On Tuesday, Marla Branson & I set off for True Blue Golf Course in Pawleys Island to hang out at the Honor Flight golf tournament. Marla let me drive the "WMBF Stormchaser" because she wasn't sure where we were going. I went to the golf tournament last year so she probably figured I knew where True Blue was located. Well, I did know where it was located... but I tend to get caught up in conversation... so I drove right past the course and it wasn't until about 5 miles later ("Hey Georgetown!") that I realized we probably went a little too far. I'm guessing she won't let me drive next time.
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| Marla working hard at registration table |
Anyway, the Honor Flight is a wonderful charity that works to bring WWII Veterans to Washington, D.C. so they can see the memorials built for them. It is an emotional day, as many of the veterans have never laid eyes on these memorials. The Honor Flight flies a different group of veterans to D.C. twice a year. Each veteran also has a guardian who stays with them throughout the day trip. The Grand Strand is fortunate to have an Honor Flight group dedicated to raising money (they say it costs $60,000 per flight!) locally and having flights depart Myrtle Beach International Airport. Their annual golf tournament is a big fundraiser for them and I'm so appreciative they invited Marla & me out to help get the tournament started! You can read more about the group or show your support by clicking here: Honor Flight Myrtle Beach
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| Marla & I with an Honor Flight golfer |
The second charity event I went to this week is one I've always wanted to go to: a benefit for the Grand Strand Humane Society at T.I.G.E.R.S. preserve!! GSHS Executive Director Sandy Brown & her staff work so hard to protect abandoned animals in Myrtle Beach and I always love the opportunity to help pets in need. My own puppy, Remo, was a rescue and I don't know what I'd do without him... I am very grateful to the people who spent the time & money to rescue his litter and keep them safe. So what better way to help GSHS than go to one of the few attractions I've yet to visit since I moved here!!
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| Reece the Orangutan having a conversation with me |
The T.I.G.E.R.S. exhibit has a lot of really cool animals, like orangutans, wolves, tigers, and "Bubbles" the elephant. The trainers are with most of these animals from the day the animal is born. I'm not going to try and rehash all the knowledge they shared with us (mostly because I can't remember it all correctly enough to quote) but if you ever have time to visit this Myrtle Beach attraction, you really should. You will learn so much about the animal kingdom and also be amazed that something like this is in Horry County!! Learn more about it by clicking here: T.I.G.E.R.S.
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| Me & a little Tiger Cub! |
