Kaiser Willys has joined forces with the Captain in the build of “Little Glory” the 1952, M38 Jeep that will cross the USA!
As the Captain works to complete this build by May 20, 2022, the needed assistance will ensure victory. Victory which will be celebrated by conducting the first formal fundraising event on May 21-22, 2022 in Orem, Utah. Where you ask? At one of Utah’s largest annual car show and swap meets. A unique show/swap meet organized by the Utah Valley University (UVU). Special because it is run by and directly supports the University’s automotive technology program. Check it out here:
Event details here:
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https://uvu.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx?cid=214
About The Great American Road Trip for Veterans
Is a nationwide fundraising event being organized to support specific foundations who are dedicated to charitable giving to our military veterans and their families. Intense planning and organizing is under way for this event. Many corporate sponsors, non-profit foundations, celebrities, military leaders and citizens from every walk of life are speaking with The Captain regarding this event. The goal of this campaign is to unite Americans across this great nation for the cause of supporting and honoring our military veterans first respondors men and women for their heroic service.
The Captain: Scott Montefusco is the organizer for this campaign. Scott served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps and has never forgotten his service to our country. Since retiring from the Marine Corps, Scott served and retired as an FBI agent. Following federal service, Scott has been active in veterans’ organizations and has befriended many aging heroes. He has always sought to promote all that is great about the United States and those who have served all of us, and has sought to inspire young people to share in his love for our nation’s great history. He has continued to serve our country in many capacities. Scott has been dedicated to keeping memories alive of those whose sacrifices have continued to keep this country free and great.
The Campaign: The Captain is in the process of restoring a 1952 Korean War Willys Jeep. The Jeep will be hand-built by The Captain and readied for the Great American Road Trip by the Gartforvets support team. The Jeep will be departing from San Francisco May 23rd, 2023 and heading through the heartland of America. The trip will conclude in New York City on July 26, 2023. 63 days on the road. There will be organized fundraising stops all the way across the country, so that veterans and young people alike will have a chance to see the restored Jeep and talk about America. Stops and events being considered are Veterans’ posts (VFWs, American Legions and Marine Corps League posts, corporate sponsor locations, and historical parks and museums). Corporate sponsored fundraising auctions will be held at all events along the way. At the final event in New York City, The Captain will give away his Jeep for the cause…Semper Fidelis!
Kaiser Willys Jeep Blog Story – GartforVets.org
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