Sportsman Against Hunger
The Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger will accept donations of all types of wild game, especially deer. It is processed and given to food banks and other agencies that help feed the needy. Countryside
Custom Butchering, 4244 S. Winn Road, Mt. Pleasant, is one of the participating processors. Drop off the deer and tell them it is for the MSAH program.

The American Red Cross has a processor they can tell hunters about who will process the deer for free and then Red Cross can use it, but it has to be commercially processed. Call 989-773-3615 for more information.

The Isabella Community Soup Kitchen also accepts wild meat donations. According to Genny Sobaski, she has served a great variety. They will also accept home processed wild game. They are located at 621 S. Adams in Mt. Pleasant or call 989-772-7392

Safari Wish Hunt 2007
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Tony Semple Foundation for Hope, whose inspiration and mission statement is to give meaningful outdoor experiences to the youth who suffer life threatening medical conditions. The heritage of the "Outdoor Sportsman" is truly seen in this wish-granting foundation. Thanks also to the Wildlife Gallery for donating their time and expertise in mounting "Mike's Buck". I can't leave out Deer Tracks Ranch for their wonderful accommodations and vast supply of trophy deer. Special thanks to Richard Crawford, Mike's guide; what a great guy! Also much thanks to each member of our Mid-Michigan Chapter of SCI. Thanks to you we have been privileged to finance one or two hunters each year.

This year getting to know Mike Hoaglund was truly a humbling experience. Mike's strength and continued enthusiasm for hunting couldn't be matched. As I can witness from all of his racing trophies,
Mike is a great competitor, willing to work hard for each trophy. We are certainly happy to have helped him get his "Trophy Buck". Keep on shooting straight, Mike. We love you. Thanks also to Mike's parents, Paul and Tracy, and his sister, Jessica. We wish you all the best.

God Bless,
Nan Riley

Mike Hoaglund and his family were very happy to take a break from his chemotherapy to attend the hunt at the Deer Tracks Ranch in Fife Lake, Michigan, sponsored by Mid-Michigan SCI. Mike has a childhood cancer called Medulloblastoma and since they also found cancer cells in his spinal fluid, did radiation after his surgery at the highest dose possible. His 8 to 10 hour surgery in March of 2007 was to remove a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the back of his brain that was causing severe headaches and blurred vision. Mike had been very active with basketball and motocross racing and hopes to return to these activities.

Nan Riley worked really hard to get everything planned. The hunt was everything Mike had hoped for. He has always had a dream of going deer hunting for the "big bucks". Mike's father, Paul, went with him on the hunt. They had so much fun together. They arrived on Thursday as Mike shot his 10 point buck on Friday. Mike also got to do some fishing and caught a big catfish. The whole family came to the ranch for a pig roast and a tour on Saturday.

The family wishes to thank Nan Riley and the Mid-
Michigan Chapter of SCI for making their son's dream come
true. His parents said it was the first time since Mike's illness
that they could see that sparkle back in his eyes.