Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Receives Generous Donation from Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church
Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church in Carson City donated proceeds raised from community rummage sale to Carson City Search and Rescue to support the replacement of an aging search and rescue vehicle. A generous donation in the amount of $3,147.25 was presented on July 24, which will join funds already raised for the vehicle purchase.
“This year’s annual rummage sale was another success,” said Janet Gordon, Outreach Chair, from Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church. “We surpassed our goal for the amount to be able to donate. Our church membership is very generous when it comes to helping others in the community. The hard work is done. Now the enjoyment of donating the funds.”
“Carson City Sheriff’s Search and Rescue is extremely grateful for the community partnership provided by Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church in Carson City, it’s parishioners, and all those who supported this year’s rummage sale,” said David Spencer, Search and Rescue Unit Commander.
These funds will join funds already earmarked for the replacement of an aging 1991 Jeep Cherokee, known by the call sign “SAM 2.” Originally purchased through auction, SAM 2 is a general-purpose support vehicle that now has over 150,000 miles, untold engine idle time, and corrosion through the fenders. SAM 2, and its twin SAM 3, are the first choice for every search and rescue mission and all monthly training events. These vehicles carry upwards of 400lbs of equipment and up to four passengers into the Carson City wildland West to Lake Tahoe and East of Dayton in the Pine Nut Range.
As always, the Sheriff’s Office is appreciative of the support of this great Carson City community. Carson City Sheriff’s Search and Rescue is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, organization administered by the Sheriff. Over the past three years the team has responded to 49 missions and supported 26 major events including Cops and Kids, National Night Out, Carson City Off-Road, and the Nevada Day Parade. During this period the Unit provided over 8,800 volunteer hours to the community. Additional information can be found at carsonsar.com.
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