Meet the First Major Donor to the Battleship Missouri

Alexander “Sandy” Gaston carries the honor of owning the first USS Missouri Membership card. The honor was bestowed on Mr. Gaston, an avid supporter of the Battleship Missouri, by gifting the organization with the first $100,000 individual pledge to develop fundraising momentum. “Sandy is really cared about by everyone. He has been the most enthusiastic supporter and has offered a multitude of ideas covering all areas of the ship, especially ways to volunteer,” shares Vice President of Special Events, Vicki Lancaster. “When we first started, we had to use borrowed computers, but Sandy’s gift provided a way for us to own one.” Next month marks the final payment of Sandy Gaston’s original pledge, and UMMA looks forward to celebrating the achievement as an example of how one person can make a difference.

If you would like to make a gift with a special payment plan, contact development@ussmissouri.org for a custom plan.