{"id":36410,"date":"2015-04-29T14:16:34","date_gmt":"2015-04-29T18:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=36410"},"modified":"2015-04-29T14:16:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T16:44:35","slug":"armalite-president-gives-away-gun-to-raise-money-for-blood-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/armalite-president-gives-away-gun-to-raise-money-for-blood-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"ArmaLite President Giving Away Gun to Raise Money for Blood Cancer: Donate to Enter Giveaway!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The gun industry is filled with good people. One such person is ArmaLite president Tommy Thacker. Tommy is currently raising money for the Leukexmia &amp; Lymphoma Society and we thought we\u2019d help him out by syndicating his letter to friends and family to see if the GunsAmerica readership would also like to get involved with this worthy cause.<\/p>\n<p>So below is Tommy&#8217;s\u00a0letter. \u00a0To learn more about LLS or to check out Tommy&#8217;s page, click <a href=\"ArmaLite%20President Pens Letter to Raise Money for Blood Cancer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"armalite-president-gives-away-gun-to-raise-money-for-blood-cancer\" title=\"ArmaLite President Giving Away Gun to Raise Money for Blood Cancer: Donate to Enter Giveaway!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Dear Friends &amp; Family,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Thank you for visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwoy.org\/pages\/nca\/dcmetro15\/tthacker\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"armalite-president-gives-away-gun-to-raise-money-for-blood-cancer\" title=\"ArmaLite President Giving Away Gun to Raise Money for Blood Cancer: Donate to Enter Giveaway!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">my page<\/a>! I have been given the opportunity of a lifetime to help the more than one million Americans who are living with blood cancers. Each year The Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society (LLS), National Capital Area Chapter launches its Man &amp; Woman of the Year fundraising campaign. This year I was asked to join my friend Peter Webb&#8217;s campaign team. During this campaign from April 2 to June 13, our team will be fundraising directly to LLS in support of its longstanding mission to find a cure for blood cancers and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>With your support of a tax-deductible donation, LLS can continue funding critical research in the fight against blood cancers as well as provide outstanding patient services. All donations are appreciated and must be received by JUNE 12th. Anyone who donates for my campaign will be put in the drawing to win a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.armalite.com\/ItemForm.aspx?item=M15VSR&amp;ReturnUrl=Categories.aspx?Category=5db02032-2d94-456b-a8ed-d4dd314427ac\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"armalite-president-gives-away-gun-to-raise-money-for-blood-cancer\" title=\"ArmaLite President Giving Away Gun to Raise Money for Blood Cancer: Donate to Enter Giveaway!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Armalite Versatile Sporting Rifle<\/a> (information below). For donations under $20, you will receive 1 ticket per $5 donated. Donations made for $20 and over will receive 5 tickets per $20 donated.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I want to thank each and every one of you for your generous support of LLS\u2019s mission. LLS is the leading non-profit organization committed to finding a cure for blood cancers. For additional information, please go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwoy.org\/nca.\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"armalite-president-gives-away-gun-to-raise-money-for-blood-cancer\" title=\"ArmaLite President Giving Away Gun to Raise Money for Blood Cancer: Donate to Enter Giveaway!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mwoy.org\/nca.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sincerely,<\/em><br \/>\n<em> Tommy Thacker<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_36411\" style=\"width: 530px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/2014_M15VSR_R_NoScope_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"armalite-president-gives-away-gun-to-raise-money-for-blood-cancer\" title=\"ArmaLite President Giving Away Gun to Raise Money for Blood Cancer: Donate to Enter Giveaway!\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36411\" title=\"ArmaLite President Giving Away Gun to Raise Money for Blood Cancer: Donate to Enter Giveaway!\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/2014_M15VSR_R_NoScope_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"The Armalite VSR is a rifle designed with agility in mind and is built around features that ensure the marksman has the right tool, no matter the job. Accurate, light weight, adjustable and balanced, the VSR is a capable contender on any field.\" width=\"520\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/2014_M15VSR_R_NoScope_Logo.jpg 520w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/2014_M15VSR_R_NoScope_Logo-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/2014_M15VSR_R_NoScope_Logo-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-36411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Armalite VSR is a rifle designed with agility in mind and is built around features that ensure the marksman has the right tool, no matter the job. Accurate, light weight, adjustable and balanced, the VSR is a capable contender on any field.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Safety: Ambidextrous<br \/>\nGas system: Adjustable<br \/>\nCharging handle: &#8220;Raptor&#8221; Ambidextrous<br \/>\nModel: M-15 Versatile Sporting RifleTM<br \/>\nCaliber: 5.56X45 mm \/ .223<br \/>\nBarrel: 18&#8243; black cerakoted stainless steel<br \/>\nRifling Twist: 1:8&#8243; RH<br \/>\nMuzzle Device: 1\/2 x 28 with knurled thread protector<br \/>\nFront Sight Base: 2&#8243; MIL-STD 1913 rail section at forward 12 o&#8217;clock position of handguard<br \/>\nUpper Receiver: Forged, flat-top with MIL-STD 1913 rail, 7075-T6 aluminum<br \/>\nLower Receiver: 7075-T6 aluminum (forged)<br \/>\nTrigger: Two-stage precision<br \/>\nStock: MBA-1 light weight precision, adjustable for length-of-pull and comb height<br \/>\nOverall Length: 36.5&#8243; \/ 37.5&#8243;<br \/>\nWeight: 7.5 lbs.<br \/>\nFinish: Anodized aluminum upper\/lower receiver<br \/>\nIncluded with Rifle: One 20-round Magpul PMAG, limited lifetime warranty<br \/>\nMSRP: $1,299.00<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The gun industry is filled with good people. 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