NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH

2014 marks the 15th year that our nation has designated the entire month of May to celebrating, honoring and appreciating all of the men and women who have served and are currently serving in America's armed forces.  At Healing Heroes Network, we are so excited about what this month brings, and how it joins all of us in remembering to show our gratitude to the very Heroes who ensure our freedom.  Here are some special dates to remember this May:

All month long - Military Appreciation month

Armed Forces week - May 10 - May 18

Loyalty Day - May 1
Remembrance Day for fallen Heroes of WWII - May 8 - May 9

V-E Day - May 8

Military Spouse Day - May 9

Armed Forces Day - May 17

Memorial Day - May 26

We hope that you will take the opportunity this month to do something special in honor of these courageous men and women.  You could organize a fundraising event in your community, send a care package to service members stationed overseas through Healing Heroes Network's "Morale Package" program, fly the American flag on your house or car all month long, support a military charity, say "THANK YOU for your service" when you see a person dressed in military uniform...  The possibilities are endless!

Whatever you decide to do this month to show your appreciation, we hope you remember to be grateful every day, all year long, to the Heroes that make our freedom possible!  Visit the National Military Appreciation Month website at www.nmam.org for more ideas and information! 

Sending our Heroes a taste of home with "Morale" packages

All of us at Healing Heroes Network truly have a passion for helping our nation's injured military personnel. We love what we do and are honored to be part of a team that strives to make a difference in the lives of our bravest and most deserving American heroes!  

One of our newest initiatives here at Healing Heroes Network is to help brighten the spirits of our troops who are stationed overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan.  This program started when one simple request was made by a soldier, Dustin N.,who is currently serving at Camp Linsey in Afghanistan.  Dustin wanted to find a way to "boost the morale" of his platoon.  He reached out to HHN when he heard of us through the Harley's For Heroes campaign on Facebook.  Even though he knew that sending "care packages" was not a service that we offered, he contacted us anyway, with the hope that we might be able to send his men some "comforts of home" to cheer them up and boost morale among his fellow soldiers...

We were so excited to receive this special request, and couldn't wait to help right away.  Not only did we purchase for his base soap, socks, deodorant, shampoo, magazines, toothpaste, candy, snacks, gum, and more, but we also sent them Harley's For Heroes t-shirts and merchandise.  Needless to say, our hunger to help didn't stop there...

We took this idea and RAN with it!  Since Dustin's first request, Healing Heroes Network is proud to have established the "Morale Package" program.  We have been lucky enough to supply several more bases overseas with goodies and comfort items from home.  While they make the ultimate sacrifice, fighting for our country and freedom, we hope that this small token of our gratitude will help to ease the pain of missing their home and loved ones.

If you know of a service member stationed overseas and would like us to send their base a "Morale Package", please give us a call at (727) 781-4376, message HHN on Facebook, or email to info@healingheroes.org with more information!

RED SHIRT and BLUE JEAN Fridays are here!

We are so excited about a really awesome new project we're about to launch!  And we need all the support we can get, so please help spread the word by telling your co-workers (and bosses) today!

You know how getting dressed up for work all week long is a drag?  Suits & ties... skirts & high heels... What if Fridays were different?  What if your boss let you dress casual on Friday, AND you were able to help a great cause at the same time?  Healing Heroes Network is kick-starting a MOVEMENT with our new RED Shirt & Blue Jean Friday campaigns, and we want to get your company involved!

Blue Jean Friday, or "Casual Friday" is a fun and creative way for office workers to build morale and have something to look forward to at the end of a long work week.  It's a reprieve from the constrictions of a formal dress code. Healing Heroes Network has taken this idea to the next level by incorporating the "R.E.D. Friday" ideal into the equation.  For those of you that haven't heard about this moving gesture, R.E.D. stands for "Remember Everyone Deployed".  It is our job as RED blooded Americans to show our support for our troops!  This mission was created to help Americans join forces, by wearing RED every Friday, to help boost the morale of our nations heroes overseas by showing them we care.

So here's how the campaign works...

- Contact Healing Heroes Network today, and ask for a Casual Friday packet. This will include info for both RED Shirt Friday and Blue Jean Friday, program instructions, staff sign up sheets, & more.
- Give the packet to your boss or supervisor, and spread the word among your co-workers.

For more information, or to sign up YOUR office, please don't hesitate to give us a call TODAY at
(727) 781-4376, or email to: info@healingheroes.org!

Healing Heroes partners with Macy's "Shop For A Cause" event!

Healing Heroes Network is proud to be a part of Macy's exciting
"Shop For A Cause" event!  By simply donating $5.00 to Healing Heroes Network, you will receive a V.I.P. Shopping Pass, good for 25% off YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE, usable all day on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at ANY participating Macy's!  What better way to help our Heroes receive the treatment they need than by getting 25% off at Macy's, everyone's favorite department store?!

To purchase a Shopping Pass or for more information on Shop For A Cause, please visit our website:

http://www.healingheroes.org/ways-to-help/donate-now/shop-for-a-cause.html

Healing Heroes Network is committed to healing Americas Heroes by providing financial assistance for quality care to military personnel injured in the line of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan since 9/11/01.

Golfing For Heroes Event!

Be a part of a fun and rewarding charity golf event! Come out and join us at the Countryside Country Club (Clearwater, Florida) on Friday, September 27, 2013. Please follow this link if you would like to purchase tickets or become a sponsor: www.golfingforheroes.com

All proceeds will go directly to Healing Heroes Network, a 501(c)3 charitable organization that provides financial aid for medical treatment to the men and women of the armed forces injured in the line of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan on or after 9/11/01. 

Pool Tournament to Benefit the Troops

The Warrior Brotherhood are at it again--creating great, fun events for everyone to enjoy while helping our troops.

On May 18th the Warrior Brotherhood will be hosting a Pool Tournament at Cue-Phoria Billiard and Cafe in Winter Park. There will be raffles, prizes, and an overall great time to be had!

Military Themed Lockets for Charity

Show your support for our service members with beautifully crafted lockets!

Harleys for Heroes Sweepstakes Motorcycle Giveaway Kicks-Off Its Third Year With Three New Bikes With Three Individual Winners

Good things come in threes, as the saying goes. During the Harleys for Heroes Sweepstakes Giveaway's 3rd year running, Healing Heroes Network is proving that saying to be true with three motorcycles and three winners in 2013.

On February 23, 2013, Healing Heroes Network (HHN) began its 3rd year of the highly successful "Harleys for Heroes" sweepstakes. Participants may donate for chances to win Harley-Davidson® motorcycles, and this year three winners will be selected to receive one of three! This year's prizes include a 2013 Heritage Softail®, a 2013 Softail® Slim™, and a 2013 Street Glide®.

Spring Poker Run for Charity

The Warrior Brotherhood Veterans Motorcycle Club is excited to host the Spring Poker Run! On April 6, 2013, the run will benefiting the Healing Heroes Network and Sons of Amvets.

Price: $10 and $5 for passengers OR $15 and $10 for passengers to include dinner. Dinner includes BBQ ribs or chicken at the Amvets. Extra hands can be purchased for $5.

Kick stands up at 11:00 am

Happy Valentine's Day from HHN

At this special time of the year, we take a moment to think of loved ones and what they mean to us. Many spend the holiday with dinners, roses, or candy; however, there are thousands in our armed services that are unable to spend the day with their loved ones. On this romantic day, please take a moment to remember our service members who sacrifice so much to defend our freedoms.

From our heart to yours...HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!