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Political spending Confirmed

Spirit donated over $1.4 million to candidates

Spirit gave more than $1.4 million to candidates, party committees, and single-interest groups since 2021.

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wric.com
Since 2021, VPAP shows that Spirit of Virginia has given more than $1.4 million to candidates, party committees and single-interest groups.

Policing & prisons Confirmed

Spirit presents symbolic check for police gear donation

Ryan Smith, executive director of Spirit of Blue Foundation, visited Hawaiʻi Police Department to present an oversized check symbolizing a donation of 492 tourniquets, holsters, and a defensive tactics training suit worth $38,188.16.

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Ryan Smith, executive director of the Spirit of Blue Foundation, visited Hawai‘i Police Department headquarters in Hilo on Thursday, March 27, 2025, to present an oversized check from the national organization totaling $38,188.16, symbolizing the donation value amount of 492 tourniquets, their holsters, and a new defensive tactics training suit that the Foundation has provided to HPD since 2020.