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Inaugural Veterans Day National Multi-Media 24-Hour Broadcast

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Celebrity entertainer Ben Vereen, SOS Support Our Soldiers, Inc., and its partners will host a 24-hour live streaming event on November 11, 2009, to raise awareness and funds for American veterans. The event will feature a lineup of world-renowned medical professionals, veterans' organizations, and veteran heroes sharing their stories and experiences. The broadcast aims to raise funds for five national charities, including The Fisher House Foundation and the Wounded Warrior Project, as well as a local South Florida organization, Hope*Faith*Love*Charity, Inc.

Key Takeaways:

  • The event is a 24-hour live streaming broadcast on November 11, 2009, with a goal to raise funds for five national charities and a local organization.
  • The broadcast will feature interviews with medical professionals, veterans' organizations, and veteran heroes, including Saralyn Mark, M.D., and Jim Nabors.
  • Special guests include comedian Eddie Brill and comedian Angela Manfredi, as well as an interview with 11-year-old Damon Weaver, who interviewed President Obama.
  • The broadcast will focus on the mental and physical health and well-being of soldiers and veterans in light of the Fort Hood tragedy.
  • The event aims to "restore Veterans Day to its rightful place of honor among our nation's holidays," according to Valerie Halaby, president of SOS Support Our Soldiers.
  • Supporters can participate in the "Every Penny Counts" campaign by calling the toll-free hotline (1-877-218-0596) or clicking the "Donate Now" button on the SOS website.
  • The broadcast will be aired on the Internet Radio and Web TV Live Streaming simulcast event, with additional support from the Military Channel.

Statistics:

  • The event will air for 24 hours starting at 12:01 am on Veterans Day.
  • The direct hotline for the "Every Penny Counts" campaign is 1-877-218-0596.
  • The SOS website address is http://www.supportoursoldiers.org/.
  • The broadcast will feature a mix of entertainment, education, and inspirational content, with guests calling in to share their stories and experiences.
  • Over 10 national and local organizations will be supported by the event, including five national charities.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire-USNewswire: "Celebrity Entertainer Ben Vereen And SOS Support Our Soldiers Invite Americans to Take Part in Inaugural Veterans Day National Multi-Media 24-Hour Broadcast" (November 9, 2009).
  • SOS Support Our Soldiers, Inc. official website.

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