Brian K Hicks June 4, 2018 Executive Director Fairways for Warriors 1001 Armstrong Blvd. Kissimmee, Florida,

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1 Brian K Hicks June 4, 2018 Executive Director Fairways for Warriors 1001 Armstrong Blvd. Kissimmee, Florida, Subject: Letter of Intent for Donation Usage Dear Sir or Madam, Fairways for Warriors is grateful to receive donations from your organization to help our combat veterans. The monies donated will specifically be used for equipment and supplies (golf clubs, balls, gloves, etc..) for our veteran members only. None of the money will be used for funding any activity for families of the veteran members. Sincerely, Brian K Hicks Brian K Hicks

2 .".. _. ~_._~..,,_ i ~~_~ -.., Brian K Hicks Executive Director. Fa~aysforVVarnors Armstrong Blvd. Kissimmee, Florida, August 8, 2018 Subject Letter of Intent for Donation Usage( detail) Dear Kristine, Per your request for additional information regarding donations from FOE, we use the game of golf to help combat veterans with PTSD and it's affects including physical, mental, social and emotional rehabilitation. The Department of Defense does a great job in training our military for combat However, they don't train them to deal with the traumatic effects of combat. Fairways for VVarriors has developed a program that helps with this transition and is saving lives, saving marriages, and reuniting families. The combat veterans and their families need the camaraderie and support they had while in the military. Problems that our combat wounded veterans face when returning home: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Traumatic brain injuries (TEl) Physical challenges from loss of limbs, back and knees issues, etc., but even without physical injuries the mental trauma can be even more difficult to overcome Isolation Loss of military support Loss of camaraderie with fellow soldiers Loss of career Drinking & drug use and 22 veterans commit suicide every day in the U.S It is extremely difficult to transition from military to civilian life when you have all or most of the issues above from combat.. Documented benefits of golf to help veterans acclimate and recover include: Physical Health Benefits Cognitive Health Benefits Emotional Health Benefits Social Health Benefits Please see published articles regarding the benefits of golf to help with PTSD: https: / ("",,,w.pga.org( articles! next-basic-training- % E2%80% 93--hmA,'-gol -serving-our-vererans /w.norlliamptonvallevcountrvciub.com/golf-can-help-ptsd-sufferers-get_;back-on-the-course / www_veteransresources.org/?016/ 031 golf-helps-vef:erans-ptsd-deal-svlnprod1s 1 #. W2sLWrgpDIU Please feel free to contact me if you need further information. Sincerely, Brian K Hicks

Healing Unseen Wounds About Fairways for Warriors(Mission) Fairways for Warriors is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 2010.

We define a combat wounded warrior as anyone who has served in a combat theater whether a physical injury was sustained or not.

We use the game of golf as one of the ways to accomplish our mission.

3 Healing Unseen Wounds About Fairways for Warriors(Mission) Fairways for Warriors is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in Our mission is to help combat wounded warriors with their mental and physical rehabilitation. We define a combat wounded warrior as anyone who has served in a combat theater whether a physical injury was sustained or not. We have found that the invisible wounds are usually more difficult to overcome. We welcome combat veterans from any era and have many Vietnam veterans in our program. We use the game of golf as one of the ways to accomplish our mission. Fairways for Warriors has averaged 93% of the money donated going directly to our combat veterans and their families. We need help from corporations, foundations, charities, and individuals to help with the large number of combat veterans and families that are joining our program. In 2017, we have had 240 new combat veterans join Fairways in Florida. We now have 639 combat veterans on our roster.

Our Focus The Department of Defense does a great job in training our military for combat. However, they don t train them to deal with the traumatic effects of combat.

The combat veterans and their families need the camaraderie and support they had while in the military.

