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Retired space worker and businessman Joe Williams made a huge donation to the US Space Walk of Fame and issued a challenge that could result in another $200,000 for the foundation that preserves space history.
Williams presented a $100,000 check to Space Walk of Fame president Charlie Mars on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, during the annual Dinner with the Astronauts fundraiser at Suntree Country Club in Melbourne, Florida.
In addition, another $40,000 was raised at the event.
Williams, who was an engineer for several NASA contractors and has become an avid Space Walk of Fame supporter, also pledged to match other donations made this year up to $100,000.
The Space Walk of Fame, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the U.S. space program, was instrumental in the creation of the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo and Shuttle monuments in Space View Park and the Space Walk of Fame Museum in Titusville, Florida.
Bravo Zulu & Thank You Mr. Joe Williams for your gift to the US Space Walk of Fame. My Father put in a LOT of man hours out there to do what he could to further the achievements on the Cape !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Joe !!
ReplyDeleteIt's people like you who will keep and 'Hopefully' revive the pride and memories of what has 'and should continue to be the backbone of central Florida... Your donation and attention to this matter is very much respected !!! Thanks again