On Nov. 23, Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Lodge held a fundraiser dinner for Homes for Our Troops. Their mission is to build and donate specially adapted custom homes for severely injured veterans. A total of $5,000 was raised. This year's recipient is Aaron Corneliius, Army Sergeant First Class. District Reporter, JoAnn Reddy, presented a Quilt of Honor to him. The mission of the Quilts of Honor is to bestow a universal symbol of thanks, solace and remembrance to those who serve in harm's way.
Pictured are Reddy and Corneliius.