D-Day 80th Anniversary | Airborne Commemorative Salute

A project in Dallas, TX by Five Oaks Creative
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Help us honor The 4 Colonels of Carentan, a monument destined to be a lasting tribute to the men and leaders of the 101st Airborne.
Backers: 26
Average Daily Pledges: $179
Average Pledge Per Backer: $165

Funding: $4,300 of $10,000
Dates: May 6th -> Jun 7th (32 days)
Project By: Five Oaks Creative
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