VERO BEACH — Thanks to its generous sponsors, hundreds of volunteers, and the thousands of people who attended, the 2014 Vero Beach Air Show raised $100,000 to donate to four local charities, according to Todd Howder, air show president.
Howder and members of the air show team delivered checks for $25,000 each in August to the Exchange Clubs of Indian River, Treasure Coast, and Vero Beach and to the Veterans Council of Indian River County.
These donations will enable these organizations to fund local projects to help abused and neglected children and military veterans of Indian River County and the Treasure Coast. The show also donated a free ticket for admission to the show to every Indian River County child enrolled in kindergarten through fifth grades.
Other members of the 2014 Air Show board include Vice President Anthony Samons, Secretary Laurie Collings, Treasurer Patrick Graham, Ellen Ross, and Martin Zickert.
Another show is already being planned for May 2016.
Vero Beach Air Show, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Its mission is to promote volunteerism, support the prevention of child abuse, honor men and women who are serving or have served in the armed forces, encourage military recruiting, provide wholesome affordable family entertainment and aviation education, and promote the city of Vero Beach, the Vero Beach Municipal Airport, and area businesses.
Send an email to info@veroairshow.com to find out how to donate.
Further information about the show is available at the show’s website at http://www.veroairshow.com, its Facebook page, or by emailing info@veroairshow.com.