From Banquet Support to Outdoor Freedom

At our 2026 Banquet, we asked for your help with a simple but powerful goal, giving a young outdoorsman the opportunity to experience the outdoors in ways he hadn’t been able to before.

You answered in a big way.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our banquet attendees and supporters, we raised more than half of the funds needed to provide an Action Trackchair to a 16-year-old from Missouri Valley who has a deep passion for deer hunting, turkey hunting, and showing animals in 4-H, but faces significant mobility challenges.

Just a few weeks after the banquet, we had the honor of presenting the chair to him at his home.

Seeing his reaction and sharing that moment with his family and friends is something we will never forget. More importantly, it was a reminder of what can happen when a community comes together around a shared purpose.

This chair is more than equipment.

It represents opportunity.
It restores access.
It creates independence.
And it opens the door to experiences that every young person deserves the chance to enjoy.

Because of your support, a young man now has greater freedom to explore the outdoors, participate in the activities he loves, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Thank you to everyone who donated, supported this effort, and continues to believe in our mission of GETTING YOUTH OUTDOORS!

Published April 2026