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Hope4Heroes Hits One Out of the Park
World Series Winner Jay Johnstone joins the Hope4Heroes Team to support the Heroes vs. Legends sports tour for charity
San Antonio, Texas (MMD Newswire) October 29, 2010 -- Today www.Hope4Heroes.org , a San Antonio based non-profit organization for Veterans and families, held a press conference Nelson Wolff Stadium to announce its new national spokesperson, four-time World Series winner, Jay Johnstone and also the 2011 national tour. www.woundedheroesbaseball.com
"Baseball is America's national past-time and you couldn't have baseball or the freedom to enjoy our past-time without the people who have fought and continue to fight for our country," said Johnstone.
As Hope4Heroes National Spokesperson, Johnstone will be the liaison to MLB and our nations Veterans as well as the acting President of the Hope4Heroes California chapter. Two of Johnstone's main roles will be to participate in charity auctions as the official Memorabilia Director and speaking at corporate events as Hope4Heroes Corporate Development Liaison.
Hope4Heroes, held the first ever Wounded Heroes Baseball Classic at Nelson Wolff Stadium on Sept. 4, 2010. The All-Star formatted game featured wounded and combat Veterans playing against the legends of the game, including- Rollie Fingers, Gaylord Perry, Jeff Kent, Micah Bowie, Chuck McElroy, Gary Bell, Danny Graves, and Jay Johnstone.
Victor Luebker CEO of the tour and hope4heroes.org said "This is a great way to showcase our combat and disabled veterans and provide an economic lift to local communities via this tour".
He also said "This is also the perfect sponsor opportunity for companies across the country. By combining 100 million baseball fans with 27 million veterans we reach every demographic in the country".
www.woundedheroesbaseball.com or calling 210-544-3188.
About Hope4Heroes
With over 200,000 veterans suffering from PTSD or TBI and with veteran unemployment higher than the national average, Hope4Heroes is dedicated to help our Heroes. Hope4Heroes is a 501(c) 3 organization and is dedicated to giving back 90 percent of all donations to veterans and families in need. The organization has a number of programs dedicated to supporting wounded veterans including career counselors, PTSD counseling, and emergency funds for families.
For more information visit
www.hope4heroes.org or call 210.544.3188.
National, regional and local sponsors, ball parks and veterans welcome to contact us to play or market and support at our events.
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