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Soldier's Angels: Project Valour-IT
Oct. 29th, 2010 10:13 amSome of you may or may not have heard about Project Valour-IT, organized by Soldier's Angels. It's a program that provides various pieces of technology to help wounded military personnel recover from severe injuries. Examples include voice-controlled laptops; Wii game systems to encourage movement and rehabilitation; and GPS units to assist with disorientation.
Each year, milbloggers join up for a major fundraising effort, forming teams for each of the services. In honor of my grandfather, a former "teletype repairman" in the Army, I've donated a small amount to Team Army. As a former sailor and sister to a current sailor, however, my larger donation went to Team Navy.
The goal this year is $15,000. Team Army is currently kicking everyone's ass, having already raised over $5,000. Team Marine is in second with $1,175; Team Navy is following along with a very sad $325.
If you have a few bucks to spare, please consider donating to the project -- even if it's not Team Navy. Though we could really use the help... ;)
Each year, milbloggers join up for a major fundraising effort, forming teams for each of the services. In honor of my grandfather, a former "teletype repairman" in the Army, I've donated a small amount to Team Army. As a former sailor and sister to a current sailor, however, my larger donation went to Team Navy.
The goal this year is $15,000. Team Army is currently kicking everyone's ass, having already raised over $5,000. Team Marine is in second with $1,175; Team Navy is following along with a very sad $325.
If you have a few bucks to spare, please consider donating to the project -- even if it's not Team Navy. Though we could really use the help... ;)
