Woodstock, VA — The remnants of Hurricane Isaias threatening to invade Shenandoah Downs in imminent fashion didn’t stop the United States Harness Drivers Club (USHDC) from celebrating Military Day on Saturday (Oct. 10).
No fewer than three veterans’ organizations were honored as AmVets Post 11, VFW Post 2447 and American Legion Post 199 were all gifted with donations by the club, with more scheduled in the near future.
AmVets is the nation’s most inclusive congressionally-charted service organization, representing the interests of 20 million American veterans. Post 11, in Woodstock, Va., just welcomed their 150th member a few days back and hosts an abundant of events benefitting the Woodstock community.
VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 2447, based in Edinburgh, Va., is committed to providing veterans with support and exists to protect and defend those who have sacrificed for the well-being of United States with the necessary benefits they have today.
American Legion Post 199 in Woodstock, Va., is part of the nation’s largest veterans service organization, advocating for veterans, service members and military families with a fighting to end veteran suicide.
Each organization received a $1,000 donation on behalf of the USHDC.
USHDC treasurer Tom Eichas said, “It is an honor to play a small role in the success of these great military organizations as they continually continue the fight for the health and welfare of those and their families that have sacrificed so much for our freedom.”
The USHDC was formed in 1997 as the Florida Amateur Driving Club and renamed in 2023 upon the closure of Pompano Park.
The club continues to contribute to local community and national outreach charitable organizations through donations made possible by their members donating 100% of their earnings driving in all USHDC events.