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Chris Goeke Leadership Foundation to Hold 2nd Annual Fundraiser, Family Fun Weekend
Goeke was serving in Afghanistan in the U.S. Army in July 2010 when he was killed in action at age 23.
Leadership is what Chris Goeke's parents, Pam Shultz and Randy Goeke, hoped to foster in local high school students when they created the Christopher Goeke Leadership Foundation in memory of their son, an Apple Valley High School graduate.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Goeke, age 23, was killed in action in Afghanistan in July 2010 while leading a platoon of the 4th Brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division.
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This weekend will mark the foundation's , to raise money for college scholarships and continue to familiarize the community with the foundation’s mission.
Don Shelby will give the keynote speech at Friday night's raffle and silent auction fundraising event at the , hosted by KS95 deejay Dez. Tickets are available by emailing info@thecglf.org, or at the door.
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Saturday is family fun day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at , with a rock climbing wall, face painting, crazy hair station, Frisbee toss, bouncy house, live music and a write-letters-to-soldiers booth.
Saturday and Sunday will be a memorial Ultimate Frisbee tournament at the park as well, with proceeds going to the Ultimate Frisbee club team.
More event details can be found .
According to the organization's website, the mission of the CGLF is "to develop, encourage and support young adults in pursuit of leadership excellence in mind, body and spirit throughout the Apple Valley community."
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