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April 16, 2011

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Operation American Pride

Putting American Pride where it counts the most !

John 15:13  -  Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

HEARTS TO HEROES - A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE CAREGIVERS OF OUR WOUNDED MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN. (Click Here for info)

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Listed below are a few examples of how Operation American Pride, Inc. has been able to assist our military heroes who find themselves in need of a little extra assistance.

December 2010 - Assisted an Army Veteran who is attending an accredited college.  Provided financial assistance.

December 2010 -  Donated four gift cards to assist local veterans during the Christmas season.

November 2010 - Donated funds to assist AMVETS Post 44 in their support for a special Toys for Tots drive.

November 2010 - Through the generosity of many donations at our special fund raiser for a US Marine and his mother, Operation American Pride was able to donate a substantial amount to assist them financially.

October 2010 - A US Army Veteran of the Iraqi War was in need of emergency assistance to purchase groceries for his family of five children.  The James A. Haley social worker contacted Operation American Pride with a request to assist this family.  After verifying the veterans status, Operation American Pride purchased a two week supply of groceries.  .  We truly thank God for such the blessing to meet this young family.

September 2010 - A military veteran was referred to us by James A. Haley hospital, who was in need of assistance in purchasing a special diet supplement.  He required assistance while waiting for the VA to process his need and pass it thru their administrative system.  We were blessed to purchase the diet supplement with a three week supply, at which time he would start receiving the supplement from the VA.

September 2010 - A US Marine injured in 2005 while serving in Iraq, who is recovering from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and from being burned, all due to a car bomb, was in need of assistance.  Operation American Pride was blessed to provide assistance to this Marine and his mother.  In addition, we are holding a fund raiser on 13 November 2010, in North Port, FL, hosted by the American Legion Post 254, AMVETS post 312, and VFW Post 8203 to further assist them financially. 

September 2010 - A Viet Nam era veteran was referred to us by the James A. Haley social workers.  After reviewing his request, Operation American Pride, Inc was able to assist this proud veteran with a donation.

August 2010 - A Viet Nam ERA Veteran recently had his right leg amputated.  This was a non-service related procedure, however, he is a Veteran of the Viet Nam War and was in need of assistance.  The James A. Haley VA Hospital social worker requested assistance from Operation American Pride.  Operation American Pride was blessed to be able to purchase the vehicle adjustment he needed in order to be able to drive his car and remain independent.

July 2010 - A soldier recovering from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and severe burns over 90 % of his body was in  need of assistance.  The soldier only has use of one hand, and currently cannot speak.  As he continually dropped his notebook computer, Operation American Pride, Inc was contacted to assist in purchasing him an IPAD.  Thru the assistance of many caring citizens, Operation American Pride was able to purchase him an IPAD which he uses to communicate.  We thank our Lord for such a blessing of generosity from so many wonderful Americans.

July 2010 - A soldier who had completed his rehabilitation at James A. Haley VA center, was scheduled to return to his home in Wisconsin.  He estimated he had enough funds to get him half way home driving his car.  Operation American Pride, Inc, donated sufficient funding to insure he would make it all the way to his home of record in Wisconsin.

July 2010 - A Marine Veteran, age 31, living in California and recovering from a stroke was in need of financial assistance.  Operation American Pride, Inc donated funds to assist him in a time of need.

July 2010 - A soldier was recovering from an injury sustained in combat at the James A. Haley hospital, he was injured when his helicopter crashed in combat.  The soldier’s home base is in Alaska!  His young wife and children were allowed to accompany him to the VA center.  Funds began to run low, the mother was assisting with his recovery therefore, she was required to place the small children in day care.  Funds ran out and more were needed for childcare.  Operation American Pride, Inc donated funds to help cover daycare expenses.

June 2010 - A soldier recovering from injuries in combat, who is now a paraplegic, was in need of a printer for his home computer.  The printer would eliminate a 50 mile round-trip drive each time he needed to send paperwork to the VA hospital.  Furthermore, he is going through his “Med Board” and was required to scan and fax paperwork to Fort Bragg, NC.  Each time he had to send a new document, he had to drive the 50 mile round-trip to use the James A. Haley scanner and printer.  A case worker requested assistance in obtaining a printer for the soldier.  Operation American Pride, Inc., ordered the printer and delivered it to his home.  What an honor it was to meet this young man.  He was so positive, so looking forward to his future, we were very humbled to have met him.

June 2010 - A young soldier recovering from injuries sustained in combat, which has left him a paraplegic, was chosen to participate in the “Military Paraplegic Games” in Denver, CO which were to be held July 1-11, 2010.  The young soldier purchased a ticket from Tampa to Denver for his “bride to be” in order for her to be his caregiver while in Denver.  His trip was covered by the military, however, he could not go unless he had a caregiver to go with him.  When he realized this, he discovered he did not have sufficient funds to bring her from WV to Tampa in order to make the trip with him.  Operation American Pride, Inc donated one round-trip ticket from Charleston, WV to Tampa, FL.

May 2010 - A father was in need of an airline ticket to return home after assisting with his son’s recovery.  He had spent two months working with his son and helping him to recover.  Operation American Pride, Inc donated an airline ticket to Chicago.

May 2010 - A Navy man was going through rehabilitation at the James A. Haley hospital for wounds suffered in a training accident.  While going through his rehabilitation, he met a young lady online.  Their friendship blossomed and she made one trip per month to assist in his recovery.  The James A. Haley social worker asked if we could assist in her transportation costs to and from Mississippi.  Operation American Pride, Inc donated sufficient funds to allow her four additional trips.

May 2010 - A elderly parent spent three months at the James A. Haley hospital helping her son through rehabilitation and was ready to return to her home in Jacksonville, FL.  She had arrived at James A. Haley with her husband, however, he had to return home after only one month.  The husband returned home in the family car.  When she was ready to return home, she discovered she did not have sufficient funds to return home.  Operation American Pride, Inc donated a one-way airline ticket to get her home.

April 2010 - A soldier recovering from a severe spinal injury, which left him as a quadriplegic, and who is living in the Tampa area was in need of financial assistance.  This brave soldier is a father of a beautiful little girl.  Operation American Pride, Inc assisted this American hero through a financial donation.