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A quick google produces a few comments on the costs. These are not anything official though. The estimate is around $2 million.
The SOWF statement from above reads:
"With your support and help we were able to raise more than $5 million dollars for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. "
Is that gross or net? That doesn't seem clear.
As for the expenses, how much does security cost for the crowd? What about the porta johns? Who paid the travel and lodging costs for the Black Robe Regiment ( I believe there are a total about 240 plus spouses ). How much was Sarah Palin paid? Marcus Luttrell?
The issue of costs of fundraising is a good one and something that I've often had problems with myself.
Now that this awareness has been raised maybe people could make a separate donation to the SOWF. Maybe in doing so those people deserving will benefit while those not deserving will not.
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