800 members of the San Diego and Imperial County communities were treated to an enriching and uplifting experience at the 2009 Real Heroes Breakfast hosted by the American Red Cross San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter. The sold-out event raised over $170,000 for the American Red Cross Services to the Armed Forces Program (SAF), a government-mandated yet donor-funded program that provides emergency communications, among other vital services to our service members and their families.
In the mission to continue offering these support-services to our troops, the local Red Cross has also launched the 12 for 12 Program. For a donation of $12 per month for 12 months or a one-time donation of $144, donors can help the Red Cross facilitate emergency communications and other important services for 12 military families over the course of one year.
In his speech, Rear Admiral Garry Bonelli, keynote speaker of the Real Heroes Breakfast emphasized the importance of supporting our troops. Many years of experience in the Navy SEALS helped the Rear Admiral provide insight into the lives of members of our Armed Forces and their families and just how much they benefit from the American Red Cross Services to the Armed Forces Program (SAF)
By introducing the 12 For 12 Program, the American Red Cross San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter hopes to provide an avenue, from which our community can support our service members. They ultimately hope to raise enough interest and funding that will enable them to continue providing these very important services to members of our Armed Forces.
800 members of the San Diego and Imperial County communities were treated to an enriching and uplifting experience at the 2009 Real Heroes Breakfast hosted by the American Red Cross San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter. The sold-out event raised over $170,000 for the American Red Cross Services to the Armed Forces Program (SAF), a government-mandated yet donor-funded program that provides emergency communications, among other vital services to our service members and their families.
In the mission to continue offering these support-services to our troops, the local Red Cross has also launched the 12 for 12 Program. For a donation of $12 per month for 12 months or a one-time donation of $144, donors can help the Red Cross facilitate emergency communications and other important services for 12 military families over the course of one year.
In his speech, Rear Admiral Garry Bonelli, keynote speaker of the Real Heroes Breakfast emphasized the importance of supporting our troops. Many years of experience in the Navy SEALS helped the Rear Admiral provide insight into the lives of members of our Armed Forces and their families and just how much they benefit from the American Red Cross Services to the Armed Forces Program (SAF)
By introducing the 12 For 12 Program, the American Red Cross San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter hopes to provide an avenue, from which our community can support our service members. They ultimately hope to raise enough interest and funding that will enable them to continue providing these very important services to members of our Armed Forces.