4 Our Focus The Department of Defense does a great job in training our military for combat. However, they don t train them to deal with the traumatic effects of combat. Fairways for Warriors has developed a program that helps with this transition and is saving lives, saving marriages, and reuniting families. The combat veterans and their families need the camaraderie and support they had while in the military. Problems that our combat wounded veterans face when returning home: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) Physical challenges from loss of limbs, back and knees issues, etc., but even without physical injuries the mental trauma can be even more difficult to overcome Isolation Loss of military support Loss of camaraderie with fellow soldiers Loss of career Drinking & drug use 22 veterans commit suicide every day in the U.S It is extremely difficult to transition from military to civilian life when you have all or most of the issues above from combat. Benefits of golf to help veterans acclimate and recover: Physical Health Benefits Cognitive Health Benefits Emotional Health Benefits Social Health Benefits

Additional Program Highlights We create a community where the combat veterans and their families know that help is

playing golf when they are having a bad day, helping each other with childcare, yard work, or moving.

Fairways for Warriors provides counseling for PTSD and anger management as well as marriage counseling.

com/web/ Fairways for Warriors offers financial assistance by paying for rent, utilities, car payments & repairs, and

5 Additional Program Highlights We create a community where the combat veterans and their families know that help is available for all their life challenges - being available 24/7 to talk, meeting the veterans for lunch or coffee, playing golf when they are having a bad day, helping each other with childcare, yard work, or moving. This reflects the same community veterans had in the military. Fairways for Warriors provides counseling for PTSD and anger management as well as marriage counseling. Fairways for Warriors offers financial assistance by paying for rent, utilities, car payments & repairs, and other things when our members find themselves in need. We provide home buying workshops and have teamed with multiple organizations to provide homes for veterans. Fairways helps with career counseling and job placement Fairways has helped 20 of our combat veterans receive a service dog.

The Training and Life Center We opened the Training and Life Center (TLC) in

The TLC is a 6,700 square feet warehouse with 21-foot ceilings, plus a

The warehouse area has a 50 x 15 putting/chipping area, one full golf

repair and grip-refitting workshop, a Warrior Fit workout area.

6 The Training and Life Center We opened the Training and Life Center (TLC) in Central Florida in August 2016 and it has been a great success. The TLC is a 6,700 square feet warehouse with 21-foot ceilings, plus a 1,340-square ft. reception area, office, breakroom, game and counseling room. The warehouse area has a 50 x 15 putting/chipping area, one full golf simulator and one driving range simulator, a PlaneSwing training aid, club repair and grip-refitting workshop, a Warrior Fit workout area. This is a clubhouse for our combat veterans to come every day if they want to relax and decompress. Chapter Locations Fairways for Warriors has 4 chapters in Florida: Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and NW FL (Panhandle). We also have a chapter in San Antonio, TX and Newport, RI.

7 2017 Accomplishments Summary Our biggest fund raiser of the year is our annual Veterans Day Golf Tournament that was held at Eagle Creek Golf Club on Friday, November 10, We are very excited to announce that we have teamed with Callaway on two styles of camo golf shoes. Money donated will help our combat wounded veterans and their families. We opened a new chapter in the Florida Panhandle and holding monthly golf clinics and had two fundraising tournaments. We have 71 new members since opening the chapter. Opened 1 new squad in Wake Forest, NC Developed In-depth Squad Leader Program to facilitate communication and assistance to members Held two home buying workshops at our TLC. Held two personal finance education classes at our TLC. We donated a used car to a member who needed transportation. Initiated and held weekly group counseling at our TLC. We donated money to help secure a mortgage-free tiny home for a member. Fairways for Warriors organized and paid for several counseling sessions for two members and their families who were suffering from the effects of PTSD and were on suicide watch. Fairways for Warriors gave $54,000 in financial assistance to members who were struggling financially. Planned and held the Warrior Cup Golf Tournament A Ryder Cup style tournament between all chapters.

2017 PATRIOT. 3rd Annual. Friday, October 13, Sponsors Reserve before September 30th Players Reserve before September 30th to Guarantee Play

2017 PATRIOT. 3rd Annual. Friday, October 13, Sponsors Reserve before September 30th Players Reserve before September 30th to Guarantee Play a 3rd Annual 2017 PATRIOT Friday, October 13, 2017 Sponsors Reserve before September 30th Players Reserve before September 30th to Guarantee Play All proceeds will benefit: Fisher House Foundation, Support