“Hike for Heroes” fundraiser will be held July 9, 2011 at the Whitefish Mountain Resort. The Hike will be a very special event that will raise funds for the Montana Hope Project and Montana C.O.P.S in honor of fallen Montana Highway Troopers, Police Officers, and other Public Safety Officers.
MONTANA HOPE PROJECT originated from the strong desire of the Montana Troopers to give back to the communities that they serve. Officers wanted to establish a special service that would create a positive and rewarding impact both for the troopers, and for their communitiesThe goal of the Hope Project is to make dreams come true for critically ill children in Montana. To date, over 311 wishes have been granted. Today, the Montana Hope Project is a separate nonprofit organization funded by tax-deductible charitable contributions and donations. The Hope Project does not receive tax or governmental support and is not associated with any national wish-granting organization. It raises money through fund-raisers, corporate donors, donations and memorials, and ninety percent of all proceeds raised go directly to Montana children. The average granted wish amounts to about $6000, and the most requested wish is a trip to Walt Disney World. Other wishes include Hawaii, seeing favorite sports teams, seeing favorite movie stars, and computers. The project staff is an all volunteer one and consists of active and retired highway patrolmen as well as community volunteers. The Montana Hope Project is a success due to the combined efforts of dedicated individuals and organizations who give their generous support. We welcome you to join our efforts to honor the fallen Highway Patrol men and give critically ill children their dream come true. Life of children is precious and should never be cut short without wishes coming true.
MONTANA CONCERNS OF POLICE SURVIVORS (C.O.P.S.) provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of surviving families and affected co-workers of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty as determined by Federal criteria. They provide support during the trip to Washington D.C. to honor their loved one during Police Week. C.O.P.S. provides training to law enforcement agencies on survivor victimization issues and educates the public of the need to support the law enforcement profession and its survivors.
