2023 Veterans Flag Run

 

10th Anniversary Desert Fanatics Veterans Flag Run AND UTV Show & Shine!

This year's beneficiary: Our very own, newly founded charity Drop Zone Foundation. We started DZF to expand our abilities to help Veterans and the 10th Anniversary of the Flag Run is the perfect time to host it's first fundraiser. More information to come.
https://www.facebook.com/dropzonefoundation/

Saturday November 4th, 2023 @ Desert Diamond Arena (Blue Lot)

UTV Show & Shine information and registration coming soon!

 
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GROUP CONTEST HAS BEGUN!
COMPETE TO LEAD THE FLAG RUN


RUNS FROM SEPT 1ST - SEPT 30TH AT 6PM MST (AZ)


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UTV SHOW AND SHINE PRE-REGISTRATION FORM COMING

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Email kyle@desertfanatics.com for Sponsorship or other inquiries

Get the DF recommended flag for your vehicle:

History

 In 2014 we wanted to put on a show of appreciation for our Veterans by organizing a convoy of vehicles displaying the US Flag. Well the event gained so much attention we had to find a location able to accommodate, and decided to take donations. We raised $1000 for the Arizona Veterans' Donation Fund with ~100 vehicles participating and a few small raffle items.

 The participation and support has grown further than we ever expected and now we're averaging ~$20k in donations for a different charity every year since 2018, even through the pandemic. The inclusion of a "group contest" in 2018 has been a huge part of that. We ask local car/truck/bike/whatever groups and clubs to donate as a team a few weeks leading up to the event. The winning groups have received prizes, their own designated parking, and lead in the convoy. The event includes ever changing entertainment such as bands, speakers, games, vendors, and awesome local foods. No matter how big or small the support, we want to grow this beyond our imaginations and to give back and thanks to our Veteran community. Now as of 2023 we have our own 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, Drop Zone Foundation. With growth comes many obstacles, and we felt this was the next logical step in overcoming those obstacles and allow us to grow not only the Veterans Flag Run, but our ability to help others altogether. More events, more fundraisers, more outreach.

 

 

Previous recipients:

 

2014 - Arizona Veterans' Donation Fund

2015 - Veterans 4 Veterans

2016 - Race for the Wounded

2017 - Service Dog Fund

2018 - Race to Erase 22

2019 - Vetdrenaline

2020 - Heroes Rising Outdoors

2021 - Soldier's Best Friend

2022 - Operation Enduring Gratitude

Preliminary event flyer, feel free to print and post it!

 

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