Wounded Warriors and the Spartan Beast
On December 8th, SDIA members from Arkansas and Texas participated in the Spartan Beast in Glen Rose, TX. They were honored to have Wounded Warriors, Cpl Nick Perales and Cpl Sebastian Gallegos, join them in conquering 13+ grueling miles and 30 challenging obstacles enroute to completing the 2012 Spartan Beast. Nick and Sebastian are U.S. Marines and are currently at the Ft Sam Houston Medical Center in San Antonio, TX, where they are finishing their rehab requirements due to injuries sustained in Afghanistan. Nick lost his right leg just below the knee, and sustained additional trauma to his left leg from an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) while on patrol in Afghanistan. Sebastian lost his right arm at the shoulder from the blast of a separate IED while on patrol in Afghanistan.
An Awesome 2012 NWA Turkey Trot
Our 2012 Annual NWA Turkey Trot and Wild Gobbler exceeded ALL expectations! The race, benefiting Sheep Dog Impact Assistance and our Assisting Sheep Dogs in Need Program, was a great success based on the number of people that attended the event. We were hoping for 450 participants and had more than 600 runners, walkers and Wild Gobblers.
This years Turkey Trot followed a very successful Thanksgiving Program that provided Thanksgiving meals to Sheep Dog families in need … military, law enforcement, fire and rescue and EMS personnel struggling through the holidays. We few more than 300 Sheep Dogs and their family members.
A Very Successful 2012 Thanksgiving Outreach
This years Thanksgiving program was very successful. We were able to feed more than 300 Sheep Dogs and their family members. We cannot say Thank You enough to our supporters and volunteers for making this years outreach the best yet. Our ability to assist fellow Sheep Dogs and their families in need is the key to our overall mission.
Most of the families we helped this year are struggling to make ends meet during the holidays, others dealing with family challenges that make this time of year all the more difficult. We take great pride in our ability to assist our own during trying times, and look forward to doing even more in the future.
SDIA Crystal Coast Team Assists with Hurricane Sandy Recovery
Members from our Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) Crystal Coast, NC Chapter, along with firefighters from the Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department loaded up this past Friday, Nov 2nd, and headed north to assist with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
So far they have collected and distributed multiple supplies of non-perishable food, water, blankets and clothing to individuals and families in need across three states affected by Hurricane Sandy. They have also been able to assist specific families that have asked for help through our partner organizations.
2012 NWA Turkey Trot & Wild Gobbler
2012 NWA Turkey Trot – 5K Charity Run, 1-mile Fun Walk, and Wild Gobbler
Come join us for our 4th Annual Turkey Trot. We have added the Wild Gobbler to this years event, and expect this to be our best Turkey Trot event ever! Great door prizes, including a 43” TV, all participants are eligible. See provided information below. Please let us know if you have questions or concerns. See you on race day! Register at http://2012nwaturkeytrot.eventbrite.com/
Benefiting – Sheep Dog Impact Assistance and their Holiday Outreach program.
Event: 2012 Turkey Trot/5K Charity Run, 1-Mile Fun Walk, and the 5K Wild Gobbler (CrossFit run and workout – see WOD info below) at the Center for Nonprofits @ St Mary’s in the heart of Rogers, AR. -Date & Time: Thursday, November 22nd, 2012, Race Start Time is 9:00 AM.
Support a Worthy Sheep Dog Family this Thanksgiving
Project Giving is our annual Thanksgiving program to provide meals to military, law enforcement, fire & rescue or EMS families needing assistance during the holiday season. Our goal this year is to increase the number of families we can support, providing 45 families with a traditional family Thanksgiving meal…
Sheep Dog M.A.T. Kids and “BullyProofing”
Three million children miss school each month in the United States because they are afraid of being bullied. On Sunday September 30th, students and instructors from the Rogers, Arkansas Sheep Dog M.A.T. Kids program traveled to Edmond, OK to meet and train with the creator of the Gracie Bullyproofing program, Rener Gracie. He was there for a few days teaching kids on how to better “bullyproof” themselves. “It’s a program that teaches kids physical and verbal self-defense techniques, so they don’t necessarily have to get into fights,” said Gracie…
Patriot Day 2012 A Great Success!
This years annual Patriot Day events were a spectacular success, primarily due to the efforts of our many wonderful volunteers and supporters. This year we held Patriot Day events in Rogers, AR and Jacksonville, NC.The weather could not have been better at either location, and the crowds were steady all day. We heard repeatedly that people are already looking forward to next years events…
Patriot Day 2012
We are gearing up for our 2nd annual Patriot Day event! This year we will have large scale events in Rogers, AR & Jacksonville, NC. Mark your calendars now and come join us in honoring the sacrifice and memory of our military, law enforcement, and fire & rescue men and women who…
Sheepdogs put their military training to work
FirstArk – News from the Natural State By: Lynn Atkins Some people retire from the military and realize they miss it. Not only do they miss the camaraderie and the discipline, they miss the chance to help other people. They return to civilian life fully trained, and no longer have the opportunity to use that training. Lance Nutt, the CEO of Sheep Dog Impact Assistance can help. Sheep Dog is a brand new nonprofit, soon to be headquartered in Rogers at the Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary’s. It came about as Nutt, his father and a police officer friend were returning from a trip to Pass Christian. Only days after the area was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, Nutt’s team delivered a truck load of bottled water, MRE’s (Meals Ready to Eat), and blankets. Like most of the nation, Nutt had been feeling helpless as he watched the tragedy unfold, but he chose to take action. He gathered his team, a truck and a trailer and...