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MAY 18 THE RANCH AT DESERT LAKES Sign up now! This tourney will directly benefit local veterans with our Donate to Heartbeats #itsaveteransthi ng Initiative! We are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization and your donation is tax-deductible - TAX ID: 82-1757080 SIGN UP NOW Become a Sponsor $125 - Single Golfer $500 - Foursome Entry Includes: Golf Cart, Lunch, Golf Towel, Golf Balls, T-Shirt, Hat, Koozies & Te es WINNI N G PRIZES: Winning Golf Tea m - $500 Poker Run Winner - (4) VIP Entries + (1) Campsite to Patriot Po ker Run NOV 7-9 EXTRAS: $20 - Poker Run $20 - for 25 Raffle Tickets $20 - Mulligans (4 per Team) (can be purchased day of event) DONATE A RAFFLE ITEM Send us a ra ffle item from our amazon wis h list!

Dustin Watt Our son was in the US Navy ~ joining with a SWCC contract, serving from 2016 - 2021. Due to a training related career ending injury, he completed his Service at NAS Fallon with the Special Warfare team. Super proud of our Sailor! Previous Next

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Veteran Resources Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? ​ You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. Call 1-800-273-8255 or Text 838255 Vision All Nevada Veterans and their families understand, and can connect to, benefits and services they have earned. ​ Mission Serve Nevada Veterans by honoring their remarkable legacy and by connecting them to earned benefits and services. Through our seven major lines of effort we: Professionally assist Veterans and their families obtain Federal and State Veterans benefits. Provide quality skilled nursing care at our State Veterans Homes. Provide dignified burial support at our State Veterans Memorial Cemeteries. Manage effective programs addressing the needs of at-risk Veterans. Successfully integrate returning Servicemembers and Veterans into Nevada communities. Honor the service and sacrifice of all Nevada’s Veterans and their families through ceremonies and information campaigns. Assist, and coordinate the efforts of, service organizations and individuals insofar as their activities benefit Nevada Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families. The Nation’s Largest Provider of Service Dogs for Veterans ​ Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma. With the majority of dogs coming from high-kill rescue shelters, this innovative program allows the K9/Warrior team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery. Off-Road Racing for Veterans by Veterans ​ Providing a Unique Approach to Helping Our US Military Veterans of all Generations Through Off-Road Racing ​ OUR MISSION Desert Vets Racing (DVR) is determined to provide immediate team-building, vocational skills, and mental health support access through the sport of racing to US military veterans and active duty personnel - in order to facilitate healthy transitions into civilian life and lower the risk of suicide and substance abuse dependencies. ​ OUR VISION We believe that the growth of locally oriented grassroots activities that involve a combination of technical skills, adrenaline, team effort, and business/marketing skills will ultimately provide a missing piece to the “veteran puzzle” in minimizing the mental health and substance-related struggles we see today. Nevada Drug, Alcohol & Suicide Rates Expected to Grow 40% in 10 Years : Facts, statistics, and understanding Fentanyl Suicide Among Veterans : Discusses the connection between veteran addiction and suicide Suicide and Addiction : Discusses the risk factors, warning signs and prevention, the substances abused, and mental health considerations. Alcoholism and Suicide Risk : Discusses how a substance abuse problem increases the risk of suicide and provides contact information for suicide hotlines. Choosing the Best Inpatient Suicidal Thoughts and Addiction Recovery Center : A guide on how to find help. The Link Between Substance Abuse & Suicide in Teens : Statistics and facts on teenagers' using substances as signs that can lead to suicide For those hoping to find help in their local areas can also use our free directory to locate the nearest treatment facilities or they can use our free text line to start the road to recovery. MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA Military sexual trauma (MST) is the term that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) use to refer to sexual assault or ongoing sexual harassment that occurred while a veteran was in active military service. MST includes any sexual activity an individual was involved in against their will or when they could not say no. ​ People of all ages, genders, racial/ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and branches of military service have experienced MST. Like other forms of trauma, MST can negatively affect an individual’s physical and psychological health, even many years after the incident. Our new resource helps veterans understand how Medicare works with VA and TRICARE, should a veteran enroll, how to enroll, and most importantly strategies on how to maximize benefits. You can view the guide here: - VA HEALTHCARE & MEDICARE - TRICARE & MEDICARE - ENROLL IN MEDICARE - MEDICARE RESOURCES MEMORY CARE IN NEVADA Alzheimer's disease is listed as the sixth-leading cause of death in Nevada, according to data from the CDC . In 2019 alone, 678 seniors in Nevada died from Alzheimer's-related causes. The number of cases of Alzheimer's in the state is projected to continue to increase. Information from the Alzheimer's Association shows that 49,000 seniors were diagnosed with the condition in 2020, and the number is expected to increase by 30.6% to 64,000 in 2025. CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Walter Lewis Jr. Birth Date: 10-3-1948 Retired Navy BMCM 1965-1992 Previous Next

