VA New England Recognition Award
Thanks To Yanks was honored to have received this recognition award for our support of the VA New England Summer Adaptive Sports Clinic to support veterans in adaptive sports. Michael and Donnalee Shain received the award at the Closing Ceremonies of the Clinic on July 21, 2016, co-hosted by the
Registration opens for 1st Annual “Never Forget” Veterans Day 5 Miler
Join Thanks To Yanks in cooperation with the Fillmore-Nason VFW Post #8049 and our major sponsor the Downtown Cafe for the 1st Annual “Never Forget” Veterans Day 5 Miler. Trophies for first place overall Male and Female winners. Awards given to first and second place Male and Female in six
Registration opens for 9/11 Tribute Dinner
This year is the 10th Annual Thanks To Yanks 9/11 Tribute Dinner. This dinner is open and FREE to all military members, veterans, their families and emergency response personnel; it is simply our way to recognize and thank them for the sacrifices they make in order to ensure our freedoms
Supporting Honor Flight New England
Thank you Joe Byron of Honor Flight New England, for all that you do for our veterans. Thanks To Yanks is thrilled to support your mission.
Seven Seals Award
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) – Seven Seals Award presented to Thanks To Yanks for meritorious leadership and initiative in support of the men and women who serve America in the National Guard and Reserve.
Laughs for a Cause 2016
The Laughs for a Cause event on May 14th at the Italian-Amer-World War Vets Club and a donation from Thanks To Yanks, helped support Honor Flight New England’s recent trip to Washington, DC. Thanks to Yanks proudly donated $900.00 to Honor Flight New England, a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring America’s
Magic Show 2016
On Saturday February 14, 2016 Thanks To Yanks had the awesome privilege to help “kick off” National Salute to Veteran Patients Week by bringing a magic show and ice cream sundae bar to the Brockton VA Hospital patients and their families. Tommy James, a comedic magician entertained the crowd of
Project New Hope Special Needs Retreat 2015
Donnalee Shain, Vice President of Thanks To Yanks, is pleased to support Project New Hope’s Special Needs Retreat on April 17 – 19, 2015. She will be setting up a sensory room for the children to use throughout the weekend. She has recruited other Physical Therapists, Physical Therapists Assistants and
Gung Ho Community Service Award
Congratulations to Michael Shain, President and Founder of Thanks To Yanks, for his receiving the Gung Ho Community Service Award, presented by the Marine Corps League on Iwo Jima Day, February 19, 2015. Michael was honored and humbled to be recognized by this extraordinary group of men who selflessly and
Magic Show 2015
Thanks To Yanks hosted a Free Magic Show at Hanscom Air Force Base on Saturday February 7, 2015. Magician, Tommy James entertained approximately 200 guests of all ages. This was Tommy’s 4th performance for Thanks To Yanks, but our first ever at Hanscom. During the show, we provided fresh popped