ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The team at Certified Financial Group and their families recently participated in Operation Gratitude's, Paracord Challenge, hand-making utility bracelets for deployed soldiers.
When Joan Hensley at Certified Financial Group received an e-mail from Operation Gratitude, a non-profit organization focused on hands-on volunteerism in support of military veterans and first responders, she knew this was the perfect fit for Certified Financial Group. After purchasing paracord directly from the non-profit and following the guidelines of "quick-deploy" style, together the team and their families created 250 paracord bracelets and wrote letters to service members to show their gratitude.
According to Operation Gratitude, all who serve use paracord, a parachute cord that can hold up to 550 lbs. of weight. The survival bracelets can be used to secure camouflage nets to trees or vehicles, build a makeshift shelter, extend a security strap or rope to reach and haul heavy objects, create a harness to extract an injured person, make a sling or splint, and more. Even more so, the nylon strands on the inside of the bracelet can be used as fishing line, sewing thread, and even emergency sutures to close a wound.
"Joan spearheaded this event because our team is passionate about supporting military and first responders. We knew right away we wanted to get our entire team involved," said Joe Bert, Founder and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional at CFG. "Having an office partially made-up of veterans and military spouses, we know first-hand how our service women and men feel seen and supported when they receive a hand-crafted item or package that was put together especially for them. Our hope is that the recipients feel more protected, loved, and appreciated each time they look down and see their bracelet."
The paracord bracelets will be donated directly to military members and first responders who are currently deployed. Going forward, the team at Certified Financial group looks forward to working with and giving time and donations to organizations like Operation Gratitude.
For more information about Operation Gratitude or paracord donations visit: http://www.operationgratitude.com
About Certified Financial Group
Since 1976, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals at Certified Financial Group have delivered retirement planning and asset management, guiding countless families across the country toward peace of mind. CFG is one of the oldest and largest independent planning firms in Central Florida.
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