American Legion Auxiliary donates to Orcas Aviation Association | Islands' Sounder

American Legion Auxiliary donates to Orcas Aviation Association

August 13, 2023 1:30 am

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L-R: Gill Blinn, pilot in the program, Jan Cleveland, American Legion Auxiliary Chaplain and Jack Becker, Treasurer of the Orcas Aviation Association. — Contributed photo. L-R: Gill Blinn, pilot in the program, Jan Cleveland, American Legion Auxiliary Chaplain and Jack Becker, Treasurer of the Orcas Aviation Association.

The American Legion Auxiliary made a $1,000 donation to the Orcas Aviation Association towards their Angel-Mercy Flight Program on Orcas Island.

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