Veterans Last Patrol: Operation Holiday SaluteThree years ago, American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., teamed up with Veteran’s Last Patrol for Operation Holiday Salute. Each year we have seen the number of cards collected grow. For the 2024 year, we are excited to share that we collected 26,680 holiday cards to be delivered to our nation’s Heroes who are currently in hospice care. We received cards from 37 different states!
Members of the AGSM National Board spent the day sorting and counting the cards during their visit to Washington, DC for the Veterans Day weekend. Some of our favorite cards were cards sent to us from children and the handmade cards sent to us from schools across the country. After all cards had been received, sorted and counted, National President, Patti Elliott and National IT Chair, Nichole Chilton, delivered the cards to VLP Headquarters in Spartanburg, SC. VLP’s extensive network of volunteers across the country helps put these notes of appreciation and encouragement in their hands. To find out how you can assist in the distribution of cards, please visit VLP’s website: Welcome | Veteran's Last Patrol | USA
Thank you for helping us complete another successful collection campaign! We could not do this without you!!
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Mission Impossible? You decide!How do you attend several events on the same day around the same time?
The National Executive Board (NEB) members had several opportunities during Veterans Day weekend to honor those who served our military. WNY South Buffalo Chapter
Maryland ChapterThe National Capital Chefs Association (NCCA) sponsored a charity golf tournament once again at the Crofton Country Club in Crofton, Maryland. The Warrior Events organization was the benefactor of the charity tournament. Mr. John O’Leary, Founder/ Chief Motivational Officer and Mr. Bob Saunders, Chief Caring Officer, for the Warrior Events organization invited Maryland Chapter Gold Star Mothers to volunteer. Janice Chance, Stephanie White and Donna Robinson represented the MD Chapter. Gold Star Spouse Kathy Thorp also joined the Warrior Events leaders Mr. O’Leary, Mr. Saunders, Mark Humphries, Mr. Greg Sharpe, Chairman NCCA and other volunteers. The moms and Kathy assisted with preparing swag bags, greeting and checking in golfers and selling raffle tickets. After Mr. Humphries thanked the golfers for their support and provided information about the Warrior Events Organization, Chaplain Janice Chance briefly shared about the Gold Star Mothers organization, the service of the MD Chapter and about her hero. Donna, Stephanie and Kathy were also given the opportunity to share about their hero. Janice said a prayer prior to the golfers being given the signal to start the tournament. There were approximately 125 golfers who participated in the tournament. It was another successful tournament.
Central Arizona ChapterThe American Gold Star Mothers from the Central Arizona Chapter were at the Hope Fest Prescott, AZ (a Christian celebration/outreach) on September 14, 2024, with a table to collect donations for the Wreaths Across America for our Prescott National Cemetery in Prescott, AZ. Hampton Roads Virginia Chapter |