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Join the American Veterans Aid Fund Great Cell Phone Drive for Our Veterans

Donate your cell phone for our veterans and support our local businesses that support our veterans

August 10, 2009 Central Valley, New York: The American Veterans Aid Fund has launched the initial phase of its Great Cell Phone Drive for Veterans in the Hudson Valley.

“This is a great time for this fundraising program as the going back to school cell phone upgrades are made people can donate their old phone to help raise direly needed funding for our veterans in this difficult economic climate,” said Greg Kelly, Director American Veterans Aid Fund. “It also provides the opportunity to remind people to shop locally and support the local businesses that our communities are built upon.”

Four initial cell phone drop boxes have been strategically placed in local businesses that care for their communities and our veterans and their families. The locations are:

1.                  Irelands 32, Suffern, NY on Orange Avenue

2.                  Frans Hallmark, Monroe, NY on Route 17M

3.                  The Bright Star Diner, Central Valley, NY on Route 32

4.                  Dragon’s Den Deli, Cornwall, NY on Main Street

The American Veterans Aid Fund is currently searching for other community minded businesses to place cell phone drop boxes and civic organizations to assist with its Great Cell Phone Drive for Veterans in the Hudson Valley.

To participate contact us at info@americanveteransaidfund.com or by telephone at 917-843-9311. Donated Cell Phones may also be mailed to:

American Veterans Aid Fund

P.O. Box 418

Central Valley, NY 10917

American Veterans Aid Fund & VETUNES ® (http://americanveteransaidfund.com/) A nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, to assist veterans and their families in obtaining and maintaining the respect, dignity, and honor earned through their service and sacrifice. AVAF has a relationship with veterans, their families, and veteran organizations based upon mutual regard and shared visions for a better tomorrow as well as common interests and values.

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DARE-TO-CARE!

American Veterans Aid Fund (AVAF), a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, was established  to assist veterans and their families in obtaining and maintaining the respect, dignity, and honor earned through their service and sacrifice.

FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION

AND TO DONATE TODAY GO TO:

WWW.AMERICANVETERANSAIDFUND.COM

U.S.-UK Donation PX Offers Never to be Repeated Rock Memorabilia Custom Tribute Bike

Rock Legends Donation PX Launched for U.S.-UK Veterans and Their Families

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Central Valley, NY (PRWEB) December 8, 2008 -- The American Veterans Aid Fund - VETUNES(R), being non-political and accepting no government funding, has launched its U.S.-UK Donation Px in time for the corporate gift buying season this Christmas representing the most vital segment of fundraising activities for the fund.

SIMON KIRKE SIGNATURE SERIES GOLD STAR PARENTS EDITION VETUNES (R) US-UK VETERANS TRIBUTE CUSTOM BIKE WITH MATCHING SOUTHERN FRIED GUITAR!

"I was asked to help Greg Kelly's organization a few years ago. I consider it an honor and a privilege to help our service members and families who gave everything to help keep freedom alive. Anything more that I can do I will do so to the utmost of my ability," said legendary musician Simon Kirke (Free and Bad Company). All proceeds go directly to The American Veterans Aid Fund - VETUNES(R) (www.americanveteransaidfund.com) (US), a 501(c)3, tax-exempt veterans charity and The Royal British Legion (http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/) (UK) for the aid and assistance of our veterans and their families.

The United States -- United Kingdom Donation Px comes not from the intellect of mere mortals but is forged from the honor and sacrifice, commitment and tears, joy and pain, love and memories of our veterans and their families.

"Like myself you may never have met our brothers Corporal Joseph S. Tremblay, 3-25 Battalion, 4th Marine Division, United States Marine Corps (http://www.marinecorpstributebike.com/) or Pfc. Anthony D'Agostino, 16th Signal Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army and this did not matter to them. Honoring the great traditions of patriots past, with the greatest love known to mankind and without hesitation they gave their lives for us," said Greg Kelly President American Veterans Aid Fund, SGT/US Army 1982-86, 82nd Airborne Division (Grenada) - 2nd Infantry Division (DIVARTY-HQ Camp Stanley, Republic of Korea).
    
