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“Iraq 2010”
- by Kevin Brown (former W4OH wish recipient)
When Kevin Brown returned from his Iraq deployment this month, the first thing we asked him was, “What’s it really like over there now?” The media portrays the war in various ways, but we wanted to hear first-hand if our troops’ efforts have been successful, and whether the sacrifices made by our troops have helped reach a common goal between Iraq and the U.S.
Click Here to Read Kevin’s Story – Baghdad 2010
50th Wish Video:
Wish # 52- The Most Magical Place On Earth
Wish 52 – Click here to read about the wish.
Wish # 51- A Ft. Hood Soldier’s Wish for her Disabled Mother: “Her health is my greatest wish.”
Wish 51 – Click here to read about the wish.
Wish 4 Our Heroes Celebrates 50 Wishes Granted!
Click here to read the press release!
Wish # 49- Fort Hood Family Feels Heat of Texas Summer
Friend’s Wish Submission Returns Cool Air to Family Home
Wish 49 – Click here to read about the wish.
Wish # 48- It’s The Small Things…
Ft. Campbell Family Relies on Technology to Stay Together During Deployment
Wish 48 – Click here to read about the wish.
Wish # 47- Deploying Soldier Plays Golf with Tony Romo
Wish 47 – Click here to read about the wish.
Wish # 46- A Week In Paradise -
Recently Deployed Soldier Spends Belated Honeymoon in St. Thomas
Wish 46 – Click here to read about the wish.
Thank you to our friends at Camp Atterbury for hosting a 5K Fun Run in honor of W4OH today! Photo release by Sgt. Will Hill (Camp Atterbury).
Jeff Wells, president and founder of Wish For Our Heroes, thanks approximately 70 Soldiers for participating in a 5K fun run/walk to raise money and awareness for Wish For Our Heroes at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center Aug. 18. Wish For Our Heroes is a non-profit charitable foundation that grants wishes for military servicemembers which are currently under hardship. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Will Hill)
Approximately 70 Soldiers run in a 5K fun run/walk to help raise money and awareness for Wish For Our Heroes at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center Aug. 18. Wish For Our Heroes is a non-profit charitable foundation that grants wishes for military servicemembers which are currently under hardship. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Will Hill)
Jeff Wells, president and founder of Wish For Our Heroes, and approximately 70 Soldiers run into the sunrise during a 5K fun run/walk to help raise money and awareness for Wish For Our Heroes at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center Aug. 18. Wish For Our Heroes is a non-profit charitable foundation that grants wishes for military servicemembers which are currently under hardship. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Will Hill)
Wish # 45- There’s No Place Like Home!
Wish 45 – Click here to read about the wish.
LOCAL RESIDENTS LAUNCH WISH FOR OUR HEROES CHARITY
Click here to read more! – Fishers Business Insider
Wish # 44- We’re Going to Disney World!
Wish 44 – Click here to read about the wish.
New President’s Weekly Update from Jeff Wells
Click here to view the update.
What an honor – SPC Kevin Brown and the 317th Engineer Company presented W4OH with a flag that was flown in our honor in Iraq during his deployment.
Thank you, Kevin, and WELCOME HOME!
Video Update – Wish # 36
Wish # 41 – Our Thanks to a Hard-Working Seaman
Wish 41 – Click here to read about the wish.
Wish # 43 – Emily -The Fighting Princess
Wish 43 – Click here to read about the wish.
Wish # 42 – A Marine’s Wish to Thank His Wife for Standing by His Side
Wish 42 – Click here to read about the wish.
Press Release announcing new Wish 4 Our Heroes – Arizona Chapter!
Click here to read the press release.
WISH # 40 – Injured soldier receives washer/dryer set.
Wish 40 – Click here to read about the wish.
WISH # 39 – Wish for our Heroes provides pet care for air force couple during vacation
Wish 39 – Click here to read about the wish.
WISH # 38 – Army Couple Receives Belated Honeymoon to Horseshoe bay
Wish 38 – Click here to read about the wish.
