

MISSION STATEMENT
The sole purpose of our non-profit organization is to raise money each year for the Nevada Veteran's Coalition and other veteran's programs. We provide an opportunity for our community to celebrate their loved veterans, past and present, while also getting to experience our beautiful Nevada backyard.

2025 END OF YEAR Donations
Raised Nov 6-8 2025
100% of this money goes to our Veterans.
These funds were all dispersed, in person to each and every one of these wonderful 501c3 Non-Profit organizations that support our veterans.
Veterans Guest House : $37,500
Northern Nevada State Veterans Home: $20,000
Honor Flight Nevada: $30,000
Nevada Veterans Coalition: $10,000
American Legion Post 37: $5,000
Reins of Hope: $5,000
Legacy Air Base: $10,000
Nevadans 4 Vets: $20,000
NV Woodchucks: $2500
As a reminder, all of our crew and board members are 100% volunteer-based!
Feel free to email us with any questions
The Fern 45 Poker Run
Annual Donations
from our Poker Run
2023
$75,000
$15,050 – Northern Nevada State Veterans Home
$10,050 – Veterans Guest House
$10,000 – Nevada Veterans Coalition
$15,000 - Honor Flight Nevada
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$25,000 – Donate to Heartbeats #itsaveteransthing
On behalf of our veterans and the entire Fern 45 Crew, we are proud to announce that you guys have helped us raise $75,100!!
We would like extend our heartfelt gratitude for the generous support of all of our sponsors and participants! Your dedication to improving the lives of those who have served our nation is truly awe-inspiring!
If you are a veteran yourself and need support or if you know a Veteran who needs support, please contact us and we will do everything we can to get you the support you need!
Your commitment to making a difference in the lives of our veterans is both admirable and impactful, we hope you realize this. Your contribution will DIRECTLY enhance the quality of life for those who have selflessly served our country.
Once again, thank you for standing with us in support of our veterans. Your generosity is making a lasting and positive difference in the veteran community and we would not be able to do what we do, without you guys!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
2022
$35,050
Nevada Veterans Coalition, Northern Nevada Veterans State Home & Veterans Guest House
Wow. There are no words for how grateful we are to those who donated. We blew last year out of the water and our hearts could not be any bigger! We were able to donate to three different Veteran organizations. $5,050 went to the Veterans Guest House. $15,000 went to the Northern Nevada Veterans State Home and $15,000 went to the Nevada Veterans Coalition! Thank you to everyone who helped out and made this year the best ever! We have BIG plans for next year and are beginning the preparations already. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
2021
$21,000
Nevada Veterans Coalition
This year was, by far, our biggest year yet! We introduced new vendor booth options and that was a success (with new changes to 2022 coming!) We have plans to donate to more Veterans organizations throughout the year. We have already began meetings and changes for 2022 and look forward to making this event run smoothly and successfully!
2020
$5,000
Nevada Veterans Coalition
Unfortunately we all know what happened with this years event. However, we did sell some sweatshirts and fundraise enough to donate $5,000 to the NVC. We are excited for what 2021 brings!
2019
$15,500
Nevada Veterans Coalition
We hope our appreciation for all who have donated their time and efforts does not go unnoticed. We are planning to be able to raise enough money next year to help Veteran's in need year-round. All of our donation this year will go to the NVC so they can continue to support our Nevada Veterans.
2018
$20,000
Nevada Veterans Coalition & TMCC Veterans Upward Bound
We want to thank ALL of our donation and sponsors this year. The efforts of all of our donations/sponsors is what makes this possible. The Veterans Upward Bound Program is a free educational program for qualified, honorably discharged veterans who need support in preparing for success in their post-secondary education and training.
2017
$10,000
Nevada Veterans Coalition
WOW. We are incredibly grateful to be able to raise more and more money for our Veterans who have given their time and lives in order for us to be able to do this. Our donation is given to the NVC so they can continue to support the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery and other Veteran's programs throughout the year.
2016
$7,500
Nevada Veterans Coalition
Our event has grown! We have now started something we cannot stop! We are officially going to make this an Annual event! The monies donated to Nevada Veteran's Coalition will be used to ensure there is a wreath placed on each grave-site at the Northern Nevada Veteran's Memorial Cemetery.
2015
$1,200 and a New Laptop
Nevada Veterans Coalition
We were expecting 40 close friends and family to participate in raising money for the Veteran's...and just by word of mouth, around 100 people showed up to support and ride trails in our Nevada Backyard. We were pleasantly surprised to see how many people were willing to donate their time and money to help support our Veterans.
The Fern 45
Year-Round Donations
as an organization
2023 Donations Available upon request - will be updated on site soon!
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July 2023
Veterans Guest House Residents
$500
Veterans Guest House put out a story on the local news that they were in need of some food items for their kitchen. Including Canned Chili, Canned Fruits, Spam, Chips and Vienna Sausages. A couple of our board members headed to Wal-Mart and Costco and made it happen! * Costco bags not pictured*
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May 2023
Veterans Guest House
$7,000
This Poker Tourney was somewhat of a last minute gig and we ended up raising $7,000 for the Veterans Guest House!
July 2023
Local Homeless Veteran
$650
We were made aware that a homeless Veteran was staying in a U-Haul in Fernley until their benefits kicked in 2 weeks later. Unfortunately U-Haul found out and wasn't allowing that anymore, thus making them homeless. We paid for a 2 week extended stay and provided $250 worth of grocery and food gift cards for him and his wife.
March 2021
Local Fernley Veteran
$1,200
We received news that a Veteran needed some help with their rent before their benefits kicked in the following month. We contacted their rental company and paid their next months rent!
June 2018
Local Fernley Veteran
New Refrigerator
News got to us that a local Fernley Veteran was in desperate need of a fridge. We called up Lowes to see what they had - they gave us a brand new one for $700!
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June 2023
Army Infantry Veteran
New Roof
Kelly (our President) met this Veteran in Denio and heard his story. Unfortunately he is dealing with some PTSD due to his time serving our Country. His wife had mentioned that they were in need of a roof on their single wide after the harsh winter. We got to it - called up Troy Whitehead LLC ( a local Fernley company ) and they were on top of it - traveled all the way up there and got it installed in no time.
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May 2022
Nevada Veterans Coalition
$10,775
The Golf Club at Fernley and PTM Management were an amazing host to us for our 1st Annual Poker Run!
It was a very successful first year- our donation went to the Nevada Veterans Coalition and we are looking forward to doing it again soon!
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March 2022
SAVE Protect Foundation
$500
Our charitable organization helps struggling disabled veterans and their families and, now, the self-quarantined.
SUPPORT THEM!
Your contribution will enable us to continue operations, so we can help disabled veterans and their families. We are very grateful for your generosity.










