Project Gratitude - Helping Military Widows

I am confident that you understand the high price of freedom. Unfortunately, there are many that forget, especially as time passes and events are forgotten. The number of Operations Iraq Freedom and Enduring Freedom casualties, as confirmed by the United States Central Command, is 5308 which many of which have left behind widows and children. On January 13th, twenty bereaved widows and daughters of fallen military members will attend the Miss America Finals weekend in Vegas, courtesy of an initiative called Project Gratitude. This will be the Second Annual Project Gratitude Event.

The Got Your Back Networkis a 501(c) (3) foundation committed to returning the salute to the families of our fallen. The mission of Got Your Back Network is to provide the children of our country's fallen soldiers the opportunity to intimately interact with our country's most talented leaders. Through diverse coordinated events, Got Your Back Network provides the avenue for the children of the fallen to learn and be inspired by the most successful leaders of our generation. Our vision is to give comfort, inspire, motivate and educate the children of our most brave. Combined together, families will be armed with the tools necessary to achieve their highest potential.

The Got Your Back Network was founded by U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Andy Baldwin. Along with our other Board Members, GYBN represents an impressive mix of individual talents and professional backgrounds enabling them to provide governance of the highest quality. We also understand the necessity of providing the children with the opportunity to fulfill their individual dreams.

Please join the Got Your Back Network and Project Gratitude in returning the salute to our fallen at our upcoming event. We are currently seeking donations for a gift bag given to each young lady and their mother to commemorate this weekend. Thank you for your time and consideration.