Military Family Scholarships
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Military Family Scholarships
Bringing Treasure Hunts to Support Military Families
Treasure hunts are immensely popular, thanks to the excitement from films like Disney's "National Treasure" and NBC's "Treasure Hunters." This summer, everyone has the opportunity to join a treasure hunt not just for fun, but to support a meaningful cause: providing scholarships for the children and spouses of U.S. soldiers.
Inspired by a desire to show gratitude to the troops, sisters Rachel and Kelsi Okun from McLean, Virginia, launched ThanksUSA, a nationwide treasure hunt benefiting military families. Exciting prizes are up for grabs, including a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, a big-screen home theater system, and trips to the 2007 Super Bowl, the Daytona 500, London, and Cairo. All prizes have been graciously donated by sponsors.
The Okuns' treasure hunt involves 12 virtual "chapters" posted online in a clue book. These chapters challenge participants with questions about American history, pop culture, geography, and state-specific trivia. Those who successfully answer each chapter's questions can win a prize.
Participants completing all 12 stages can vie for the grand prize, a $100,000 package that includes an adventure in Washington, D.C., where they'll search for a treasure chest filled with jewelry, rare gems, and centuries-old coins.
ThanksUSA stands for "Treasure Hunt Aiding Needs of Kids (and spouses) of those Serving the United States of America." Open to all U.S. citizens, the hunt runs until September 5. Participation is free, though donations to the scholarship fund are strongly encouraged.
"The least we could do for America's heroes is to help their children and spouses have a brighter future, as they help us all have better futures too," writes 10-year-old Rachel in an essay about the project's inception.
Inspired by Michael Stadther's book, "A Treasure's Trove," Rachel and Kelsi conceptualized ThanksUSA, designed its logo, and contributed to the questions. The clues were collaboratively developed with the help of their parents, a teacher, and volunteers. "We wanted to say thank you to our troops and show that we care," says 8-year-old Kelsi.
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