Success Stories 2010:
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"To all whom this may concern,
I would personally like to thank all of those who have recently contributed their time and efforts in what I believe to be an awe-inspiring and frankly quite dramatic display of support from the home-front. The correspondence and care packages have been coming in at an overwhelming and nearly monumental pace. The "Any Soldier" campaign has seen tears from some, given hope to most, and has been inspirational to us all. Your relentless support has provided the simple reminder that any one of us would proudly die for a grateful nation in our ongoing fight against terrorism."
"Freedom is not Free"
Sergeant Brian Horn Iraq, Nov 2003 |
22 Jan 2010: "You and I both know that the life of a Soldier is not without sacrifice; but thanks to Any Soldier Inc., coping with a deployment has gotten a little easier."
General Raymond Odierno, Cdr, U.S. Forces - Iraq
(Letter HERE.)
12 Jan 2010: "President and Secretary Clinton on behalf of the Clinton Family Foundation take great pleasure in making a one time grant...to Any Soldier Inc."
"...On behalf of the Foundation, all best wishes for success in your worthy charitable endeavors."
The Clinton Family Foundation
28 Jun 2007: "By establishing an extensive network of U.S. soldiers available to distribute letters and care packages from home, Any Soldier Inc. has taken a leadership role in making sure the men and women of our military receive vital emotional support in their times of greatest need."
NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
(Letter HERE.)
1 Aug 2005: "Your organization's troop postings help our citizens show their steadfast support for our Armed Forces, and I am grateful."
President George W. Bush
(Letter HERE.)
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Brian (left) and his Platoon Sergeant with the first of the AnySoldier packages, October 2003. |
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"It is a great honor to share with others the excitement and happiness of the men and women fighting for our freedom over-seas when they receive a care package from total strangers. AnySoldier.com has provided we WWII Veterans from a retirement community here in California with hundreds of names and addresses of our military fighting this war on terrorism. During my time in the service I never was able to receive a care package from home due unfortunately to my being in a Japanese POW camp for three and a half years, and I can honestly say it would have meant so much to we POWs if we knew the folks back home cared. Well, we care: and we show it by sending 50 care packages every week to our comrades fighting for our freedom.
Thank you AnySoldier.com for making these care packages possible."
Lester Tenney, National Commander
American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor
"No matter personal opinions on the war, I believe every American understands and appreciates that men and women are sacraficing their lives daily in order to protect our freedom.
Our soldiers are national heroes and they should want for nothing. But they do.
Things we take for granted everyday, go a long way to a soldier away from their family and the comforts of home.
So please join me in supporting our troops by fulfilling their humble requests through www.AnySoldier.com.
Let us show our appreciation today and everyday until our heros are home safely. Bless you all."
Leah Remini, Actress
"My father was in the service and received a military burial where I was presented with our flag. I've gotten a few emails asking what the military website I have mentioned in the past was. The one to write our brave men and women dedicating their lives to some war somewhere. They LOVE hearing from you! That link is: www.ANYSOLDIER.com"
Dane Cook, Comedian
"I have many friends and now family that have been personally impacted by the inspiring work of AnySoldier.com while serving overseas. AnySoldier.com bridges the gap between willing Americans and our heroes, by giving us civilians realistic ways to serve those who are serving us."
Mike Vogel, Actor
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"I couldn't be any more proud to have been apart of such an honorable organization as AnySoldier.com. This is priceless, and I would like to thank all of you who entrusted me to be your contact. To have been able to distribute the mail personally as a contact to soldiers who get next to no mail at all and for that brief moment see the look of hope in their faces of good things to come. The hope that somebody out there does care. That somebody does in fact love them as they deservingly should be loved. The hope that some day their involvement in the fight on terror was to preserve those that believed in them so much through and through, until their fight was done. We fight so that maybe, just maybe your grandchildren won't have to.
Pray for us in all that we do."Sergeant Brian Horn Afghanistan, Nov 2005 |
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Our thanks to the many of you who talk about Any Soldier in your blogs! Some HERE.
19 August: "One Soldiers Simple Request Can Bring Joy to an Entire Platoon"
Lifestyle, Yahoo.com
12 August: "Flag bridges generations of veterans"
Phoenix News, AZ
9 August: "Elvis Rocks Mesquite"
Mesquite Local News, AZ
4 August: "Elvis Sock Hop to Benefit Any Soldier Project"
Mesquite Local News, AZ
3 August: "Eagle River business gets meals to families of C-17 crash victims~ Elmendorf AFB"
Phoenix News, AZ
Click here for July 2010 News
Sorry, due to workload many items are missing...
9 July: "Seniors donate packages to servicemen"
Star Local News, TX
4 July: "Freedom isn't free - ask a soldier"
TheSuburbanite.com, OH
Click here for June 2010 News
Click here for May 2010 News
16 May: "Letters From Home"
FOX News
8 May: "Support Our Troops!"
MasonicPrints.com
3 May: "Ping Pong Table for Camp Patriot" From email 18 May 2010:
"Hello! I work in Yahoo! for Good, Yahoo!'s Corporate Social Responsibility team. We are big fans of your site and appreciate all you do for our troops. In honor of Memorial Day, we are looking for inspiring stories about what people are doing to support the armed forces.
We posted a blog at http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/ping-pong-table-for-camp-patriot-1388784/ to look for these types of stories. As you can see, we've listed AnySoldier.com at the top of ways to help. We would really appreciate if you can comment on this blog with your story and forward this post to folks who may have amazing stories to share. The hope is that we'll find a story that is compelling enough to feature on Yahoo.com and shine an additional light on the cause.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Connie"
connie
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manager, yahoo! for good
1 May: "Trinity mails to troops, Care packages are to be sent to military troops in Afghanistan"
Williston Herald, ND
1 May: "Pasadena woman ships care packages to U.S. troops in Iraq, Afghanistan"
Pasadena Star-News - Pasadena, CA.
Click here for April 2010 News
Click here for March 2010 News
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Click here for January 2010 News
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| Great Events and Efforts 2010: |
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19 June:
To all the wonderful people at Any Solider.com, Thank you for all your help with our BBQ and supply drive at the Showboat Pub in Camas, WA. On June 19th we raised over $400.00 and collected enough supplies to put together over 30 care packages. It was so successful that we plan to do it once a month. The next drive will be July 31st starting at 4:00. Also thanks to the owners of the Showboat Pub and all the people that gave money and supplies. |
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| Riders and cagers were out in force at the Ithaca, Michigan Fairgrounds as dozens of AnySoldier.com supporters, Veterans, and warriors from around the country came to Michigan to join in the We Love Our Troops Charity Poker Ride, June 12, 2010. Proceeds from the event provide care packages to support our deployed warriors and AnySoldier.com
Ride organizer Christina Webster said, "This was truly a labor of love, and so many came together to make this ride a way to show how much we love and support our warriors. Thank you to all who made this such a beautiful day."
A special thank you to the Horn family who made the day extra special witheir presence and to Pam Tajak AnySoldier.com supporter who had the "traveling bake sale" to raise proceeds.
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for the 2nd annual We Love Our Troops Charity Poker Ride June 11, 2011. |
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| Heidi Edgar and Joni Scott |
27 March: Sprintime Tallahassee
It is an annual event that draws close to 200,000 people to watch a parade, run in a 5K race, and spend time and money in a Jubilee in the Park. Joni (Scotty on the forum) and I (Heidi Edgar) were set up in the Not-for-Profit area of the Jubilee again this year. We estimate that we personally talked to 600 people, and had about 350 note cards signed! These note cards are being distributed to our groups as well as one of the forum card swaps. |
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