Today is Christmas, 2009. A time when many families throughout the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. For others with less religious foundations it is a time for recognizing the holidays and the spirit of giving gifts to family and friends. In our country, we have experienced over the past twelve months certain changes in the way our nation is to be governed. I have spent most of this time questioning and challenging new theories put forth by a new President.
Today, I want to said aside these thoughts and the tendency to wallow in pity, regrets and anger and give sincere thanks to all the organizations throughout our great country who on a daily basis give time and money to the less fortunate citizens who experience difficulties and sadness on a daily basis. I want today to specifically recognize just two out of thousands of such organizations who particularly direct their efforts to a charity close to my heart as a retired serviceman.
Lt Colonel Oliver North is the founder of Freedom Alliance. Since 2003, over $10 million has been raised for the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund designated for the education of children of U.S. service members who have been killed or 100% permanently disabled in the service of our country. The money is raised through Freedom Concerts and generous donations from the Sean Hannity Show and its listeners on Fox Radio and Television.
The other organization is the Wounded Warrior Project whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors returning home from service in Afghanistan and Iraq. The organization was founded when a group of veterans watching the evening news were moved by the difficult stories of the wounded service members returning home. The resulting efforts have provided support for the severely wounded and help them on the road to healing, both physically and mentally. This organization has provided over $33 million in efforts to outreach programs, rehabilitation, coping and family services, and transition to civilian work force.
If you would like more information on these worthy organizations dedicated to helping our brave service personnel please check there websites as follows:
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