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Valour-IT Drive 07 Kicks Off!
By John
It's that time of the year, folks. Project Valour-IT has turned into a blogosphere monster, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to buy voice-activated laptops for soldiers' who have lost the use of their limbs.
About this amazing project, from the horse's mouth:
Valour-IT has had a great year of fundraising, but the needs of the wounded continue, and our coffers are empty.Just in time, because the 2007 Valour-IT Veterans Day Fundraising Competition begins on Monday, October 29. Last year a merry band of milbloggers and friends raised over $230,000 dollars. This year, need among the wounded hasn't changed, with as many as 100 laptops going out each month. But every year, the amazing bloggers who participated have exceeded Valour-IT's wildest hopes. Let's do it again!
Here's the who, what, where, when, why and how of the competition:
Who: Bloggers of any and all stripes who support the U.S. Military
What: Raising $240,000 ($60,000/team) for Project Valour-IT,
Where: Starting on the blogs, then spreading through your community and into major media
When: Monday, 29 October through Saturday, 11 November (Veterans Day)
Why: Because reconnecting the wounded with the world is a vital part of their recovery
How: Signing up for your favorite military branch, blogging, auctioning, emailing, and spreading the news
Once again, OPFOR will be supporting Team Air Force (ignore any subversive treason from Marine/Navy/Army OPFOR bloggers). Here's the donation link:
Please consider donating! You won't find a more noble cause.
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Of course, for those of you who would prefer to join the Navy/Coast Guard team, you can go here and give generously....
Eagle!
None dare call it treason...
John this widget is no longer working, a new widget should be in your inbox.
On behalf of Soldier's Angels and myself, I thank you for your dedication to Project Valour-IT and for helping to provide for some very deserving Heroes. God Bless you!
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Wheels up!!!