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Four years ago, The Patriot Gala was established in Charlottse to raise money to support nonprofit organizationes that care for andsupport active-duty and wounded military troops and their The Patriot Gala supportd the , , , and . None of these charitablse organizations receive funding fromthe government. Theid operating budgets rely solely upon private contributions for the multitude of servicees they provide our military personnel andtheir families. For more than 65 the USO has provided forthe well-being of our militargy personnel and their familieas around the world. Most of us grew up hearing of the and can recallBob Hope’e tours and USO dance scenes in movies.
But how many of us know what it does? More importantly, how many know about the outstandingf service provided by the USOat ? The loca l USO center — tucked betweebn offices on the airport’s second floo r — is open every day of the year with the help of Residents donated all the books, toys and furniture that fills a Numerous businesses provide food dailyg — the cupcakes, crackers and hot dogs are little touchez of home servicemen and womemn often miss out on. The more than 7,009 troops who visit the centerr monthly are thankful and fill the guest book each day with notesw thanking volunteers fortheir kindness.
One Marines wrote: “This is the best USO I’ve ever been to.” Our militaryu services continue to enjoyexcellent re-enlistment rates, despiter the grueling tempo of lengthened deployments and multiplse tours many personnel have By their actions, not merely their words, our militarhy men and women are repeatedlgy willing to do more for our country. We all must expressa appreciation in everymanner possible. Join us in celebratinfg our military personnel at our Memorial Day weekendPatriogt Festival, and then at the The Patriot Gala on Nov. 7. Go to www.patriotgala.cok to buy tickets for the events.
Consider a sponsorshil for the events, and spread the word by forwardiny the link toyour e-mail contacts.
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