March 15, 2011

On May 11, 2005, Lance Corporal Nicholas Erdy of the United States Marine Corps gave the greatest sacrifice of all. He gave his life to protect our freedom and to secure the freedom of the oppressed while fighting the war against terror in Iraq.

In his honor, his family has created the Nick Erdy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to benefit several not-for-profit groups. Funds raised by the Foundation have been used to establish and maintain scholarships at McNicholas High School and St. Louis Grade School where Nick was a student.  In addition scholarship funds support Clermont Northeastern High School and several local community organizations where Nick grew up.

We have made annual contributions to the Three-Deuce-Five and the Mid Ohio Marine Foundations. Last year we added the Folds of Honor Foundation and the Honor Flight Program, all of which benefit returning injured Marines and their families and local veterans.

We are in need of donations for our seventh annual Benefit Dinner & Auction which will be held on November 19, 2011. We would also love to have your organization attend this event. There will be an auction during which any donated items will be sold. Every donation, large or small, will be accepted and recognized at the event. If a physical item or gift certificate is not feasible, cash donations are greatly appreciated.Please provide details for auction items on the attached donation form and return no later than October 30, 2011.

Thank you for your continued support.

The Nick Erdy Foundation

www.nickerdyfoundation.org

501 (c) (3) #51-0619676