The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion in New York State are proud to announce a Walk-A-Thon to benefit the 14 Veterans Administrative Medical Centers in New York State, the 5 New York State Veterans Homes along with Fisher House in Albany, New York. The Walk-A-Thon will take place on April 12, 2008, in a city near you.
This Walk-A-thon will benefit the Veterans residing at each of these facilities, assist in their care and meet some of the needs of their family members while they are visiting. These funds will help voluntary service departments purchase personal hygiene products, board games, home computers, DVD’s, coffee makers, movies passes, tickets to sporting events, phone cards, along with renovating and upgrading recreation and therapy equipment. Funds are always needed for the upkeep of the Fisher House.
The Fisher House provides veterans families a place to stay at no charge while their loved ones are receiving medical care at Stratton Veterans Administration Medical Center. The New York State Veterans Homes are assisted living homes for veterans. Recreational and social donations are always welcomed and improve the quality of life for our Veterans residing there.
With the amount of veterans returning from active duty from the conflicts in the Middle East these young men and women need the services provided at our VAMC’s in New York State and there family’s need help to adjusting to their loved ones medical condition suffered in our time of war. Let’s not forget our aging veterans who have served our country in the past. They with no doubt deserve the best in recreational and socialization programs that can be offered to them.
This Walk-A-thon will be held all across New York State on April 12, 2008. It will take place in all the major metropolitan areas as well as other cities in New York State. We have a goal of raising at least $100,000.00 during this day. With your support and love for our country this figure can easily be doubled.
Any questions can be answered by contacting Thomas or Nancy Kurk at 585-393-0636, or by email. We thank you in advance for your support and please remember:
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