Do you have pictures of our event and ones you'd like to share? Upload them here! Gallery Upload Upload Photo Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Upload Do you have more?Email Kelsey and she will add them Load More -2023 Fern 45- -2022 Fern 45- Load More -2019 Fern 45- < > 1/6

HOW IT ALL WORKS Entry to venue is FREE! Must pay for events & camping After you register you will receive your poker card that looks similar to thi s one and a wristband - if you are 18u, you will be receiving a separate card to play a non-poker game. This year we wont forget the number 11. 😂 Everyone in your vehicle must have a wristband (or stamp for 6u). You will be taking this card with you throughout the poker run. There will be 4 card stops on the course, 2 on each loop. When you stop at a loop, you will then blindly pick a poker chip out of a bag and our volunteers will punch a hole in that corresponding number. You will not know what your hand is until closing ceremonies begin. (ie: The #1 does not mean you got an Ace). When you are finished riding both loops, you will then head to the 5th card stop in the venue and receive your final hole punch. HOW IT ALL WORKS Riders will meet at the starting point and be released in groups (i.e.: Dirt Bikes, ATV’s, UTV’s, Jeeps, etc.) THIS IS NOT A RACE! Please take off in a respectful manner and be aware of your surroundings. • In order to prevent traffic jams, we will split groups to start on different loops • ...as much as we try, there will still be lines and traffic jams. COMPLETE BOTH LOOPS BEFORE ENDING THE POKER RUN (If you ride loop 2 before lunch, ride loop 1 after lunch...cardstops will close at 2:30! If you did not reach all stops, you may punch your remaining draws in the venue) • Follow the Red/White/Blue trail markers to the card stops • (2) Card stops will be on each loop, a total of (4) card stops on the course. • STOP at each card stop to draw a number, have your poker card punched • THIS IS NOT A RACE! • RETURN to registration for lunch OR start the second loop • (Closing ceremonies will start at 4:00pm*) Please do not “dilly-dally” pulling your number out. You may park on in the designated parking areas on the side of the card stops if you wish to visit and relax before continuing the course, please do not be “that guy” who parks in the middle of the road. • The 5th card stop is at the registration table • PLEASE FINISH BOTH LOOPS TO RECEIVE ALL 4 NUMBERS If somehow you missed a card stop on the loops or were unable to finish the loops due to vehicle malfunction, etc.... you may draw a number at the 5th card stop HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT POKER HAND WE HAVE? While you are out on the course, the numbers 1-52 will each be randomly assigned a playing card (#1 could the 3 of Clubs, #2 could be queen of hearts, etc.) The numbers/playing cards will be set up on stage when you get back from both loops. Use a pen to write down your cards in the blank space provided on your poker card and see Kelly or a crew member helping at the stage to see if you are one of the top poker hands. Do you have a hand that could be better if you had just one more card punch? You may purchase additional punches at the "6th Card stop" located in the venue for $20 per punch **limit of 2 additional punches THIS IS NOT A RACE! Winning hand is determined using Hoyle Official Poker Rules, Fern 45 Crew Members have final say Winner will receive $500 CASH and get to sign their name on the infamous helmet! any ties will be broken using a good ol’ 3 out of 5 card flip

