Atta Girl!!! Inspiring :)

Antara

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Antara says:

(courtesy of the amazing moonbattery.com)

Excellent idea from a gal who really walks her talk. Check out what she did:

Thanks to the wonderful “Pin-Ups For Vets” supporters who purchased hundreds of calendars, the 2007 fundraiser was a success. Here's a quick re-cap of the 2007 highlights:
*** I made many visits to our hospitalized Veterans and Wounded Warriors to deliver the donated calendars.

*** I mailed hundreds of calendars to our courageous deployed troops, to our honorable retired Veterans, and to supportive civilians here at home and around the world.

*** I partnered with a non-profit group to arrange the delivery of hundreds of care packages to our troops overseas.

*** I raised thousands of dollars for programs that benefit hospitalized Veterans.

*** I received four American flags that were flown by military units in Iraq in honor of the "Pin-Ups For Vets" project.

*** I rode in a "Salute to Veterans" parade and sold my calendars there.

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