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\"\"On May 27, 2023, Gunfighters for Hire was honored to attend the first annual Sgt. Dominic Vaca Memorial fundraiser at the Yucca Valley High School.\u00a0 Gunfighters for Hire presented a check to C.O.P.S. (www.ConcernsOfPoliceSurvivors.org) for $1,500.00. Accepting the check on behalf of C.O.P.S. was Captain Robert Warrick of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Morongo Basin Station.<\/p>\n

\"\"Also in attendance was the surviving family of Sgt. Vaca. His wife, Valerie and their children, Angela and Makayla.\u00a0 This event will apparently be held next year, date and location to be announced later.<\/p>\n

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\"\"On Dec. 26, 2022, Happy Trails Children’s Foundation Director Joel ‘Dutch’ Dortch was on hand in Pioneertown to receive a $500 check from the Gunfighters for the fabulous work that is done at the foundation.\u00a0 It is ALWAYS a pleasure to have Dutch come to visit.\u00a0 Other donations made during December were: Wounded Warrior Project for $50, Boys Town for $50, American Cancer Society for $50, Semper Fi Fund for $50 and John Wayne Cancer Foundation for $50.<\/p>\n

[pic unavailable]<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 On Jan. 24, 2020, several important donations were made to various worthy organizations.\u00a0 $100 to the John Wayne Cancer Foundation, $100 to the Wounded Warrior Project, $100 to the Semper Fi Fund and $200 to the American Cancer Society.\u00a0 It goes without saying that these donations are because of the many visitors that come to the shows and donate into the little red buckets.\u00a0 Whether it is a $1 or $20, anything helps and we appreciate everyone helping us help others.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Oct. 5, 2019, the Gunfighters were honored to present Happy Trails Children’s Foundation with a check for $500.\u00a0 Presenting the check to Director Joel “Dutch” Dortch, on behalf of all the gunfighters, was Gunfighters for Hire President Dave Baird (L) and Media Officer Warren Horton (R).\u00a0 The gunfighters want to thank all of the fantastic visitors that have made donations to Gunfighters for Hire, which help us help others.<\/p>\n

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April 13, 2019, members of Gunfighters for Hire (GfH) went to the Pioneer Living History Museum in Phoenix, Arizona to present a check for $200 to the Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation. Pictured L to R in the back are Marv Overson, Thomas Stockwell, GfH members Scott Zeigler and Larry O’Brien. From L to R in the front row is Robyn Overson, Jennifer Strickland, GfH Media Officer Warren Horton and GfH President Dave Baird, event organizer Dr. “Buck” Montgomery.<\/span><\/p>\n

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For the opening show for the 2018-2019 season, Happy Trails Children’s Foundation<\/a> Director Joel “Dutch” Dortch came out on Oct. 6, to watch the show and receive a check from the Gunfighters for $500.\u00a0 This donation is not possible without the many visitors from all over the world that come to watch the show and provide donations that we pass on to those that need our help.\u00a0 From Left to Right: GFH Media Officer Warren Horton, “Dutch”, GFH President Dave Baird, Doug Oliver, Janis O’Brien, Norma Hilding, James Hilding, Mitch Robertson, Paul Davis, David McCoy.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span>On October 30, 2016, the kids came out to enjoy the show along with Joel Dortch from the Happy Trails Children\u2019s Foundation<\/a>. \u00a0After the final show for the 2016 performance season, Joel was presented with a $500 check. \u00a0From all the Gunfighters to Joel, Thank You for the work you do. \u00a0And a big thank you to everyone that came to visit and donate. \u00a0Your kind donations make this a reality in helping others.<\/span><\/p>\n

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On January 22, 2016, Joel \u201cDutch\u201d Dortch was sitting in his office when ambushed by some Gunfighters and presented him with a check for $600 for the outstanding work that Happy Trails Children\u2019s Foundation<\/a> does for the kids they care for. \u00a0It is a tireless job that he does for the foundation and Gunfighters for Hire is always happy to do what we can to help.<\/span><\/p>\n

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On October 26, 2014, the Gunfighters for Hire cast presented a $500 check to Joel \u2018Dutch\u2019 Dortch, director of Happy Trails Children\u2019s Foundation<\/span><\/a> located in Apple Valley. \u00a0It \u00a0is always a pleasure to support such great organizations such as HTCF. \u00a0All of the Gunfighters continue to work tirelessly in order to entertain the thousands of visitors each year. \u00a0Without the generous visitors, there would be no donations. \u00a0We thank you for coming to watch the shows.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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On October 27, 2013, the Gunfighters for Hire cast presented a $500 check to Joel \u2018Dutch\u2019 Dortch, director of Happy Trails Children\u2019s Foundation located in Apple Valley. \u00a0On the far left is Dirty Dave Skoalfield (President) and Bushwacker (Media Officer). \u00a0Gunfighters for Hire proudly supports the great work that Happy Trails Children\u2019s Foundation has done for abused children. \u00a0Without the generous donations by \u00a0visitors from around the world, and the hard work by the gunfighters, this check would not have been possible. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span>On October 28, 2012, a check for $500 was presented to the director of Happy Trails Children\u2019s Foundation, Joel \u201cDutch\u201d Dortch (center). Presenting the check was GFH President Dirty Dave Skoalfield (left) and GFH Media Officer Bushwacker (right). Gunfighters for Hire wants to thank all Gunfighters for donating their time to entertain audiences from around the world. Without the time donated by each Gunfighter and the generous donations from the audience, such donations would not be possible.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span>On December 29, 2011, several members presented a check to the director of Happy Trails Children\u2019s Foundation<\/a>, Joel \u201cDutch\u201d Dortch, for $500. Gunfighters for Hire is a proud supporter of the foundation which is dedicated to the treatment of abused children. Shown from left to right: \u201cTexas Jack\u201d, Miss Carmen, Miss Brenda, Director Joel \u201cDutch\u201d Dortch, Gunfighters for Hire President: \u201cDirty Dave Skoalfield\u201d, and Gunfighters for Hire Media Officer:\u201dBushwacker\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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