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“The brightest heart is one that shines for others” – Mandalore the Uniter<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What began in 2007 as the Mando Mercs Costume Club’s “Member Support Fund”<\/strong> has evolved into something much larger. Initially created to provide a helping hand to club members facing personal emergencies, the fund has grown significantly thanks to the dedication of Mando Mercs members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, the fund was officially reformed as the Beskar’ta Foundation<\/strong>\u2014a recognized charity organization. The Beskar’ta Foundation continues its original mission by providing emergency grants<\/strong> to members in dire need. In addition, the Foundation also offers the “Aay’han Bajur” Memorial Scholarship<\/strong>, which supports members pursuing continuing education and other similar opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 Statistics
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Total Funds Raised – $18,455 *<\/td><\/tr>
Emergency Grants Paid – $15,970 *<\/td><\/tr>
Scholarships Paid – $0<\/td><\/tr>
Administrative Costs – $486<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
* Denotes amounts raised and disbursed through the Mando Mercs Costume Club “Member Relief Fund” for 2025 prior to the creation of The Beskar’ta Foundation. <\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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