FISHING -- A program to help ailing veterans heal with the therapy of fly tying got a $1,700 boost from the Post Falls Cabela's store on Saturday.

Moscow Elks Veteran’s Project Chairman George Paris said the donation will help ensure the continuation of the Elks PTSD Veteran’s Fly Tying and Casting Program. 

The primary goals of the fly tying program are to teach veteran students attending the University of Idaho and Washington State University suffering from PTSD all aspects of fly tying and casting techniques, Paris explained in a Cabela's media release.

Fly-tying kits and materials to keep the program going were purchased through the Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, which is supported through donations by Post Falls Cabela’s shoppers who round up during checkout.

"The time and expenses provided are a small price to pay for the time and sacrifice these veterans have given to our country,” Paris said.