July 12, 2008
SAN JOSE, Calif.
Salute to Armed Forces Day
The San Jose Earthquakes will be honoring the Armed Forces at their Salute to Armed Forces Day on Saturday, July 12 when they host the Colorado Rapids at Buck Shaw Stadium. The game will begin at 1:00 p.m. PT. The day will feature tributes to the military, beginning with a pre-game ceremony honoring all active and inactive military, veterans and their families. Throughout the game, there will be public service announcements displayed from troops stationed all over the world on the video board. Fans will have the opportunity to send their own messages to the troops from the game. The Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard will also have an on-site presence at the game. All military members will be able to purchase discounted tickets to the game and those in attendance will receive a commemorative San Jose Earthquakes Salute to Armed Forces military challenge coin. Season ticket holders will be able to get involved in the day by donating their tickets to the troops and their families through an Earthquakes ticket exchange program. For more information about the event, contact Bobbie Blessing-Caffe at (408)556-7711 or bblessing@sjearthquakes.com.
 

July 19, 2008
ST. LOUIS, Mo.
Al Hrabosky to Host All Day Fundraising Event
Little Patriots Embraced is partnering with Al Hrabosky and the Cardinal’s Alumni for an all day fundraising event downtown at Al Hrabosky’s Restaurant. The general public is invited to join us to learn more about the organization and support their efforts to service military families. For more information, please contact us at (314)567-5777 or email info@littlepatriotsembraced.org.
 

July 20, 2008
JOLIET, Ill.
Steak Dinner
Operation Care Package invites all to attend a steak dinner at Outback Steakhouse in Joliet, Ill., to enjoy a great meal and support the troops. Tickets go on sale June 5. All proceeds will help send care packages to servicemembers. For more information, please contact Debbie at (815) 723-6960 or Pat at (815) 478-3147 or visit www.operationcarepackage.org.
 

August 25, 2008
AMBLER, Pa.
1st Annual Downrange -Charity Golf Tournament
Talamore Country Club will host a charity golf tournament at 9 a.m. on Aug. 25 to benefit charities that support downrange medical facilities that provide care to wounded and sick servicemembers in Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany, and VA hospitals in the U.S. The cost is $155 per person. Talamore Country Club is located at 723 Talamore Drive in Ambler, Pa. For more information, contact Ron Staiger at ronstaiger@yahoo.com.
 

September 09, 2008
SAN JOSE, Calif.
Iron Construction 2008 Charity Golf Classic
For the fourth consecutive year, Operation: Care and Comfort will be the beneficiary of funds raised in the Iron Construction Charity Golf Classic at beautiful Cinnebar Hills, in San Jose, Calif. This golf tournament features all five military branches, playing in a tournament within the tournament. With military color guards, an authentic M*A*S*H* tent bar, and even a military piper to pipe in the golfers at sunset, this tournament is truly one of a kind. All funds raised are used to send holiday care packages to our troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, and conflict regions. For information on how you may participate, please visit www.operationcareandcomfort.org or www.ironconstruction.com.
 

November 11, 2008
PATERSON, N.J.
Annual Beefsteak Dinner
Family and Friends For Freedom Fund will host their Annual Beefsteak Dinner on Nov. 11, 2008 at the Brownstone at 351 W. Broadway in Paterson, N.J. The even will last from 6:30-10:30 p.m. and will include a raffle, silent auction, 50/50, and guest speakers. The ticket donation amount is $50 per person. For more information, please visit www.injuredmarinesfund.org.