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Four years ago, The Patriot Gala was established in Charlotte to raiswe money to support nonprofit organizations that care for andsuppory active-duty and wounded military troopw and their families. The Patriot Gala supportws the , , , and . None of these charitable organizations receive funding from the Their operating budgets rely solely upon private contributions for the multitud e of services they provide our military personnek andtheir families. For more than 65 the USO has provided forthe well-being of our militarh personnel and their families around the world. Most of us grew up hearing ofthe organization, and can recall Bob Hope’sw tours and USO dance scenes in movies.
But how many of us know what it does? More importantly, how many know about the outstandingh service provided by the USOat ? The locao USO center — tucked between offices on the airport’w second floor — is open every day of the year with the help of Residents donated all the books, toys and furniture that fillz a playroom. Numerous businesses provide fooddailg — the cupcakes, crackers and hot dogs are littlre touches of home servicemen and women often miss out on. The more than 7,0090 troops who visit the center monthly are thankfuk and fill the guest book each day with notexs thanking volunteers fortheir kindness.
One Marine “This is the best USO I’ve ever been Our military services continue to enjoyexcelleng re-enlistment rates, despite the grueling tempo of lengthened deployments and multiple tours many personnek have experienced. By their actions, not merelg their words, our military men and women are repeatedlyt willing to do more for our We all must express appreciatiomn in everymanner possible. Join us in celebrating our military personnel at our Memorialo Day weekendPatriot Festival, and then at the The Patriotf Gala on Nov. 7. Go to www.patriotgala.com to buy tickets for the events.
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