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Get ready for 2021

Please join us on Sunday, July 18th at 8am for the 7th annual Knights of Columbus charity golf tournament! Shotgun start at 9am. Refreshments and lunch provided at tournament. The cost is $75 per golfer. Checks should be made payable to the Knights of Columbus. You can pay on the day of the tournament, or mail checks to 518 6th St STE 2 in Rapid City, SD 57701. We look forward to seeing you again this year!

Event: Social / Dinner / Silent & Live Auction / Guest Speakers / Live Music

Subject: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Veteran Suicide 

Date: Saturday - 17 October 2020

Time: Doors open at 5PM

Location: Rushmore Plaza Civic Center / LACROIX Hall -  Rapid City, SD 57701

Tickets: $35

Dear Patriots: 

We invite you to our annual ‘Gallantly Forward Gala’ in support of Veterans on Saturday, 17 October. Help us raise awareness about the issues facing our warriors: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), veteran suicide, homelessness, and the effects they have on veterans and their families who battle these demons.  Veterans from the Black Hills area will be in attendance and your presence and community support will be met with much respect.  

The gala fundraiser will be held at The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center - LaCroix Hall, Rapid City, SD.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with event ceremonies kicking off at 5:45 p.m.  Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance.  Business evening attire is recommended, but not required.

The gala event which will feature a social hour, dinner, guest speakers, silent/live auction and live music.

Founded in 2012, SCLDF is steadfast in our three-fold mission: Veteran advocacy, assistance, and public awareness of the battles our heroes face when they come home.   If you can’t attend the event, we ask that you consider sponsoring a veteran in your stead or donate an item for the silent/live auction.  All donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.  All of our staff volunteer their time; we have no employees.  The SCLDF is proud to provide veterans with advocacy, resourcing, and outlets to problem-solving; financial assistance is just a part of what we offer to veterans and their families.

Why do we advocate for our veterans?  Present day soldiers are likely to face multiple deployments throughout their military careers.  While on deployments, soldiers have an overall mission; soldiers feel united and develop a sense of duty and camaraderie.  However, coming home does not always mean peace, but often reveals confusion, turmoil, anger, depression and isolation.  An estimated 20+ veterans and 1 active duty soldier succumb to suicide every day.

Sergeant Colton Levi Derr suffered with PTSD following his combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.  In support of American’s War on Terror during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring freedom, SGT Derr, U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division completed over 500 combat missions.  Our hero succumbed to suicide on 28 APR 12 following his Afghanistan mission. 

We honor Colton by assisting his fellow veterans and their families and respectfully ask that you become involved in this battle.  It’s imperative that the public and our veterans' families understand that coming home does not mean the war has ended; it’s our responsibility as a community to support our warriors and your assistance is greatly appreciated. 

Very respectfully, 

Haley A. Derr, President

Please contact us to donate auction items or purchase tickets: 

• Jerry W. Derr @ 605.545.2505 / jerry@sergeantderrfoundation.org

• Haley A. Derr @ 605.209.2308 / haley@sergeantderrfoundation.org

• Josephine M. Dirksen @ 605.391.6983 /josephine@sergeantderrfoundation.org

• Wyatt W. Derr @ 605.209.6067 / wyatt@sergeantderrfoundation.org

• Theresa Derr @ 605.391.8733

• Karen Henman @ 303.775.4980

• Tickets can be purchased online at: www.sergeantderrfoundation.org or give us a call.

Sergeant Colton Levi Derr Foundation (SCLDF) announces its participation in the Knights of Columbus St. Therese Council 8025 charity golf tournament in support of veterans on Sunday, July 12, 2020. 

The charity golf tournament will be held at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, Ellsworth AFB, SD . Tournament to start at 8 a.m. The tournament will be a 4-man scramble. Proceeds to benefit SCLDF.

Come join us for the day and honor our heroes. Help us raise awareness about the issues facing our warriors: PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), veteran suicide, homelessness, multiple deployments and the effect they have on our veterans and their families.

Please register by filling out the form below.  Only one member from each team will need to complete the registration form.  Please make all checks payable to Knights of Columbus Council 8025 and mail them to 518 6th Street STE 2, Rapid City, SD 57701.  Or notate in the message field if you would like to pay with cash or another method, and we will work out arrangements with you.  We look forward to having you join us!

Event: Social / Dinner / Silent & Live Auction / Guest Speakers / Live Music

MC - Dr. Julie Ertz

Subject: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Veteran Suicide 

Date: Saturday - 19 October 2019

Time: Doors open at 5PM

Location: Rushmore Plaza Civic Center / LACROIX Hall -  Rapid City, SD 57701

Tickets: $35

Dear Patriots: 

We invite you to our annual ‘Gallantly Forward Gala’ in support of Veterans on Saturday, 19 October. Help us raise awareness about the issues facing our warriors: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), veteran suicide, homelessness, and the effects they have on veterans and their families who battle these demons.  Veterans from the Black Hills area will be in attendance and your presence and community support will be met with much respect.  

The gala fundraiser will be held at The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center - LaCroix Hall, Rapid City, SD.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with event ceremonies kicking off at 5:45 p.m.  Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance.  Business evening attire is recommended, but not required.

The gala event which will feature a social hour, dinner, guest speakers, silent/live auction and live music. The Master of Ceremonies (MC) will be Dr. Julie Ertz.

