RICE
LAKE, Wis., July 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Repeating Arms, the
world's leading lever-action firearm manufacturer, announced today
the release of a limited-edition series of fifty "Team Baylee"
lever-action rifles to raise funds for the family of 10-year-old
Baylee Rish of Wewahitchka, Florida. The donated rifles,
which are now available for purchase while supplies last are a
continuation of the company's 'Guns For Great Causes' charitable
efforts, focusing primarily on pediatric cancer cases and
children's cancer hospitals.
In December 2022, Baylee was
diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), a rare
and aggressive form of blood and bone marrow cancer. Treatment is
intense, with some weeks consisting of up to four consecutive days
of chemotherapy treatment, spinal tap chemo injections, and spinal
bone marrow sampling, and there is still more to come as her course
of treatment runs through March
2025.
Available exclusively through Henry Repeating Arms' website, all
proceeds from the "Team Baylee" rifle sales will be given to the
Rish family to help offset mounting insurance copays and the
out-of-pocket expenses associated with traveling 2.5 hours each way
for treatment. Additionally, the first and last rifles in the
collection, serial numbers TEAMBAYLEE01 and TEAMBAYLEE50, are
up for auction to allow collectors the chance to enhance the
fundraising effort. Total proceeds should exceed $40,000.
"There are few things in this world more unfair than a childhood
cancer diagnosis," said Anthony
Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. "To
endure what these kids go through during treatment and still be
able to crack a smile that lights up the room is nothing short of
awe-inspiring. The opportunity to help these families is a part of
our business that I deeply cherish, and I'm sending a big hug to
Baylee and her family."
The Henry "Team Baylee" limited-edition rifle is built on the
award-winning Golden Boy Silver .22 S/L/LR with features
including a nickel-plated receiver cover, barrel band, and
buttplate, a 20" polished blued steel octagon barrel, and genuine
American walnut furniture embellished with playful artwork inspired
by Baylee's life. Her love of animals and her desire to be a
dolphin trainer when she grows up takes center stage with a
bottlenose dolphin diving out of a wave and over the words "Team
Baylee." A paintbrush adds a streak of purple, which complements
the vibrant marine blues and represents Baylee's love for drawing
and painting. Baron Engraving of Trumbull, Connecticut, donated their services
for the artwork design, engraving, and hand painting.
"Our family would like to thank the team at Henry sincerely.
Your kindness and generosity are unbelievable and have brought us
to tears many times throughout the process," said Blake Rish, Baylee's father. "To all of the
amazing people buying and bidding on these rifles, I truly hope we
cross paths one day so we can personally hug your neck and say
thank you."
For more information about the "Team Baylee" rifle, visit
henryusa.com/teambaylee. The first and last rifles in the series
are up for auction on Gunbroker.com until August 7th at 9:00 pm Eastern. All firearm purchases must ship
to a federally licensed firearms dealer.
To learn more about Henry Repeating Arms, its products, and its
Guns For Great Causes charitable endeavors, visit HenryUSA.com and
order a free catalog.
About Henry Repeating Arms:
Henry Repeating Arms is
one of the leading firearm manufacturers in the United States and a world leader in the
lever action category. The company's motto is "Made in America,
Or Not Made At All," and every Henry firearm comes with a
Lifetime Warranty and 100% Satisfaction Guarantee backed by
award-winning customer service. Henry Repeating Arms employs over
800 people and has over 350,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space in
its Wisconsin and New Jersey facilities. The company is also
known for its Guns for Great Causes charitable program, which
focuses on assisting the families of sick children, children's
hospitals, military veteran organizations, law enforcement and
first responder groups, Second Amendment advocacy groups, and
wildlife conservation organizations. The company is named in honor
of Benjamin Tyler Henry, who
invented and patented the Henry lever action rifle in 1860 – the
first practical repeating rifle and America's unique contribution
to the international stage of firearms design. Visit Henry
Repeating Arms online at henryusa.com, on Facebook, X, and
@henry_rifles on Instagram.
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