Fundraising Launch for 2019

From L-R: Bentonville's Mayor Stephanie Orman, Sancho Mariano, James Rather of Bella Vista Memorial Gardens Cemetery, and Michiko Perolino

Thankful for all the support!

Thankful for all the support!

Fundraising Event Manager - Sancho Mariano

Fundraising Event Manager - Sancho Mariano

Guest Speaker - Mayor Stephanie Orman

Guest Speaker - Mayor Stephanie Orman

Fundraising Launch 2019

Fundraising Launch 2019

On June 10, 2019, the 2nd annual fundraising program for Wreaths Across America was launched at the American Legion Post 341. The event was hosted by Sancho Mariano, an incoming senior student at Bentonville High School in Bentonville, AR. The city's own Mayor Stephanie Orman graced the event as guest speaker to honor our veterans. 

These key individuals were thanked and appreciated for the success of last year's event: Cpl. Aaron Mankin, Bart Mahony of Bentonville Cemetery, James Rather of Bella Vista Memorial Gardens, Kendra Madewell, American Heritage Girls, and Boys Scouts of Bella Vista.

The Legion, led by Sancho Mariano, aim to raise over $30,000 so that over 2000 wreaths could be laid on a veteran's grave during this year's national wreath-laying ceremony. Various fundraising activities are planned throughout the year, leading up to the ceremony on December 14, 2019.