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Friday, April 9, 2010

  

SENTINELS LOOKING FOR SOFTBALL PLAYERS FOR THIRD ANNUAL INTERSERVICE FUND RAISER  

(DULUTH)  The Sentinels of Freedom - Gwinnett are looking for about 60 "Good  Men" who like to play slow pitch softball.  Their Annual Fundraiser

will again be held over the Memorial Day Weekend - Saturday, May 29, at

Bunten Park Field #4, on Bunten Road, Duluth. 

The cost of the tournament - a donation to SOF Gwinnett (a 501 (c)3 organization) is $35.  This includes play for the day, a souvenir T-shirt,

and lunch.  Registration is at 10:00 am, Opening Ceremonies are at 10:45, and play begins at 11:00.

There will be food , as well as a color guard presentation

from the Duluth HS Junior ROTC, souvenir hats representing all brances

of the military, and will prove to be a fun day as always.

For further information, contact Tim Thornberry, President of SOFG  at

678-987-2606 (Fax 678-987-2607)

 

April 10th, 2010 Sentinels of Freedom Gwinnett  will be at Lake Lanier Islands to support

Fallen Heroes of Georgia 10k 5k 1k

A cooperative effort of Lake Lanier Islands Resort, the Duluth Police Department, and Operation One Voice

When: Saturday, April 10, 2010. 5k 9am start.

Go to www.operationonevoice.org for a quick link to active.com sign up form

 

1.16.10-1.17.2010 | SENTINELS OF FREEDOM GWINNETT was the 2010 BENEFICIARIES OF JACK FROST SOCCER TOURNAMENT

The 2nd Annual "JACK FROST SOCCER FEST" was held January 16 & 17, 2010 The Jack Frost tournament will donate a portion their proceeds to the SENTINELS OF FREEDOM - GWINNETT.

UPDATE: Jack Frost Tournament Dontes $1,300 to SOF Gwinnett!

Welcome

"Our mission is to provide life-changing opportunities for men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have suffered severe injuries and need the support of grateful communities to realize their dreams."

Introduction Video about the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Program and how it's changed lives.

Introduction

Since 9/11, for every American who has died in battle, dozens more have survived, thanks to cutting edge medical care. That means, unlike any other time in history, many more severely wounded are coming home, faced with the challenges of putting their lives back together.

Sentinels Of Freedom provides four year life scholarships to help vets become self- sufficient. Our vets are finding that once they're released from the hospital, they face the everyday hardships of finding a home, continuing their education, or going to work to support their families. Every American faces the same difficulties, but in the vet's case, the situation is made more difficult because of their sacrifice.

Since 9/11, for every American who has died in battle, dozens more have survived, thanks to cutting edge medical care. That means, unlike any other time in history, many more severely wounded are coming home, faced with the challenges of putting their lives back together.

Sentinels Of Freedom provides four year life scholarships to help vets become self- sufficient. Our vets are finding that once they're released from the hospital, they face the everyday hardships of finding a home, continuing their education, or going to work to support their families. Every American faces the same difficulties, but in the vet's case, the situation is made more difficult because of their sacrifice.

The Community's Role

The SOF Group started as a grassroots promise to accept responsibility for the well being of severely injured men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who are returning to civilian life and show promise for bright and productive futures.

After years of relocating with the military, the men and women who accept the Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship are ready to establish roots and belong to a community. That’s why local involvement is paramount to the program’s and - more importantly - the Sentinels’ success.

A volunteer team of up to 10 business professionals, with associations and relationships that are relevant to the components of the program, mobilizes to carry out the Sentinels of Freedom mission in its community. Team members coordinate and manage local donations, and prepare for the Sentinel’s arrival, including a Welcome Home” ceremony.

The Gwinnett community team of Professionals accepts responsibility for raising the money to fund their local program, and 100 percent of those funds go directly to supporting that community’s hero.

The Sentinels Need Your Help Gwinnett

It can cost up to $25,000 a year for four years, per life scholarship recipient to help these young warriors get the jump-start back into civilian life that they need.

Whatever your beliefs regarding our military presence in the Middle East, supporting our troops is a cause that can unify us. We are not a politically motivated organization, instead we are a helping-hands group with a deep appreciation for the sacrifices our men and women in the military make, and a profound respect for their drive to rehabilitate after severe injury and make a place for themselves and their families in a civilian world.

Scholarship Terms and Criteria

The four-year Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship was created to benefit qualified members of the U.S. Armed Forces severely injured in the line of duty on or after Sept. 11, 2001. The program helps them readjust to civilian life and prosper in their hometowns or new communities.

Local volunteer teams pledge to provide mentoring and moral support, and the Sentinels pledge to use that support to reach their personal, professional and financial goals.

Four-Year Commitment

Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship Recipients can receive assistance for up to four years with:

• Rent-free housing (adapted for physical needs)
• New furniture and other household supplies
• Career-placement assistance and training
• New adaptive vehicles (based upon need)
• Educational opportunities
• Financial and personal mentorship

Who Qualifies?

Any member of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines or Navy who on or after Sept. 11, 2001, sustained injuries in the line of duty resulting in one or a combination of these conditions:

• Amputation
• Blindness
• Deafness
• Paraplegia
• Severe Burns

Qualified candidates must have the skills, experience and attitude that employers look for in filling available positions and must successfully complete all interview processes.