• Soccer Fundraising Event on April 12

    March 17, 2015 Author: Dave
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    Lauren Pecikonis and Melanie Kerwin are leading a fundraising event on 12 April at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburg, NY.  As Communications majors at Mount Saint Mary College, their senior thesis is to carry out a special event to honor Michael. Michael’s cousin,  Alex Russo, attends the school and decided to dedicate their thesis after hearing of Michael’s story.

    Soccer was one of Michael’s passions – he even coached youth soccer during his free time. They will host a soccer game in Michael’s honor on April 12, 2015 at the Mount Saint Mary Campus. For those who cannot attend and donate at the event, they team has launched a Go Fund Me page for everyone to contribute: http://www.gofundme.com/o9vrnk  

    Finally, even if you cannot donate, please share this link and keep Michael in your memory. Overall, the goal is to spread this story and honor him. Thank you for anything that you can do!

     

    http://www.gofundme.com/o9vrnk

  • Rolling Thunder Poker Run

    March 9, 2015 Author: Dave
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    • The 2nd Annual SSG Michael Ollis Poker Run will take place on April 26th at the VFW Post 9587 on 575 Mill Rd. in Staten Island, NY.
    • Rolling Thunder Chapter 2 and VFW Post 9587 hosting 2nd Annual Poker Run.

      Rolling Thunder Chapter 2 and VFW Post 9587 hosting 2nd Annual Poker Run.

      Registration ($20/hand) begins at 1100 at the VFW Post.

    • Players will leave on their route at 1200 and must return by 1430.
    • Winners will be announced at the after party.
    • All proceeds will go to the SSG Michael Ollis Freedom Foundation.

     

     

     

     

    Thank you to the Rolling Thunder Chapter 2 Bike Club for organizing this fun event.

    Please contact Jimmy Carter for additional information: bbqmasterjimmyc at gmail.com

     

  • Join us on May 6th for an Evening to Honor VI

    March 1, 2015 Author: Dave
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    United Staten Island Veterans Organization (USIVO) will donate proceeds towards the design and Completion of SSG Michael Ollis Freedom Memorial from the fundraising event on May 6th.

    To All Our Members and Supporting Community, This year the United Staten Island Veterans Organization will be having its 5th annual fundraising event, “An Evening to Honor VI” at Staten Island’s Hilton Garden Inn on Wednesday, May 06th, 2015. This year’s Honoree’s will be Staten Island University Hospital-North & South sites and Marine Corps League Staten Island Detachment #246.  Also the investure of the 2015 Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshall Joseph DiGiovanni and Parade Chaplain Rev. Roy Cole.

    The evening’s proceeds will go towards the design and Completion of the monument in Honor of Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis Freedom memorial at Petrides School on Ocean Terrace in June. Past events have helped Afghanistan War Veteran, Army Specialist Bryan Dilberian, Iraq War Veteran Brendan Marrocco, and Staff Sgt. Michael Brown Afghanistan war Veteran. Also Proceeds help other Staten Island Veterans when necessary.

    Last year USIVO had over 600 people attending a spectacular event, this year we hope to top that. I hope you can attend this very patriotic event for a great cause. Please contact one of our Committee Members for more details of the event.

    For additional information on how to reserve your seat and/or table at this special event, download the form here: USIVO ETH VI PACKAGE, or navigate to the USIVO Facebook page.

    Deadline for reservations is by Friday, April 25, 2015. If you have any questions, please call  Jim at 718-987-1609 or 917-670-8742. Thank you for your support!