our ORIGIN story Ahhhh....The Fern 45! ​ Where do I start? It started out just wanting to have a poker run in the desert with friends and family so I could share some cool trails and views with them. Shortly after...it was planned! It just happened to be Veteran's day 2015! Figured we would charge our buddies 25 bucks, winner takes all with a party afterwards, sounded great! THEN IT CLICKED! "It's Veteran's day, why don't we donate to them?" After a couple calls to Mr. Brett Palmer of the Nevada Veteran's Coalition, it was known that they could use a new laptop, we were on it! We will get you two! (Me being confident our friends could raise enough money to handle it) Thinking if we had 30 people show up it would be super fun and a party for the books. Boy, oh, boy... I was mistaken! Somewhere around 135 people showed up, including the coalition themselves! We ended up getting them that laptop and 1200 bucks! The support from friends, family, and the community of Fernley was so awesome. I, personally, will never forget the parade of rigs marching up the dirt road to participate. The sense of pride, overwhelming, to the point i almost cried. (Okay, not gonna lie, I shed a few tears) The team of my immediate family and a few friends has turned into a committed organization that's willing to donate their time, money, and huge efforts each year to keep the drive alive. I like to call it "fun"draising! This will be our 6th year raising money for veteran's and their programs. On behalf of each crew member that has ever volunteered, no matter amount of time or energy; to all the sponsors, no matter amount donated; and especially to the 95 Motorsports Complex for providing the area to stage all you "off-road crazy-heads" ! We have donated somewhere around $50,000 now!! I never thought this would be an annual event, but here we are. ​ Lets do this, have fun, be safe always... THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! ​ -Kelly Walsh (President/Founder of the Fern 45) P.S. Catch me at the campfire and I'll fill ya in on the rest!

Colton Bosik Currently stationed at Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma. Previous Next

Video provided by Photoflight Productions, LLC - Official photographer/drone company of The Fern 45 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. RAISING MONEY FOR OUR VETERANS SINCE 2015 LEARN MORE FERn 45 PATRIOT POKER GOLF - MAY 18 @ The Ranch at Desert Lakes - $125 Per Person $500 Foursome ​ SPONSOR OPTIONS AVAILABLE More Details SIGN UP SPONSOR GOLF FERn 45 PATRIOT POKER GOLF - NOV 7-9 at Reno Fernley Raceway - 1965 S HWY 95A Fernley NV REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 18 More details to come! ​ SPONSOR OPTIONS AVAILABLE NOW SPONSOR POKER RUN 2024 GOLF SPONSORS 2023 was an amazing year of supporting our Veterans! We earmarked funds specifically for to our Donate to Heartbeats initiative to spend by the end of December. This is a program designed to offer direct assistance to our local veterans. Through this initiative, we identify veterans in need of support and step in to provide the assistance they require. We were successfully able to donate a little over 25,000 to our local veterans! We assisted with smaller projects such as pulling weeds or cleaning up yards to paying mortgages, rents and bills. ​ Click here to check out a list of initiatives undertaken to assist veterans in our community Upload my pictures Veteran Honor Wall We owe a debt of gratitude to all of our Veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country. We are blessed to have so many brave men and women - from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines - who have selflessly served in the military. Even if they are no longer actively serving, we are still thankful for all they have done. We are blessed to live in a country where these brave men and women have fought so that we can live in peace and freedom. ​ We will be showing this Veteran Honor Wall at our event on a TV. Come take a look, sit back and see the men and woman that are the reason we do what we do. Without them, none of this would be possible. *Still uploading photos as of 5.17.23* View Veteran Honor Wall To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. REQUIREMENT BLM requires current, up-to-date registration on the vehicle you are bringing on the course *OUT OF STATE PARTICIPANTS* As long as you have current and up-to-date registration on your vehicle and will not be using the off road trails in NV for more than 15 days, you are good to go!