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Ambassador urges businesses to donate as Genesee County has 'plenty of veterans' waiting for Honor Flights
Summary
An ambassador for Mid Michigan Honor Flight described the program's impact in Genesee County, urged businesses to donate, and said the program runs two flights a year while many veterans still need seats.
An ambassador for Mid Michigan Honor Flight said the program changed them personally and urged local entities to help fund flights for veterans. "I became an ambassador for the Honor Flight here in Genesee County," the ambassador said, adding that donations from businesses and organizations help fill seats for veterans.
The ambassador noted the program's capacity limits and demand: "we get 2 flights a year and we've got plenty of veterans who who need to get on these flights." They framed donations and partnerships as a way for the community to recognize veterans and to expand the number of local participants.
