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Fly Fishing helps heal wounded veterans. You can also help!

Healing on the Fly is a Gala Auction to help disabled Veterans. Plated dinner and Open bar at The Iroquois Club April 24th. Unique items and fishing adventures available.

In an effort to accelerate the physical and emotional healing process for disabled veterans, Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing funds all teaching, travel and equipment necessary. To help carry on this 'good' work, PHWFF is holding an Auction/Dinner gala at the Iroquois Club located at 43248 Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Hills on Wednesday, April 24th.

A professional auctioneer will present several 'World Class' fly
fishing trip packages, donated by well known guide services, and other unique
items. There will also be a diverse silent auction and a presentation to
Jessica Clements, a wounded veteran of the Iraq war, who will be presented
with a custom built Bamboo fishing rod, the match of which will be sold as
auction item number one.

For a list of these items and to buy tickets, please visit www.healingonthefly.com.

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Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit
organization that receives 'no' government funding and are dependent on tax-deductible,
charitable donations. PHWFF has146 chapters across the country that have helped
thousands of disabled veterans heal through fly fishing. Ninety-three percent
(93%) of all donations are spent directly and for our wounded veterans. Have a
look www.projecthealingwaters.org

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