RADIO URGED TO SUPPORT WOUNDED WARRIOR FAMILIES DURING MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH

FEBRUARY 26, 2010 — Fisher House Foundation, which provides accommodations and other services to the families of wounded warriors being treated at military and VA hospitals, is asking radio stations to support its important mission during May, which is Military Appreciation Month.

“Helping military families in their time of deepest need is a cause that resonates with all Americans,” said Fisher House Foundation President David Coker. “In our experience, people are especially attuned to the cause during May because of Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day and Military Spouses Day.”

Fisher House Foundation has donated to the U.S. government 44 “comfort homes” on the grounds of military and VA hospitals across the country.  These facilities allow families to be near a loved one who is receiving treatment for wounds or illness.  There is no charge to stay at a Fisher House, regardless of the length of stay.

Fisher House welcomes any level of support, from PSAs and web ads (both of which are available from Fisher House) to news and public affairs interviews to fundraising events and campaigns. The Fisher Houses’ reliance on community support makes this a great local cause.  Donations generated during a fundraiser for Fisher House can be designated to benefit a local Fisher House.

Among the radio stations already committed to support Fisher House are WIOD/Miami, WMAL/Washington, WOAI/San Antonio, WFLA/Tampa, WRVA/Richmond and WLAC/Nashville.

For more information on how a station, group or network can support Fisher House during Military Appreciation Month, contact Randall Bloomquist at (404) 551-2340 or randall@talkfrontier.com.