$350,000 Raised to Date!
7th Annual StandBy to Fly Benefit Match June 6-8
Paving the way to honor our Veterans through the joint effort of fundraising and volunteerism, with the goal of diminishing financial barriers faced by many non-profits. This allows them more freedom to dedicate their efforts to fulfilling their mission of providing vitalservices to our Veterans.
VAST & Vet2Vet
We are proud to partner with Vet2Vet Maine and Veterans Adaptive Sports & Training (VAST), two remarkable organizations dedicated to serving and uplifting Maine’s Veterans.
Hampden Rifle & Pistol Club
286 Meadow Road
Hampden, ME, 04444
Match Read Ahead -TBP
View our matchbook for this years event with all of the information you need for an awesome weekend!
What to Expect
If you've never been to a match we strongly encourage you to attend! Spectators are welcome and encouraged--there's no charge to attend the match. Come see some of the best in the sport competing for a good cause. We suggest bringing a camping chair if you intend to sit and eye/ear protection if you would like watch competitors--areas near the clubhouse with food and vendors are hearing safe.
Meet the Benefactors
The Vet2Vet & VAST teams will be in attendance at the match site throughout the weekend. Please connect with them to learn more about their amazing mission directly from the source!
See the Vendors
To be Published!
Bring your Appetite
We'll have Hampden VFW serving breakfast & snacks throughout the weekend, lunch on Saturday & Sunday will be sandwiches from Jersey Mikes & Spencer Ross will be smoking meat on Saturday.
Help Support our Cause
Inside the clubhouse there's an extensive Silent Auction as well as several items for raffle including items from Sig, Sports Memorabilia, Mark 7 reloading, ACE Virtual Shooting and many others. We will be able to process credit cards or make payment arrangements on many of the items.
The 2024 match, held June 7th-9th at Hampden Rifle & Pistol Club, was an incredible event celebrating community, camaraderie, and support for Veterans. With over 175 participants and 60 dedicated volunteers, the event was a true team effort. Attendees enjoyed over 50 raffle and silent auction items, mouthwatering BBQ prepared by Spencer Ross (known as Downeasttraeger on Instagram), and delicious food provided by the VFW.
The event also featured vendor displays and an inspiring setup by our benefactor, Boots2Roots, who shared their impactful work supporting Veterans transitioning to civilian life. The weekend was packed with excitement, engagement, and heartfelt connections, making it an unforgettable experience for all involved. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event such a success!
Check out the match highlight reel from XVU Productions (Infinite on YouTube) and testimony from Boots2Roots!