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Big Hearts makes “MONTANA ADVENTURE” come true
POSTED: July 17, 2024
BIG HEARTS UNDER THE BIG SKY MAKES “MONTANA ADVENTURE” COME TRUE FOR LOLO GIRL WITH LIVER CANCER Helena, MT—Big Hearts Under the Big Sky (Big Hearts), a program of the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA), proudly announces its first “family adventure” trip of 2024. Madisyn “Maddy” Bezdicek, 19, of Lolo, MT, and her family were treated to a memorable week at the Triple J Wilderness Ranch near Augusta, Montana, hosted by MOGA Outfitter Ernie and Kim Barker from July 7-12, 2024. Big Hearts covers all costs for qualifying families to participate in these outfitter-supported trips. Since its inception in 2008, the organization has served hundreds of individuals and their families, donating over half a million dollars in outfitted services. Maddy was nominated for Big Hearts through her community network. Diagnosed at age 17 with stage 3 intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a rare liver cancer, Maddy has faced significant... Read full article
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Big Hearts Beat (Newsletter) – Winter 2023
POSTED: January 03, 2024
Did you receive your Big Heart’s Beat (Newsletter) in the mail? It’s a good one! Thank you, Celi Chapman, for all your hard work and dedication for creating this masterpiece!! If you have not received yours and would like a hard copy, please contact the office at (406) 449-3578. Big Hearts Beat Winter 2023 Big Hearts Website
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TOMAHAWK CHARITABLE SOLUTIONS – Big Hearts under the Big Sky
POSTED: November 21, 2023
TOMAHAWK CHARITABLE SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH BIG HEARTS UNDER THE BIG SKY November 21, 2023 NASHVILLE, TN – Tomahawk Charitable Solutions (TCS), an organization dedicated to supporting the Special Operations Forces, Military, and Law Enforcement communities and their families, proudly unveiled its latest partnership at an event in Nashville last week. TCS announced that Montana-based Big Hearts Under the Big Sky (Big Hearts) has been designated as a national partner. Since its inception in 2017, Tomahawk has worked as a zero overhead charity.to address the immediate and enduring needs of our nation’s heroes and their families. Through events held throughout the year, TCS raises money to provide funding support for a number of carefully selected organizations. Each organization is vetted and must report yearly to show how charitable funds are being utilized. In... Read full article
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Big Hearts Under the Big Sky Banquet – a packed house
POSTED: January 26, 2023
Big Hearts Under the Big Sky Banquet – a packed house A evening of fellowship, celebration and active bidding with a sold-out crowd, the Big Hearts banquet was something we should all take a moment to be proud of. The mission of the organization is alive and thriving in its 15th year. Former Montana Attorney General Tim Fox mc’d the evening, where former trip recipients Jason and Alex Allman and Matt Duker spoke through tears about what the experience meant to them and their families. “Last Saturday night we celebrated 15 years of service and recommitted ourselves to the Mission of Big Hearts under the Big Sky in the future” said Mac Minard, MOGA’s Executive Director. Through the generosity of many sponsors, donors and Banquet attendees, fundraising goals were shattered. During the event, an announcement was made that Big Hearts had received a commitment from an anonymous donor to... Read full article
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Big Hearts under the Big Sky makes “Montana Elk Hunts” come true!
POSTED: November 04, 2022
BIG HEARTS UNDER THE BIG SKY MAKES “MONTANA ELK HUNT” COME TRUE FOR THREE DESERVING MONTANANS Hunting Experiences Hosted by Montana Hunting Company and Montana Outfitting Company Nov 1, 2022 Clancy, MT – Big Hearts Under the Big Sky, a program of the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA), has completed the sixth “family adventure” scheduled for the year. The latest recipients were Nate Jensen of Westby, Master Sgt Jesse Edinger of Helena and Sgt Patrick Wickens originally of Denton. Big Hearts under the Big Sky covers all the hard costs for qualifying families to participate in outfitter-supported trips. Since 2008, the organization has served hundreds of individuals and their families and donated over half a million in outfitted services. As Big Hearts under the Big Sky’s trip recipients, all were granted trip-of-a-lifetime elk hunts. The Jensen and Edinger families were led by Outfitter Rod Arnaud, of the Montana... Read full article
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