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Arcadia Weekly Aug 15, 2011
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Benefit Planned Sept 3 for Families of Fallen SEALs
Monrovia Businesses Host Special Event
By Susan Motander
Most people were shocked by the news last weekend of the deaths of thirty military personnel and one highly trained and heroic working dog. That so many were all lost in one incident was stunning.
While the United States military pays for the burial and other immediate expenses related to these deaths, the families face many other financial burdens.
“The loss of the U.S. Navy SEALs in Afghanistan is the kind of news the Navy SEAL Foundation fears-but prepares for in our mission to provide immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and their families. When a member of the community falls, the Foundation helps the families with memorial services and defrays the financial costs of travel for immediate family members who live far away. These warriors were at the tip of the spear in the global war on terror, exhibiting extraordinary skill, courage, and commitment. It’s paramount for the Foundation to support their families here at home. When a warrior falls, the Foundation is prepared to take the burden of cost away from the families and help them with planning. The families will have enough to concern themselves with during this time.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the families of the 17 Navy SEALs and the 5 Naval Special Warfare forces who gave their lives serving their country on Aug. 6. Your loss is America’s loss. Your strength and courage will continue to inspire us each and every day, and it is an honor for the Navy SEAL Foundation to serve you. Please know we hold you close in our thoughts and are here to help you today, tomorrow and in the challenging times ahead.”
Vice Adm. Albert “Bert” Calland, III, USN, Chairman, Navy SEAL Foundation
How You Can Help
To help the families of the fallen Navy SEALs, please consider:
” Texting “SEAL” to 90999 to donate $10 to the Navy SEAL Foundation
” Donate over the phone by calling 757-763-5501
” Making an online gift
” Joining our Facebook page
One business in Monrovia has also stepped forward to assist them.
Team Crossfit Academy, 130 East Walnut Avenue, Monrovia, is holding a fund raising workout starting at 9 a.m. on September 3.
In the first week, approximately 1,400 people have registered, over 150 CrossFit Academy affiliates signed up to host event to help the SEALs’ families . Thus far $50,000 has been raised.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/31Heroes/143437529075994
Go to www.31Heroes.com register for the workout under the “Registration” tab – $31 gets you the workout & a t-shirt, make sure to put Team CrossFit Academy as the affiliate. (Register early to ensure receiving your shirt prior to the event) All proceeds go to Navy SEAL Foundation.
If a workout is not on your agenda, donations can be made directly to the Navy Seal Foundation. Checks to the foundation can be mailed to: Navy SEAL Foundation and mailed to the foundation c/o Beacon Media, 125 E. Chestnut, Monrovia, CA 91016. THese donations will be forwarded to the foundation. Donations can also be made on line at www.navySEALfoundation.org.
Any questions can be directed to Team CrossFit Academy 626-241-6096 or Andrea Olivas of Monrovia Weekly 626-408-2752.
There is also a link for more information on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=202285209825621
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