A HUGE thank you to Burnt Store Golf & Activity Club (Punta Gorda, FL)!!
Burnt Store hosted a charity golf outing on Memorial Day, and raised $9,345.00 for Wish For Our Heroes!! Aside from our Pepsi grant, this is our single largest contribution to Wish For Our Heroes to date. Cliff, Joyce, Diane, Bob and Janet – we are beyond appreciative of your efforts and your overwhelming generosity. THANK YOU!!!
See the Punta Gorda Herald article:
The Sun-Memorial Day – Filling ‘Wish For Our Heroes’ Coffers
W4OH is pleased to announce the establishment of an Arizona chapter, launching July 1st! We are now accepting volunteers in the greater Phoenix area.
Contact Gary if interested: gfa@wish4ourheroes.org
Looking for a good Father’s Day gift?
Grant a wish in your father’s name (all wishes are tax deductible), and we will send a personalized note to your father thanking him for his service, and indicating who’s family was assisted with the donation.
WISH # 37 – AIR FORCE WIFE BATTLES HEALTH CONCERNS
Wish 37 – Click here to read about the wish.
WISH # 36 – DEPLOYED SOLDIER REQUESTS WISH FOR EXPECTING WIFE
Wish 36 – Click here to read about the wish.
Media:
WISH # 35 – AMERICAN HERO WHO SACRIFICED MUCH, REQUESTS LITTLE IN RETURN
WISH # 35 – Click here to read about the wish.
WISH # 34 – CAMP ATTERBURY SOLDIER RECEIVES NEW TRANSMISSION FOR AUTOMOBILE
Wish #34- Click here to read the story.
WISH # 33 – WISH FOR OUR HEROES COOKS UP SURPRISE FOR ARMY FAMILY BEFORE DEPLOYMENT
Wish #33- Kimbel – WISH FOR OUR HEROES COOKS UP SURPRISE FOR ARMY FAMILY BEFORE DEPLOYMENT
WISH #28-32 GRANTED: Beyond the Lights!
Wishes #28-32-Beyond the Lights
Check it out!
Jeff Wells talks about the Pepsi Refresh Project with Don Stuck of X103 and Q-95. It will air on WNDE-AM Saturday at 7 am, WFBQ-FM (Q95) Sunday at 7 am, and WRZX-FM (X103) Sunday at 9 am.
WISH # 27 – KING FOR A DAY
Wish 27 – MARINE FAMILY TO REGROUP AT MIDWEST THEME PARK
WISH # 26 – “Nine Tenths of Education is Encouragement”
Wish 26 – What is the value of an education?
PEPSI GRANT SHOWS BIG DIVIDENDS
1st PEPSI WISH PROVIDES CAR TO FORT GORDON FAMILY – Click Here to read about the wish!
5/4/2010 –
Wish for Our Heroes grants wishes to active-duty military
5/3/2010 –
Wish for Our Heroes grants wishes to active-duty military
4/30/10 – We received our first $25,000 Pepsi check. Thank you so much again for making this possible! –Wish Team
PRESS RELEASE
Wish For Our Heroes Awarded $50,000 in Pepsi Refresh Project
Beverage Leader Supports Public’s Favorite Ideas to Refresh the World
(APRIL 26, 2010) – Phoenix-Wish For Our Heroes, a non-profit organization that grants wishes for active military, announced today that it is one of 10 causes to receive $50,000 in the Pepsi Refresh Project. Wish For Our Heroes finished 3rd among nearly 1,100 organizations competing in the $50,000 category.
The Pepsi Refresh Project (www.refresheverything.com) is an online grant program that, in 2010, will award $20 million to projects intended to improve, or “refresh” communities through an online, democratic voting process. In March, Wish For Our Heroes competed to raise funds for granting wishes to active military. Americans voted for their favorite ideas at www.refresheverything.com, and after a competitive month, Wish For Our Heroes achieved their goal of securing $50,000.
