Bob met Casey on the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania. After talking with Casey, Bob was immediately inspired by Casey's story and mission. Bob has decided to match every donation made to Casey's Hike for the Veterans fundraiser up to $100 per donor. Donations will be matched until December 1, 2010.
You can support Casey and the Double Your Dollar Challenge by clicking here .
To learn more about Casey's hike, to read his trail journal, or track his journey, visit http://hikefortheveterans.com/.
The Mission Continues is partnering with Target this Veterans Day to complete school-based service projects across the nation. Together, Target and The Mission Continues wills serve military areas by empowering Target Team Members, veterans, active duty personnel, and other concerned citizens to celebrate Veterans Day by improving their local schools. Projects will be held in 10 cities across the nation, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis. The projects are supported by Target's Community Giving division, which has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs. Today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week.
To view photos from our launch project at Edgewood Children's Center, click here.
To learn more about the projects, visit our Target page. Or, contact Chris Martinez, Director of Volunteer Outreach, at cmartinez@missioncontinues.org or (314) 571-6155.
Major League Baseball and PEOPLE Magazine are excited to announce Eric Greitens as a winner in the "All-Star Among Us" competition. Eric was recognized for providing wounded veterans with opportunities for ongoing public service through placements with local community organizations.
Eric has been selected to represent the city of St. Louis and the Cardinals at this year's All-Star Game in Anaheim, California. Fans across the nation casted 1.7 million votes - more than double the amount of votes from the previous year - at PeopleAllStars.com to select the 30 "All-Stars Among Us" winners out of the pool of 90 finalists who are serving as leaders within their communities.
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig proclaims, "Major League Baseball is privileged to recognize this team of 'All-Stars' whose selfless and tireless work is making a significant impact within communities across the nation."
He goes on to state, "Together with PEOPLE magazine, we look forward to using the All-Star Game, the premiere sporting event of the summer, as a platform to honor to these 30 winners and their worthy causes."
In addition to being honored at the All-Star Game, one finalist (out of 30) will be featured in PEOPLE magazine during the week of the All-Star Game.
The Mission Continues would like to thank everyone who was involved in helping Eric and our organization achieve this great honor. This could not have happened without your support. We sincerely appreciate your dedication to wounded and disabled veterans.
Be sure to watch Eric in the All-Star Game's opening ceremony on July 13th on FOX at 7:00 p.m. cst.
Major League Baseball and PEOPLE Magazine are excited to announce Eric Greitens as a finalist for the 2010 "All-Stars Among Us" contest. Eric is one of the three finalists from the St. Louis Area. Eric was recognized for his continuing work to unite veterans and their fellow citizens in shared service here in St. Louis and throughout the United States.
Fans of Eric can log onto www.PeopleAllStars.com now through June 20 to submit their votes for Eric. If chosen, Eric will be invited to represent St. Louis at the 2010 All-Star Week in Anaheim, California. Eric will also be able to attend the opening ceremony of the All-Star Game on July 13.
In addition to being honored at the All-Star Game, one finalist (out of 30) will be featured in PEOPLE magazine during the week of the All-Star Game.
Show your support by voting for Eric at www.PeopleAllStars.com . There is no limit to how many times you can vote. Support The Mission Continues and Eric and vote today!
For more information on how you can help Eric become an "All-Star Among Us," please contact Mike Poletti at mpoletti@missioncontinues.org
