* MELISSA JONES KICKS-OFF TOUR OF MILITARY BASES
Country Singer Releases Exclusive CD To Benefit Military Families - her song, Red, White and Blue Night in Georgia is a testament to the love, pride and devotion we all share for our men and women serving our country. “I have a very strong emotional connection to the story -- my younger brother Jake was seriously injured in Iraq by a roadside bomb at the same time I was being pitched this song. He is home now, recovering, but he and his family have been changed forever. My heart goes out to anyone who has a loved one serving any where in the world.” (Melissa Jones)
Proceeds from the album will be donated to Hope For The Warriors™.

Melissa Jones Military Base Tour Schedule * 7/09 - Bethesda Naval Base (Bethesda, MD)
* 7/10 - Navy Exchange Oceana Mall (Virginia Beach, VA)
* 7/11 - Fort Balvoir (Washington, DC)
* 7/12 - Fort Bragg, Womack Hospital (Fort Bragg, NC)
* 7/13 - Ft. Campbell PX (Clarksville, TN)
* 7/17 - Fort Hood main PX (Waco, TX)

* In early 2008, production began on a documentary to educate the American public about the current and ongoing needs of the wounded service memebers and their families. The documnetray will include interviews with service members who have faced their challenges with courage and honor. The documentary will air later in the year.

* On June 17, 2008, Shannon Maxwell spoke at the National Association of COunty Veterans Service Officers' 2008 Annual Training Conference in North Charleston, SC. Her topic was the "Spouses's Perspective When Dealing with wounded warriors and Hope For The Warriors". In her speech she addressed the historical perspective, special issues when dealing with a seriously wounded spouse, available resources for both the spouse and the injured service member, and ideas on how Veteran Service Officers can best serve both the care giving spouse and the veteran.

* The Chopper of Honor, an icon of support, will be present in bike shows and showcased in organizations across the nation. While the bike is touring and on display, the Injured Warriors Campaign will accept contributions to help meet the needs of injured service men and women and their families in partnership and collaboration through Hope For The Warriors™ programs.

PAST NEWS

January 2008:
* Burger King Check Presentation - Read more
* A Warrior's Wish™ - $100,000 grant to help purchase a new home - Read more
* Spring 2008 Spouse Scholarship Ceremony held in NYC - Read more

May 2008:

Spring has sprung and so has the Hope For The Warriors™ New York Office! The first weekend in May, Team Hope For The Warriors™ will participate in the Long Island Festival of Races on May 4, 2008 in East Meadow, NY. Hope For The Warriors™ will participate in the three day race expo to further promote the team and our mission to support wounded service members, their families and the families of the fallen. On Sunday, the team will run the 10K event!