This year, in its 9th annual celebration, Wild West Days has also decided to support the Luv Shack Ranch Horse Rescue, the Desert Foothills Community Association (DFCA), the International Rett Syndrome Foundation, and the 100 Club of Arizona, as its main charities. In addition, the event will provide charitable support to the many horse-related organizations throughout our community which do so much to preserve our independent Western lifestyle.
Luv Shack Ranch Horse Rescue
The Luv Shack Ranch Horse Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected and slaughter-bound horses with the ultimate goal of finding each animal a loving, forever home. Additionally, we are committed to creating therapeutic programs for at risk children to help them heal from similar circumstances. Our goal is to serve the community by providing the opportunity for horses and children to heal one another physically, mentally and emotionally. Learn more about Luv Shack Ranch Horse Rescue.
Desert Foothills Community Association (DFCA)
The Association’s Membership is made up entirely of volunteers and Membership is open to anyone interested in our activities and goals. Learn more about the Desert Foothills Community Association (DFCA).
The International Rett Syndrome Foundation
The core mission of the IRSF is to fund research for treatments and a cure for Rett syndrome while enhancing the overall quality of life for those living with Rett syndrome by providing information, programs, and services. Click here to donate to the IRSF.
Breaking news: Governor Brewer proclaimed October 2011 as Rett Syndrome Awareness Month.
100 Club of Arizona
When tragedy strikes, the effects are swift and devastating. The 100 Club of Arizona recognizes the need to respond immediately with support and understanding. Whatever the need – financial, advisory or moral support, the 100 Club of Arizona is there to ease the pain of the family of those in fire, public safety or law enforcement who are injured or killed in the line-of-duty.
The concept of the 100 Club of Arizona was born in Detroit in 1952, following the fatal shooting of a young Detroit officer. Moved by the situation, William M. Packer, who was the largest Pontiac Dealer in the nation and a friend of the police commissioner, wrote to 100 of his friends encouraging them to donate to a fund for the fallen officer. He received a 100 percent response rate. Packer and the commissioner met with the expectant widow, reviewed her finances and arranged to pay off the mortgage on their recently purchased home, pay all the bills, set up an education account for the yet unborn child and deposited $7,000 in the widow’s checking account.
In 1965, a young Phoenix officer was killed in the line-of-duty. Several acquaintances with knowledge of the Detroit 100 Club got together and started the Phoenix 100 Club, and became an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1968. One of the earliest members was Frank Haze Burch. Frank’s father was the first Phoenix police officer killed in the line-of-duty in 1924, when Frank was just five years old. Learn more about the 100 Club of Arizona.