"The custom bike built by Gold Star Parent Lawrence Tremblay, Sr., is adorned with custom artwork reflecting the loss suffered by Gold Star Parents of our two great nations. It is the symbol of the torch carried by Gold Star Parents Lawrence Tremblay Sr., Steven D'Agostino and all our families committed to pay tribute and to honor the lives of our Brothers/Sisters-in-Arms who paid the ultimate price for us and the unparalleled experience of Gold Star Parents; that the Simon Kirke Signature Series, Gold Star Parents Edition, United States--United Kingdom Veterans Tribute Bike with Matching Southern Fried Guitar was born," said legendary musician Simon Kirke (Free and Bad Company) (http://www.myspace.com/simonkirke) and USMC - Veteran D.M. Gilbert (Terry Eckard Band and Ambassador Southern Rock Community) (http://www.myspace.com/terryeckardband) in a joint statement. "We wish to extend our sincere gratitude for all those that supported the creation of the rockin memorabilia for the U.S.-UK Veterans Donation Px especially the individual musicians and music communities from our two great nations; This project was made possible by our Classic Rock and Southern Rock Communities, to you we say: 'Veterans Rock...So Do You!'"

This Simon Kirke (Free and Bad Company) Signature Series VETUNES(R) Tribute Bike and Southern Fried Guitar are unique, once in a lifetime items, bearing custom artwork and autographs of rock legends that will not be repeated.

Simon Kirke Signature Series VETUNES(R)
Gold Star Parents Edition
United States - United Kingdom Veterans Tribute Bike
with Matching Southern Fried Guitar

Gas Tank Autographs:
Simon Kirke (Free and Bad Company), Levon Helm and Band, Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith), Joey Kramer (Aerosmith), Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), Rick Nielson (Cheap Trick)

Southern Fried Guitar Autographs:
Terry Eckard (Terry Eckard Band), Steve "Southside" Donathan (Terry Eckard Band), D.M. Gilbert (Terry Eckard Band), Neil Carswell (Copperhead), Eddie Money (Eddie Money)

Simon Kirke (Free and Bad Company)
Rock Legends Guitar - VETUNES(R)

Description:
Legendary Musician Simon Kirke obtained signatures of rocks greats for the benefit of our veterans and their families in the United States and United Kingdom.

Direct from the 2007 New York City Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp and
2007 Led Zeppelin Reunion, this guitar is loaded with signatures from classic rock legends at two premier rock historical events of our time!

Simon Kirke Rock Legends Guitar Autographs:
Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden), John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), Roger Daltrey (The Who), Joe Walsh (The Eagles), Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Slash (Guns and Roses), Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (Doobie Brothers), Jack Bruce (Cream), Simon Kirke (Free and Bad Company).

This vital veterans project would not have been possible without the outstanding support we received from our loyal and official suppliers for the Simon Kirke Signature Series, Gold Star Parents Edition, United States--United Kingdom Veterans Tribute Bike with Matching Southern Fried Guitar project: Lawrence Tremblay, Sr. of Crossroads Custom Rides, Justin Barnes of JB Grafix, Gregg Van Gelder and Zeb Kandros (Deep Chemistry) of Van Gelder Music Center, Bonez and Paul of Bonez Speed Shop/Pauls Art, and special recognition to Dino Petrocelli of Dino Petrocelli Photography, Official Photographer of Simon Kirke Signature Series, Gold Star Parents Edition, United States--United Kingdom Veterans Tribute Bike with Matching Southern Fried Guitar.

To see full descriptions, listings and complete catalog that includes memorabilia from Les Paul, Jay & The Americans and the soon to be released VETUNES® Southern Rock Society Guitar go to: http://americanveteransaidfund.com/donationpx.shtml

Corporate sponsorship opportunities available include the Marine Tribute Bike, Cpl. Joseph S. Tremblay Memorial and Scholarship Fund, Veterans Village Project (VVP), The Pascal d. (Sunshine) Hall Memorial Native Veterans Fund, and our premier VETUNES (R) JAM '09 a music event series in support of The American Veterans Aid Fund and The Royal British Legion scheduled for late spring - early summer 2009! For more information and to contact us visit www.americanveteransaidfund.com.

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