Founded in 2012, SCLDF is steadfast in our three-fold mission: Veteran advocacy, assistance, and public awareness of the battles our heroes face when they come home.   If you can’t attend the event, we ask that you consider sponsoring a veteran in your stead or donate an item for the silent/live auction.  All donations are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.  All of our staff volunteer their time; we have no employees.  The SCLDF is proud to provide veterans with advocacy, resourcing, and outlets to problem-solving; financial assistance is just a part of what we offer to veterans and their families.

Why do we advocate for our veterans?  Present day soldiers are likely to face multiple deployments throughout their military careers.  While on deployments, soldiers have an overall mission; soldiers feel united and develop a sense of duty and camaraderie.  However, coming home does not always mean peace, but often reveals confusion, turmoil, anger, depression and isolation.  An estimated 20+ veterans and 1 active duty soldier succumb to suicide every day.

Sergeant Colton Levi Derr suffered with PTSD following his combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.  In support of American’s War on Terror during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring freedom, SGT Derr, U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division completed over 500 combat missions.  Our hero succumbed to suicide on 28 APR 12 following his Afghanistan mission. 

We honor Colton by assisting his fellow veterans and their families and respectfully ask that you become involved in this battle.  It’s imperative that the public and our veterans' families understand that coming home does not mean the war has ended; it’s our responsibility as a community to support our warriors and your assistance is greatly appreciated. 

Very respectfully, 

Haley A. Derr, President

Please contact us to donate auction items or purchase tickets: 

• Jerry W. Derr @ 605.545.2505 / jerry@sergeantderrfoundation.org

• Haley A. Derr @ 605.209.2308 / haley@sergeantderrfoundation.org

• Josephine M. Dirksen @ 605.391.6983 /josephine@sergeantderrfoundation.org

• Wyatt W. Derr @ 605.209.6067 / wyatt@sergeantderrfoundation.org

• Theresa Derr @ 605.391.8733

• Karen Henman @ 303.775.4980

• Tickets can be purchased online at: www.sergeantderrfoundation.org or give us a call.

Please come join us for our annual walk/run! Registration starts at 7:30 am at the Canyon Lake Parking Lot. Registration is $30 per person and everyone will receive a free t-shirt. You can also pre-register by following the link down below.  We look forward to seeing you there!

August 25, 2019 ( Event Center - Central States Fairgrounds / Rapid City ) 

The proceeds of this event support the efforts of the Sergeant Colton Levi Derr Foundation

Please come join us for our annual walk/run! Registration starts at 7:30 am at the McDonald's Free Stage at the Central States Fair Grounds. Registration is $30 per person and everyone will receive a free t-shirt. You can also pre-register by following the link down below.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Sergeant Colton Levi Derr Foundation (SCLDF) announces its participation in the Knights of Columbus St. Therese Council 8025 charity golf tournament in support of veterans on Sunday, July 14, 2018. 

The charity golf tournament will be held at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, Ellsworth AFB, SD . Tournament to start at 9 a.m. The tournament will be a 4-man scramble. Proceeds to benefit SCLDF.

Come join us for the day and honor our heroes. Help us raise awareness about the issues facing our warriors: PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), veteran suicide, homelessness, multiple deployments and the effect they have on our veterans and their families.

Please register by filling out the form below.  Only one member from each team will need to complete the registration form.  Please make all checks payable to Knights of Columbus Council 8025 and mail them to 518 6th Street STE 2, Rapid City, SD 57701.  Or notate in the message field if you would like to pay with cash or another method, and we will work out arrangements with you.  We look forward to having you join us!     

THANK YOU ALL WHO HAVE SIGNED UP.  WE ARE OFFICALLY AT CAPACITY AND CAN NO LONGER ACCEPT TEAMS.  WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL OUT THERE!

Please come join us for our annual walk/run! Registration starts at 7:30 am at the McDonald's Free Stage at the Central States Fair Grounds. Registration is $30 per person and everyone will receive a free t-shirt. You can also pre-register by following the link down below.  We look forward to seeing you there!

August 12, 2018 ( Event Center - Central States Fairgrounds / Rapid City ) 

The proceeds of this event support the efforts of the Sergeant Colton Levi Derr Foundation

7AM- 9AM / Open Riding ($10)

9AM - Noon /Barrel Exhibitions ($5)

Noon- 12:30PM - Pole Bending Exhibitions

12:30PM - 2D Pole Bending ($30)

2Pm - Peewee ($6)

Youth 3D 9-14 YOA ($30)

Open 4D to follow Youth ($40)

$25 Office/Eye Fee 

Call Theresa Derr for more information: 605.391.8733

Please come join us for our annual walk/run! This year we will only be doing a 5K walk/run. Registration starts at 7:30 am at the Free Stage at the Central States Fair Grounds. Registration is $30 per person and everyone will receive a free t-shirt. We look forward to seeing you there!

EVENT:  Annual 5k walk 10k Run @ Founders Park

This event will be held on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Founders Park downtown Rapid City, SD.

Registration will begin at 8am sharp and the walk/run will begin at 9am.  Awards and prizes to follow. 

Entry fee is $20 per person.  You can pre-regisiter online or at the time of the event.  Payment will be accepted at time of event.