Bands For Freedom Foundation, Inc. is bolstered by high-profile celebrity endorsements. Celebs voice their support for the U.S. troops by wearing Bands For Freedom silicone wristbands.
February 3, 2005 (Press Release) --
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OREM, Utah – February 3, 2005 – Bands For Freedom Foundation, Inc. today announced that it continues to receive support from well-known celebrities in its efforts to raise funds for the Armed Forces Relief Trust (AFRT) and the men and women in uniform.
Nine celebrities added their names to the Bands For Freedom Hero’s Page, an online list of supporters for the U.S. troops via the Bands For Freedom Foundation and the AFRT. The two newest supporters of both the AFRT and Bands For Freedom are Todd Helton and Michael Keaton. Helton is a five-time Major League all-star and has won three Gold Glove’s. Keaton is a heralded actor made famous for his role in films such as “Batman,” “Mr. Mom” and “White Noise.” Other notable celebrities who wear the wristbands and solidly back Bands For Freedom and the AFRT include the following:
·Kris Brown, the current NFL place kicker for the Houston Texans,
·Randy Couture, winner of four Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) titles and the only man ever to win the UFC championship in two separate weight divisions,
·“Willie G.” Davidson, the current vice president of styling for Harley Davidson,
·Morgan Hamm, men’s gymnastics silver medal winner during the 2004 Olympic Games,
·Paul Hamm, men’s individual all-around gold medal winner from the 2004 Olympic Games,
·Ernie Hudson, from the blockbuster films “Ghostbusters” and “Miss Congeniality, and
·Jeret Reddick and his band, Bowling For Soup, who can be seen wearing the wristbands in their latest video “Almost.”
“Anyone can do this, which is what we think is so great about these wristbands,” said Steve Cloward, president and chief executive officer of Bands For Freedom. “You don’t have to be a millionaire or a movie star. You just have to recognize the great service being done by the troops and then support them by wearing the Bands For Freedom wristbands.”
After covering the costs of manufacturing and administration, the creators of Bands For Freedom are donating 100 percent of its revenue to the Armed Forces Relief Trust (AFRT) to aid soldiers and their families.
The AFRT has a proud history of providing needed funds for soldiers-in-crisis. Soldiers who must travel back to the United States for a funeral, the birth of a child or other emergency can turn to the AFRT to access the money they need to travel. Soldiers and their families can also apply for interest-free loans from the AFRT to help with bills while their family is away serving their country.
Non-profit organizations, clubs, teams and other groups can buy the Bands For Freedom wristbands at wholesale prices and sell them for a profit. For more information about Bands For Freedom, please visit www.bandsforfreedom.com or call (866) 217-5595.
OREM, Utah – February 3, 2005 – Bands For Freedom Foundation, Inc. today announced that it continues to receive support from well-known celebrities in its efforts to raise funds for the Armed Forces Relief Trust (AFRT) and the men and women in uniform.
Nine celebrities added their names to the Bands For Freedom Hero’s Page, an online list of supporters for the U.S. troops via the Bands For Freedom Foundation and the AFRT. The two newest supporters of both the AFRT and Bands For Freedom are Todd Helton and Michael Keaton. Helton is a five-time Major League all-star and has won three Gold Glove’s. Keaton is a heralded actor made famous for his role in films such as “Batman,” “Mr. Mom” and “White Noise.” Other notable celebrities who wear the wristbands and solidly back Bands For Freedom and the AFRT include the following:
·Kris Brown, the current NFL place kicker for the Houston Texans,
·Randy Couture, winner of four Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) titles and the only man ever to win the UFC championship in two separate weight divisions,
·“Willie G.” Davidson, the current vice president of styling for Harley Davidson,
·Morgan Hamm, men’s gymnastics silver medal winner during the 2004 Olympic Games,
·Paul Hamm, men’s individual all-around gold medal winner from the 2004 Olympic Games,
·Ernie Hudson, from the blockbuster films “Ghostbusters” and “Miss Congeniality, and
·Jeret Reddick and his band, Bowling For Soup, who can be seen wearing the wristbands in their latest video “Almost.”
“Anyone can do this, which is what we think is so great about these wristbands,” said Steve Cloward, president and chief executive officer of Bands For Freedom. “You don’t have to be a millionaire or a movie star. You just have to recognize the great service being done by the troops and then support them by wearing the Bands For Freedom wristbands.”
After covering the costs of manufacturing and administration, the creators of Bands For Freedom are donating 100 percent of its revenue to the Armed Forces Relief Trust (AFRT) to aid soldiers and their families.
The AFRT has a proud history of providing needed funds for soldiers-in-crisis. Soldiers who must travel back to the United States for a funeral, the birth of a child or other emergency can turn to the AFRT to access the money they need to travel. Soldiers and their families can also apply for interest-free loans from the AFRT to help with bills while their family is away serving their country.
Non-profit organizations, clubs, teams and other groups can buy the Bands For Freedom wristbands at wholesale prices and sell them for a profit. For more information about Bands For Freedom, please visit www.bandsforfreedom.com or call (866) 217-5595.
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