Local Fundraiser Scheduled For May 2008 to Benefit Wounded Warrior Project
- Sponsors Needed to Reach $50,000 Goal -
GREENVILLE, SC (December 10, 2007) – Upstate residents are working together to honor and assist our troops – especially those severely injured fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. A patriotic fundraising banquet will be held on May 15, 2008, with proceeds benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project.
U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis (R-SC) joined in the local effort. “I’m thankful that America’s finest are on the front lines defending our freedom around the globe. When our men and women in uniform return home with injuries, our number one priority is to care for their needs. Wounded Warrior Project has become a key element in the aid of our injured soldiers and provides a network for our injured heroes to be rehabilitated. I’m happy to support the Wounded Warrior Project, as they support America’s finest,” Inglis said.
The Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) is a non-profit organization, dedicated to raising awareness and enlisting the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, to help severely injured service members aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs.
“Through the Wounded Warrior Project Backpack Program alone, over 18,000 servicemen and women have already received assistance with personal items, delivered right to their rooms, at the military trauma centers and hospitals,” said Jeff Holt, SC organizing committee member and former Veterans Outreach Coordinator for U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC).
Who: U.S. Congressman Bob Inglis, Dr. Sheldon Herring, Ph.D., Roger C. Peace Hospital -Rehabilitation, Dr. Alex Juitt, USA- Ret., Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraq Freedom Transition Patient Advocate, WJBDVA Medical Center, Columbia along with SC Organizing Committee fundraising members.
What: Announcement of a SC fundraising banquet to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project on May 15, 2008, at Taylors First Baptist Church. Business leaders and local companies are encouraged to partner and contribute.
Where: Monday, December 10th, 9:30 am. Greenville Memorial Hospital, Medical Staff Auditorium, 701 Grove Road, Greenville, SC.
Why: To educate the public on the bravery and needs of our nations injured service members.
