It is hard to condense a person’ life into an “About†paragraph but here goes: I have been a Marine, iron worker, mechanic, millwright and cabinet maker. I went back to school in Alaska and became an industrial designer and worked ... more
It is hard to condense a person’ life into an “About†paragraph but here goes: I have been a Marine, iron worker, mechanic, millwright and cabinet maker. I went back to school in Alaska and became an industrial designer and worked for a large oil company there for 14 years. I moved back to West Texas and started my own small construction company and did residential and commercial jobs until I took a position as manager of a small independent oil company. After selling the field that we operated in West Texas, I started a consulting business which is what I do currently. I am winding down my consulting business as part of my preparation for this hike. Now that our kids are all grown, my wife and I have decided to make some changes in our lives. We are both artists and we intend to pursue our art now that we have the time. I have also dabbled in writing and intend to get serious about a couple of books that have been bubbling away in my mind over the years. As so often happens for most of us, we are too busy trying to make a living to actually live. I don’t really believe in retiring but I do believe in changing direction and this hike is my first step in doing that!
As part of my hike I am hoping to raise funds for the Semper Fi Fund. The Semper Fi Fund provides help to returning wounded Marines and veterans from other military branches. There are a lot of organizations out there, but these guys use almost every dollar of what they receive to directly help the veterans where it counts. Very little is used for overhead and administration. I would be honored for you to join me on this adventure and help America's warriors in the process. less
Total Pledges
Total per Mile
Total Pledged
Miles Hiked
Dollars Hiked
Total Donated
9
$0.80
$1740.00
0
$0.00
$0.00
The Semper Fi Fund and America's Fund provide immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to post 9/11 wounded, critically ill and injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families, ensuring that they have the ... more
The Semper Fi Fund and America's Fund provide immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to post 9/11 wounded, critically ill and injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families, ensuring that they have the resources they need during their recovery and transition back to their communities. We work to ensure that no one is left behind. less
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Dennis, This is David Sweeney. Please call me when you get a chance. 817-507-5430
David Sweeney
Mar 003 2016 08:29AM
Thank You Teri Behrens!
Dennis Welton
Jan 007 2016 11:50AM
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Craig Pence Best wishes for a fine adventure!
$0.10 per mile
up to $217.50
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Ben Thompson Good luck Dennis, and have fun on the trail
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Joyce Ravenwood
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Joan Lesowski
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Brave National Bank We at BNB wish you the best on your adventure Dennis
$0.15 per mile
up to $326.25
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Tom Brooks Here's to a great adventure and noble cause.
$0.05 per mile
up to $108.75
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David Sweeney Good luck on your journey Dennis.
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Anonymous I will kick this off by being my own first sponsor.
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Teri Behrens Thank you for your service! Godspeed!
