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"They also serve who only stand and wait." --John Milton
For more than 75 years, the last Sunday in September has been designated as Gold Star Mothers Day, in recognition of the sacrifice made by mothers who have lost a son or daughter in service to our country. This is a distinction no parent would ever wish to earn -- please keep all Gold Star Mothers (and Fathers) in your thoughts and prayers.
(Photo: Gold Star Mothers Memorial in Larkin Plaza, Yonkers, NY by artist, Richard Masloski)
Great news, Facebook friends! 2016 is proving to be a remarkable year for the organization. We are on track to reach, if not surpass, the 3,000 flight mark, we've hosted our most successful fundraisers to date AND we are very close to gaining 10,000 Facebook followers!
Would you consider sharing the Luke's Wings page with your networks to help us share our mission? Your support is invaluable and we thank you for allowing us to serve our Wounded Warriors, Veterans in Hospice Care and Special Operators day after day. Here are just a few of the moments you've made possible!
-Team Luke's Wings
We'd like to throw this Thursday back to our inaugural Heroes Walk to Fly! Check out some of the photos from the 2014 event! This year, we will be hosting Luke's Wings 3rd Annual Heroes Walk to Fly on October 9th and would love for YOU to be there with us!
Not in the Washington, DC area, but still want to participate? No worries - there's a Virtual Walker option! Join us in walking so others can fly!
Register here: www.active.com/bethesda-md/walking/heroes-walk-to-fly-presented-by-saic-2016
As the Baltimore Orioles' regular season winds down, we'd like to congratulate them on their achievements this season! We are very thankful for our continued partnership with the Orioles organization and their Relief Pitcher, Darren O'Day, who has committed $50 for every batter he strikes out during the 2016 season!
So far, he's struck out 33 batters - raising $1,650 for our warrior families! It's our hope the O's have continued success and are able to reach the postseason, too!
Read more about our partnership here: baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/bal/community/lukeswings.jsp
#LetsGoOs #KeepThemFlying
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Luke's Wings provides families with the means to visit injured service members during their hospitalization and rehabilitation.
Thank you to Friends of the Brave for their generosity in hosting a fundraiser on Luke's Wings' behalf that raised $2,500!! With our average flight cost hovering around $350, this contribution will allow us to provide around 7 flights for our combat altered and veterans in hospice care! Please visit their page and give them a "Like"!
Friends of the Brave was honored to present a check to Luke's Wings this past Thursday at our Craft Beer event. Jennifer Magerer from Luke's Wings was present to accept the check. Luke’s Wings is an organization dedicated to the support of service members who have been wounded in battle. Recognizing the immediate need for families to be with their loved ones at such a difficult time, Luke’s Wings provides families with the means to visit during the service member’s hospitalization and rehabilitation. To learn more about Luke's Wings and how to donate air miles you can go to their website at www.lukeswing.org
