Honoring Those Who Give So Much

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As America’s Independence Day approaches, please take a moment to remember the sacrifices our service members make each day to ensure our safety, security and freedoms.

I encourage you to celebrate this holiday by honoring those who’ve spent their lives serving our country, including their families. Many times we forget to thank the families of those that serve. It is not easy for them to be without their loved one and in many ways they are the forgotten heroes in our country.

One of the many ways that we can give back is by donating to the USO Wishbook which sends select gifts to our troops that range from calls home, comfort packages when they are abroad and welcoming a hero home. Other options could be donating to Folds of Honor, hiring a veteran or volunteering to one of the many programs that support veterans as they transition to civilian life.

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of our service men, women, their families, and to all of our veterans for all that you do, and have done for our country.

Make Every Moment Count!

Marianne

Sean Gobin – CNN Hero and Founder of Warrior Hike

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Join me TONIGHT Sunday, December 13th at 3pm MST/ 5pm EST with special guest and a CNN Heroes Sean Gobin, Founder of Warrior Hike on Moments with Marianne at 1510AM WMEX BOSTON and Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network as we talk about his journey and the life changing non-profit Warrior Hike.

Captain Sean Gobin enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1994 as an Infantry Rifleman and received his commission upon graduating from the University of Mississippi in 2001. As an Armor Officer, Sean served as a platoon commander in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and again in 2005. In 2011, Sean trained the Afghan National Security Forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Since separating from the Marine Corps and hiking the Appalachian Trail, Sean founded the Warrior Hike “Walk Off The War” Program and completed his master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Virginia.

www.warriorhike.org
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Subaru Matching Gift to CNN Heroes!

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Subaru is matching donations to all Top 10 CNN Heroes! Please donate via CNN website and share this photo to spread the word! Donate to Warrior Hike and help combat veterans heal!

Donate here http://www.cnn.com/donations/sean-gobin.html

Until 11:59 p.m. PST on December 31, 2015, donations made via CNN.comusing Amazon Payments will be matched up to an aggregate match total of $500,000. Matching is limited to $5,000 per donation and $50,000 total per 2015 Top Ten CNN Hero.

Warrior Hike Amazon Wish List

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We can help CNN Hero Warrior Hike fulfill their Amazon.com wish list of items to help combat veterans on the 2016 expeditions by visiting the link below!

Click here to see their wish list!

CNN Hero – Sean Gobin Founder of Warrior Hike

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Congratulations to Sean Gobin, Founder of Warrior Hike for being selected as one of the Top10  CNN Heroes‬!

Warrior Hike supports combat veterans transitioning from their military service by thru-hiking America’s National Scenic Trails. Learn more about Warrior Hike and how you can support them here!

Cast your vote daily here!

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