State Troopers Association of Nebraska (S.T.A.N.) Programs & Projects
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Special Needs Fund
The Wishing Well Program expanded in 1992 to provide families in need with cribs, highchairs, car seats, special foods, and medicine.
In addition to the Wishing Well Program, the State Troopers Association of Nebraska supports programs throughout the state.
Wishing Well Program
Children’s wishes have included visitations they admire—such as athletes, coaches, and entertainers. Other wishes granted have been special trips to sporting events, amusement parks, or visits to cherished places. Wishes have been granted for special medical equipment, toys, clothes, and electronic games to help make a restricted lifestyle more enjoyable.
Other Programs & Projects
S.T.A.N. also provides financial support and volunteer support for the Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp, Buckboard Therapeutic Riding Academy, Cedars Home for Children Foundation, and Nebraska's Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Teddy Bear Project
Teddy Bears are provided to numerous hospitals across Nebraska. The project also provides the Nebraska State Troopers with teddy bears in their patrol cars to have available for children during times of accident or trauma.
Nebraska Special Olympics
Each year the Association contributes to the Special Olympics games. Additional support for the Special Olympics is provided by the Nebraska Law Enforcement Torch Run, with law enforcement officers and troopers running on Nebraska roadways.
Six Troop Areas
Funds are allocated annually to the six troop areas of the State Troopers Association of Nebraska. These discretionary funds are used for local projects such as after-prom parties and youth athletic teams.
In addition to monetary support, S.T.A.N. members contribute a considerable amount of time to benevolent activities. Examples include Teammate mentoring, grade school basketball coaching, youth soccer coaching, boy scout leading, and manning a tent for a Family Retreat Center at the Nebraska State Fair.
Contributions or gifts to the State Troopers Association of Nebraska are not tax deductible as charitable contributions. Advertising and Support in the Nebraska Trooper magazine may be deductible as an advertising business expense.