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On April 27, the Vestal Elks Lodge #2508 Veterans and Pink Elks Committees hosted motivational speaker Rick Yarosh. Rick is a retired army sergeant who was horrifically injured in Iraq and miraculously overcame his injuries. He now is a member of the “Sweethearts and Heroes” organization, and goes throughout the country telling his story and encourages others to overcome diversity with a positive attitude.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pictured are some of the items donated during the visit by Rick Yarosh. These items are for the monthly care packages that the Vestal Elks Veterans Committee sends to local service men and women overseas. Provided photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Over 100 veterans, lodge members and community members, as well as Senator Fred Akshar, attended this event. Guests donated $110 and over 100 pounds of non-perishable food and personal care items for the monthly care packages that the Vestal Elks Veterans Committee sends to local service men and women overseas. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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