people here. Terry and the gang DONE GOOD!!! Scott and Mindy you are a big part of it, you guys and many others donate to The Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny Hunt and we send the proceeds to St. Judes as well. Thanks to everyone on this great site! Shawn

Golden Hawk · July 20, 2007, 02:52:00 PM

The people here are Top Notch without a doubt! Helping the kids is what it's all about. Terry and Doug outdo themselves every year for St. Judes. Glad you and Mindy are Sponsors here Scott.

heydeerman · July 20, 2007, 05:06:00 PM

I agree 100%. When I was in the biz and a sponser I had 100% great expereinces with the Gang. Never stiffed. The best of the best.

ber643 · July 20, 2007, 05:07:00 PM

Bless you Hesterlys and your friends and their daughter. Like big ol' Charlie Lamb, this ol' Marine fogs up too.

bentpole · July 20, 2007, 05:20:00 PM

YEP nothin but good folks right here.

Over&Under · July 20, 2007, 05:25:00 PM

All my dealings have been top notch without a doubt. Thanks to all who make this site what it is, and a big THANK YOU to the sponsors!!!!!!!

Jake

Seeking Trad Deer · July 21, 2007, 10:52:00 AM

Scott,

I have taught children with special needs for a good number of years. In all my life I have never found more beautiful people on earth than the children I have taught with Downs Syndrome. It seems to me that they are free of the many failings of most human beings...and are infinitely more happy and at peace in a true deep sense. God bless Riley and your entire family. If you ever want to talk I am here.

Mike