My name is Zander Patterson. I am 11 years old as of November 2024. As you can see in my picture, another passion of mine is my sweet pug, named Master Sargeant Pug Patterson (official name) AKA Sarge. I love playing sports! I play soccer, flag football, baseball and sometimes my brothers and I play basketball together at home. Since the age of 3 I have always wanted to join the military. My preference is Air Force. I participate every year in the Independence day parades in my area, riding a decorated float in full military uniform. This was the beginning of my mission to support our veterans, both active and retired. I have been a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church since being saved in 2023, thanks to my baseball coach, who led me to Christ by example in his coaching. My membership at Beech Springs is how I started my missions. My prayer is to be able to become an ordained minister (Chaplain) in the military. 

Mom's name is Jenny Patterson, married to my dad, Frank. Mom helps me organize, fund advertising or any other needs for my missions, as well as helps me fundraise and handles the banking for me. She has 3 kids. Myself, my older brother, Evan and my younger brother, Wyatt. Mom helps with decorating, designing banners or whatever else I need for my missions and fundraisers. She is a great mom and is very supporting of all that I want to accomplish with my ministries.

Gummy is my grandmother and is Mom's Mom. Her and my Paw live with us and helps with anything Mom needs her to with my missions. She is also my "webmaster". Or should I say my "webmistress"?  She is also fully supportive of all of my missions and dreams I have for the future of my ministries. What else can I say? She's just Gummy!