NASCAR Nationwide team, ML Motorsports, and WISH for OUR HEROES, are pleased to announce the inaugural fundraiser “Red, White & YOU BBQ” featuring Collin Raye. The event will take place Sunday, October 7 th, at Spike’s Beach Bar in Warsaw, Indiana, and will benefit Indiana-based, WISH for OUR HEROES, and the local military it serves.
In just three years, WISH for OUR HEROES has granted over $1,000,000 in assistance to over 1100 troops worldwide. Through the granting of wishes, WISH for OUR HEROES assists active-duty military struggling with burdens caused by deployment and the daily strains of military life. By providing 100% transparency to donors, and a unique focus on assisting military members not covered by other charities, WISH for OUR HEROES assists families by providing basic needs and building family cohesiveness surrounding deployments. The organization maintains less than 10% administrative costs to ensure donated funds are allocated directly to those in need.
ML Motorsports became actively involved with WISH for OUR HEROES in April 2012, after observing the organization’s dedication to the troops, and their donors, who are provided information on the military families their donations directly benefit.
“This is a wonderful organization. To realize what they have accomplished in such a short time is amazing. We were astonished when we learned they were all volunteers, and we thought it was our turn to step up and help them raise funds for the troops,” said Mary Louise Miller, team owner.
As a result, ML Motorsports will be hosting the October 7 th event, with a special appearance from country music legend, Collin Raye. Raye, an avid supporter of WISH for OUR HEROES, has continuously volunteered with the organization and has assisted in granting several wishes at Ft. Campbell, Camp Lejeune, Ft. Bragg, and Walter Reed Bethesda.
“I have always admired the brave men and women who serve our country, and now have had the opportunity to work with WISH for OUR HEROES to grant several wishes. It’s a thrill to see the impact these wishes make in people’s lives, and I’m proud to do my small part,” said Raye.
In addition to Collin Raye, the event will include appearances from celebrities including NASCAR driver Johanna Long, actor/producer Drew Waters (Friday Night Lights) and wounded warrior and comedian master of ceremonies, Bobby Henline. The event will also feature the release of a new energy drink, Stand Strong™ by REM Beverages, Denver, Colorado. The drink was created as a fundraising vehicle for WISH for OUR HEROES and proceeds from the sale of the beverage will support their efforts. Stand Strong™ will officially launch at the Warsaw event.
“REM is honored to have the opportunity to create a private label energy drink product that supports the vision of WISH for OUR HEROES and delivers on their mission of aiding America’s military and their families,” said Robert Matuszewski of REM Beverages. “We are thrilled to participate in their fundraising goals.”
Proceeds from Red, White & YOU BBQ will directly benefit Indiana troops. To attend, contact Billy Hutchinson ([email protected]) before September 28, 2012. Spaces are limited. For additional information, visit www.wish4ourheroes.org or www.mlracing.com.
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