Changes to Marcus Luttrell Ranch program
Recently
the Board of Directors at the Warrior Legacy Foundation was informed by
Marcus Luttrell's business management that they no longer wanted
Marcus’ name attached with WLF’s with regards to the "Marcus Luttrell
Warrior Legacy Ranch” project.
"Regardless of whose name is
attached to the project, Marcus Luttrell will have a world class ranch
retreat and we are very proud to have been partnered with him,” said
Warrior Legacy Foundation Executive Director David Bellavia. He
continued, "At this time we will no longer be sharing a title with
Marcus Luttrell on his ranch, we will no longer have any fiduciary
responsibility regarding the ranch and WLF will NOT offer a competing
ranch product.”
Warrior Legacy Foundation’s Chairman Matt Burden
went on to say, "There is far more work out there to be accomplished
and even more opportunity for the skill set of this great organization.
It is my sincerest desire that Marcus’ ranch not only build a top notch
facility, but I envision it to be as unique and special as its namesake.”
All
funds donated to: to WLF’s "Marcus Luttrell Warrior Legacy Ranch” up
until the account is closed on March 1, 2010, will be sent to the
management team of Marcus Luttrell for the explicit purpose of his
ranch.
WLF deeply regrets not having had the opportunity to
see this project meet its full potential. Stay tuned for continued
status reports of the project and where future support can be given to
Marcus. Please reach out to
info@warriorlegacyfoundation. org with any questions regarding this format change.
David Bellavia
Executive Director
Warrior Legacy Foundation
WARRIOR LEGACY RANCHThe WLF is creating a retreat/camp for returned Warriors and their families. This ranch is designed for the express purpose of providing mental, physical and emotional rehabilitation for soldiers (and families of those) returning from active duty in the US Military.
The site is slated to be 205 acres abundant in wildlife ranging from whitetail/axis deer and fish to wild turkey. The proposed ranch location is adjacent to the Frio River, a crystal clear river that runs for over 200 miles. The design of the project consists of 25, fully furnished, 2-bedroom 2-bathroom cabins. All cabins will be equipped for special-needs guests. In addition, there will be a 2500 sq. ft. building accommodating a fully stocked grocery store, office, game room, gym and commercial BBQ pit. The retreat would be capable of housing up to 75 guests at any one time.
This retreat will have many purposes, but primarily it will assist those who are often forgotten but still affected affected by war: the families of our servicemen and women. We will host returned warriors and their families for a program that helps them re-connect both as a family unit and as members of our society. It will also provide a camp for children of veterans who have lost limbs that has counselors who have lost limbs themselves. We will humanize and celebrate their parents’ sacrifice; rather than victimize and pity their injuries.
We all recognize that returning from war is difficult and that support from family, friends,comrades and the society at large is vital for a successful transition. We will offer counseling,both professional and peer to peer, as well as a wealth of programs to allow the returning vets to ease their way out of battle mode. We will have outdoor activities suitable for all including specific programs designed for wounded warriors.
The Legacy of America’s Warriors must be preserved.Click here to make a secure donation!For more information on these programs, please contact:
David BellaviaExecutive Director
Jim HansonSr Dir Communications
info@warrriorlegacyfoundation.org
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