CEO Connection: Wounded Veterans Relief Fund

​CEO Connection: Mike Durkee, Wounded Veterans Relief Fund

Join the Chamber for our next CEO Connection produced by the Young Professionals Council. This connection will be at Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, featuring Executive Director Mike Durkee. 

Veteran Founded in 2009, WVRF provides urgent financial assistance and critical dental care to eligible wounded and disabled veterans throughout the state of Florida. As a 501c3 Florida Nonprofit organization, they partner with the VA to provide vital resources for veterans. 

You can find more information about Wounded Veterans Relief Fund and donate to their mission on their website: https://give.wvrf.org/give/556830/#!/donation/checkout 

We'll have a 70/30 raffle that will benefit our non-profit host, The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund.  Remember to bring cash to be a part of the fundraising! 

This event is hosted by the Young Professionals Council but is open to everyone!


Full Bio: 
Mike Durkee, Executive Director

A native Floridian, Michael Durkee joined the US Army in 2003 to enter the fight against terrorism. During his 11 years of service, he was deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, in 2005, and then to Kandahar, Afghanistan, in 2012-2013.He flew more than 64 combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, witnessing numerous soldier injuries and enduring the loss of good friends.

He is devoted to helping his fellow veterans and offers a deep respect and first-hand understanding of their challenges once service has ended. Michael joined the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund Team in 2014 as a liaison, assisting at events and spreading the word about how the organization differs from many other veteran service organizations. After first-hand experience with other veteran support organizations, Michael says what compelled him to join the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund Team was the fact that most of the donor funds go directly toward helping veterans. In 2015, Michael was voted onto the board of directors. Now, in his role of Executive Director, he helps to provide guidance and essential relief to Florida’s disabled veterans on a daily basis.

Sponsorship Opportunities (Members Only) Available until one week before the event
CEO Connection Series Sponsor | $3,000 Annually Available
Featured CEO Connection Sponsor | $950 SOLD
Emerging Leader Sponsor | $500 Available 

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