Fundraising – Community – Giving
Harnessing Our Passion for a Purpose
The Citadel Athletics Partner
The Citadel depends on Student Fees, Gifts, Ticket Sales and Corporate Sponsorship to fund the Athletic Department’s budget.
South Carolina Governor’s Cup
The Governor’s Cup billfishing series is an annual, umbrella event encompassing many of South Carolina’s billfish tournaments.
Battle Buddy 3 Gun
Battle Buddy 3 Gun is striving to implement the use of battle buddies in combating war that is both seen and unseen.
Waymaker Offroad Wheelchairs
Waymaker Offroad Wheelchairs provides free loaner off-road wheelchairs to individuals with mobility challenges, founded by Jacob after a hunting accident left him paralyzed, driven by Christian faith to spread accessibility and support.
Wheelchair Rugby League
The sport of Wheelchair Rugby League (WhRL) was born in Columbia SC, and the USA WhRL WheelHawks are currently based out of Columbia, SC also. To further highlight, the Hawks are proudly represented by a handful of adaptive athletes who happen to be ex-military veterans from the US Army, Marines and the Wounded Warrior Project.
Oak and Liberty
At Blazon we share a deep love for country, family, and freedom in the United States of America. Because of this love, we created a retail brand called Oak and Liberty.
Discover Our Why:
At Blazon Apparel + Print, we’re deeply committed to supporting causes that are close to our hearts. Here are a few examples of our why:
A Personal Story
In August 2021, our lives changed abruptly when a car accident left our 17-year-old son paralyzed. This experience has taught us that life can change in the blink of eye, urging us to cherish each moment, learn from the challenges, and embrace the present.
Through this adversity, we’ve witnessed the incredible impact of community support, both near and far. The kindness we’ve received has illuminated our darkest moments, leaving us profoundly grateful. By sharing our personal story, we aim to raise awareness about Spinal Cord Injury and its far-reaching impact on individuals, families, and close circles, while also highlighting the absence of a current cure.
Memorial 3 Gun Foundation
The Memorial 3 Gun Foundation’s mission is to Remember, Honor, and Memorialize fallen Special Operations soldiers through the world of competitive shooting. They want the families to know they are not alone during and after this tragic time.
They host a shooting competition where stories are shared in order to remember who these heroes were and the life they led. Every person who competes and participates walks away with a sense of who each of these men were. All proceeds from the events go directly to the families of the fallen soldiers that were honored at the event. We will never forget, and not let anyone else forget, the ultimate sacrifice these brave men made for this country.
We believe there is no greater form of selflessness than that made by the Families the Memorial 3 Gun Foundation represents and are honored to support an organization that represents values like selflessness, family, and patriotism.
Battle Buddy 3Gun
BattleBuddy3Gun exists to create and promote the use of battle buddies through the sport of shooting for both abled body and disabled shooters.
Battle Buddy 3 Gun is striving to implement the use of battle buddies in combating war that is both seen and unseen. Battle Buddy 3 Gun aims to grow, instill, and reinforce the ethos, that with battle buddies there is no challenge that can’t be met, no objective that cant be completed and no mission that can’t be accomplished.
Battle Buddy 3 Gun creates events that breed a culture and a brotherhood in competition and pushing each other to improve one’s skills to be the best that they can be. Through Battle Buddy 3 Gun, we believe we create a long lasting community and culture that brings people both disabled and able bodied together in a fun and competitive way.
Waymaker Offroad Wheelchairs
Waymaker Offroad Wheelchairs provides free loaner off-road wheelchairs to individuals with mobility challenges, founded by Jacob after a hunting accident left him paralyzed, driven by Christian faith to spread accessibility and support.
Waymaker Offroad Wheelchairs was founded by Jacob after a hunting accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. Determined to regain his outdoor independence, he discovered the transformative potential of off-road wheelchairs. Recognizing the prohibitive costs, he established this non-profit to loan these chairs free of charge to anyone with mobility challenges. This non-profit holds a special place in our hearts at Blazon, because of our personal story.
Going to the beach has always been a favorite way to spend time for our son and the specialized track chairs made available because of Jacob gave back a place and moments we lost. Their mission is rooted in Christian faith, driven by the belief in loving thy neighbor and letting their actions reflect the light of Jesus Christ. Through donations and community support, they ensure accessibility to these life-changing chairs, enabling individuals to stay active and engaged despite their physical limitations.
Wheelchair Rugby League
The sport of Wheelchair Rugby League (WhRL) was born in Columbia SC, and the USA WhRL WheelHawks are currently based out of Columbia, SC also. To further highlight, the Hawks are proudly represented by a handful of adaptive athletes who happen to be ex-military veterans from the US Army, Marines and the Wounded Warrior Project.
USA WhRL WheelHawks is managed solely by Carolina League Academy (CLA); a registered state/federal non-profit 501(c)3 set up in 2018 to be the only inclusive sporting organization in the USA with a commitment to supporting people with a disability.
Wheelchair Rugby League (WhRL) is a five-a-side wheelchair-based version of Rugby League (RL) that is played on the same court surface as wheelchair basketball.
WhRL is a high-octane, fast-paced and truly inclusive sport that sees all genders compete together on the same teams. There is no points based system (as seen with many Paralympic Sports), meaning that regardless of disability or impairment, anybody can play WhRL. This means we have a truly diverse player base that is more representative of our society than any other sport available.
Following USA Wheelchair Rugby League’s successful participation at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, plans are being developed to launch a USA Domestic Competition beginning in May 2024. This exciting new sport which is fully inclusive of all athletes, disabled and non-disabled, male and female from ages 16 onwards, began in the Carolinas in 2019. Our growth resulted in an invitation to international competition.
The Citadel Athletics Partner
The Citadel depends on Student Fees, Gifts, Ticket Sales and Corporate Sponsorship to fund the Athletic Department’s budget. As an alumni and active member of The Citadel Alumni Association, we know the role The Citadel plays in shaping our future leaders. We are extremely proud of our partnership with The Citadel and opportunity to play a small role in helping support.
South Carolina Governor’s Cup
The Governor’s Cup billfishing series is an annual, umbrella event encompassing many of South Carolina’s billfish tournaments. A concept of former S.C. Governor Carroll A. Campbell, the Cup is designed to promote the state’s billfishing tournament industry, increase coastal tourism and encourage the conservation of ocean resources through the tagging and release of billfish.
Prior to the Governor’s Cup, less than ten percent of billfish caught were released. Inspired by the conservation message of the Series, anglers are now releasing record numbers of billfish caught in South Carolina waters.
We are going on our third year of sponsoring and in doing so proudly support the importance of conservation these tournaments drive.
Oak and Liberty
At Blazon we share a deep love for country, family, and freedom in the United States of America. Because of this love, we created a retail brand called Oak and Liberty. Through this brand, we honor those who have given their lives for our freedom and we remember the roots upon which our nation was founded. Both remind us that we should never stop growing—Just as a tiny acorn sprouts a mighty, majestic oak tree, the thoughts and ideas of our citizens have produced a strong country. We believe that our nation is beautiful and ultimately indivisible, and one that strives to provide liberty and justice for all.
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