“This is the first grant Wish For Our Heroes has received, as contributions to date have been from individuals or small businesses,” explained Jeff Wells, President and Founder of Wish For Our Heroes. “This grant surpasses the total value of wishes we have granted since our inception in November, and this amount of money will help many deserving families of our active-duty military.”
In total, the Pepsi Refresh Project awarded two $250,000, ten $50,000, ten $25,000 and ten $5,000 grants.
“We couldn’t be more appreciative of the efforts Pepsi and its partners have made to better communities. Not only will this grant assist us in helping our U.S. military, it has raised awareness for our foundation, and the many other organizations working hard to make a difference in the world,” explained Wells.
Wish For Our Heroes strives to relieve hardship circumstances not covered by existing military charities. Since November, the foundation has granted 25 wishes with a total value of $45,000.
For more information, visit www.wish4ourheroes.org , or our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Phoenix-Wish-For-Our-Heroes/153138900347?ref=ts
About Phoenix-Wish For Our Heroes
Incorporated in 2009, The Phoenix-Wish For Our Heroes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) foundation dedicated to “Helping Heroes Battle Hardships”, by granting wishes to active-duty military and their families. Our mission is to be the largest source of aid to active-military families, granting one wish for every member of our Armed Forces. www.wish4ourheroes.org .
W4OH now a part of Ebay Giving Works program!
Buy and Sell on eBay for Wish For Our Heroes
You can support Wish For Our Heroes when you buy or sell on eBay, with the eBay Giving Works program.
Wish For Our Heroes is part of the eBay Giving Works program. So, you can support our mission when you buy and sell on eBay
Wish For Our Heroes is fortunate to have the support of many celebrities who have donated signed memorabilia and auction items to help raise funds for our cause. Each week, we auction items through eBay’s Giving Works program. Giving Works allows us to sell items without the standard eBay fees, so your entire donation goes toward granting wishes. Additionally, anyone can sell items on eBay and donate 10% to 100% of their item’s final sale price to Wish For Our Heroes, and sellers get a credit on their final value fees. Additionally, anyone can make a general donation to Wish For Our heroes through eBay’s “Donate Now” program.
Browse listings that support Wish For Our Heroes
You can find whatever you’re looking for on eBay – from baseball cards to new cars and more. When you do, shop for items that benefit us. You can get a great deal and support Wish For Our Heroes at the same time!
Donate 10%-100% of your sale to Wish For Our Heroes
You can also support Wish For Our Heroes when you sell on eBay. Just designate our organization to receive 10-100% of your final sale price the next time you list something great.
Did you know that charity listings often get more bids and higher prices than regular eBay listings? Boost your sales and support our critical work while you’re at it! Plus eBay gives back to you too, with a fee credit on your basic selling fees.
Make an immediate donation to Wish For Our Heroes through PayPal
Wish 4 Our Heroes T-shirts now available in the Wish Shop. Click here to purchase.
WISH #22
AN OUT-OF THE ORDINARY WISH BECOMES EXTRAORDINARY:
WISH FOR OUR HEROES ASSISTS THREE MILITARY FAMILIES BY AIDING SCOUT TROOP PLAGUED BY VANDALISM
WISH #23
WISH FOR OUR HEROES ASSISTS ARMY FAMILY DURING WIFE’S MEDICAL TREATMENTS
WE DID IT!
Thanks to all of you who voted, voted, and voted some more in the Pepsi Refresh Project. We are beyond pleased to announce that all of your hard work paid off – WE HAVE SECURED $50,000 FROM PEPSI!! Every penny that we receive from Pepsi will go directly toward granting wishes. THANK YOU for your support with this campaign. It’s been a wonderful experience for all involved, and we can’t thank Pepsi enough for the opportunity. This has opened a lot of doors for us as a foundation. We have already received several new wish requests as a result, and we’ve received a lot of support and positive feedback on the foundation as a whole. Our hats are off to all of you who helped us achieve this goal. Your efforts are going to help us grant a lot of wishes!!
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