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SPECIAL EVENTS

* Special Promotions to Benefit OPERATION GRATITUDE

1. Lake Havasu Patriot Days

2. Nanny McPhee Screening - update
3. Gratitude Card Collection
4. Down & Dirty for the Troops - New York and Sacramento
5. The 500,00th Care Package
6. Gold and Silver Fundraiser
7. American Veterans Traveling Tribute



Patriot Days in Lake Havasu

September 15 - 26, 2010

           

Show your patriotism and support of the men and women in uniform!

AVTT and the Lake Havasu Hospitality Association have joined together to create a signature event that celebrates freedom, promotes patriotism and demonstrates community support for those men and women who have and continue to protect and defend us. 

GOAL: raise funds to send 20,000 Operation Gratitude Care Packages, write 20,000 letters and gather beanie babies and knitted scarves for each package

Please come and enjoy the fun in the sun in the Most Patriotic Community in the US and help us make an historic effort to support our troops. Lets show the next generation what our great country is all about!

"Cost of Freedom Tribute" will be on display along with many activities for the whole family.


For more Info Visit: PATRIOT DAYS              
                                                        View Video:
 




Nanny McPhee Returns

Universal Pictures and Operation Gratitude
Invite You to a Special Screening on July 14th!
 

"SOLD OUT" - Due to an overwhelming response, another screening date is being planned for prior to August Release date. Please check back for further details.

Thank you for your enthusiasm!!

Watch the Official Trailer or Visit Official Website


Gratitude Card Collection

Thank you for helping us create our Gratitude Card Collection!

Now we'd like you to send a card to your family and friends ....it's easy and free! Most importantly, our Gratitude Card collection is a simple and elegant way to show your support for the troops, share the mission of Operation Gratitude, and inspire your loved ones to get involved.

Visit the Operation Gratitude collection of 16 cards at pingg by clicking here:
"Gratitude Collection."  Choose your favorite card and send it to your friends and family through email, Facebook and Twitter.

Thank you for all you do to support our heroes!



Down & Dirty Heads to the East Coast and Returns for Final 2010 Run on the West Coast!

Pump up your fall 'fitness' and 'spooky' fun with the Merrell Down & Dirty Mud Run
in New York on October 3rd and in Sacramento, CA on October 31st!!
Have fun in the mud, run with local military athletes and support Operation Gratitude!

$2 from each Entry Fee will benefit Operation Gratitude.

For more info vist: DOWN & DIRTY


500,000th Care Package

The Twin 500,000th Operation Gratitude
Care Packages Have Been Delivered!

Read about the presentation of the first Motorcycle: Presentation to SSG Fullerton
See Video of the Presentation:  Video Presentation


2 Harley Davidson Motorcycles Included! 
Generously Donated by Sands Resorts and
American Veterans Traveling Tribute


To read about the Delivery, click here: Twin Packages Delivered
 
To read about the Volunteer Event, click here: 500,000th Package Event 
and here: Biker Report 
To see pictures of the event, click here: 500,000th Package Album



Gold & Silver Fundraiser

A Great Way to Honor Our Troops!

(SPONSORED BY JOE'S GOLD & SILVER)
#1 Gold & Silver Buyer in Encino
www.gold2cashexchange.com 

Joe's Pays You Cash** and
Gives Operation Gratitude Another 20%

IT'S SIMPLE
Bring in your old GOLD (10k, 14k, 18k, etc.) Or STERLING SILVER ITEMS
Examples of Items: Sterling Salt & Pepper Shakers, Cuff Links, Brooches, Tarnished Photo Frames Dishes, Gravy Boats & Cutlery, Broken Gold Chains, Ugly Pendants

Mention Operation Gratitude and Joe's will pay you CASH for your Items PLUS Donate 20% of that amount to OPERATION GRATITUDE

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You can also donate your portion of the proceeds to Operation Gratitude. We will send you a letter acknowledging receipt of that amount for your tax purposes.


For more information Contact:

Jeff at (310) 678-2200 or 1goldandsilver1@att.net
Operation Gratitude at OpGrat@gmail.com


    
 
The Operation Gratitude - American Veterans Traveling Tribute Event was BEAUTIFUL! 

Our deepest thanks to AVTT's Don Allen, Dennis and Deb Armstrong, and Robert Huston for giving Southern California the opportunity to celebrate our freedom and pay respect to our warriors who sacrifice all to preserve our liberty. 

Many thanks to: Major General John Harrel; Grand Marshall Stan Chambers; Master of Ceremonies John Naber; Rabbi Mordecai Finley; Pastor Glen Kreun; State Assemblyman Bob Blumenfield; City Controller Wendy Greuel; Los Angeles City Councilmen Greig Smith, Tony Cardenas and Dennis Zine; Chief of Staff Mitchell Englander; Gold Star Parents and Wives; Rick Martin and the Condor Squadron; John Nanney and the Patriot Guard Riders; MSGT Edward Chema; Jeff Kraus and South Bay Riders; Nancy Spero and CRL; California National Guard, Los Angeles/West Valley Police Department; Los Angeles Fire Department; Birmingham High School; the Marine Corps League; Army Support Group South; Lt Paul O'Hare Squadron of the Arnold Air Society from AFROTC Detachment 060 at USC; the Ventura Girlz; Bugler Mark Myers; Activities for Retarded Children (ARC); LA Fire Department Explorers; Delta Sigma Pi - CSUN; Girl Scouts; the Corporate donors reflected below; the Operation Gratitude Supervisors and Volunteers and the thousands of Veterans and citizens who attended...

...all of whom made this 5 day event possible, meaningful and memorable.

CHECK OUT THE GREAT PHOTOS:
AVTT BLOGSPOT

OPERATION GRATITUDE FACEBOOK

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