The Tall Cedars’ Foundation is the official philanthropy of The Tall Cedars of Lebanon International

 

Who Are the Tall Cedars of Lebanon?

 

Often described as one of Masonry’s best-kept secrets, The Tall Cedars of Lebanon is a fraternity within a fraternity. As an appendant Masonic organization, membership is open to all Master Masons in good standing.

Cookouts, sporting events, day trips, and other enjoyable and gratifying social activities are all available in Tall Cedars.

Moreover, Tall Cedars are well-known for their participation in parades and other events when they wear vibrant pyramid-shaped “hats” embroidered with the order’s insignia, a cedar tree.

Tall Cedar Masons have a slogan and philosophy that distinguishes them from other Masonic bodies: “Fun, Frolic, and Fellowship for a Purpose.”

This may be because they incorporate all of the best features of other Masonic organizations, including the charitable aspects of the Shrine, the whimsical aspects of the Grotto, the fellowship and camaraderie of the Blue Lodge, a ceremonial initiation ceremony that resembles a Scottish Degree, and, most importantly, a place where Masons can get together in fun and fellowship with their families.

 

 

 

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What is the Tall Cedars’ Foundation?

 

The Tall Cedars’ Foundation was created in 1951 by the Fraternal organization known as Tall Cedars International to raise funds for the research of muscular dystrophy, and they have donated over $19,000,000 to this worthwhile cause.

 

Looking towards the future and helping more kids!

 

Today, the Tall Cedars’ Foundation has evolved and expanded our mission to provide direct relief to children and families affected by muscular dystrophy in our local communities to help cover medical treatments, therapeutic care, adaptive equipment and more through our new Muscular Dystrophy Relief Fund (MDRF) which will provide limited grants to cover muscular dystrophy related assistance for services and equipment not covered by traditional medical insurance.

 

What is the Symbolism of the White Rose?

The Masonic tenets of charity, relief, service, and philanthropy are ingrained in every Tall Cedar and Cedarette, as evidenced by the wearing of the white rose, which serves as a reminder that, in addition to all the colorful fun and celebration, Tall Cedars have a serious purpose, which is to support our foundation whose mission is to provide direct relief to assist children and families affected by muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular diseases.

 

The rose was adopted as a symbol because one of the local chapters or ‘Forests” sold roses at local events to raise funds in support of the foundation’s mission to help children. Moreover, it has become a symbol of hope for the children and families we serve.