On Saturday June 13, the Sebastian Elks Lodge #2714 hosted the 2nd annual Army of Hope Picnic. Over 100 people attended the event, they were entertained by "Little Debbie" and participated in a memorial service dedicated to the deceased members of the Military from the State of Florida who died while serving in Afghanistan and Iraq during 2008-2009.

The event raises funds for the families of deployed or deceased military serving in Iraq or Afghanistan.