The GAP Gives Back – Fundraising for OHAH – Jacksonville, NC
October 11, 2009 by stephaniec
Filed under Fund Raising
Shop at the GAP store in Jacksonville, North Carolina this entire month of October, 2009 and through your purchases you can help contribute to support the OPERATION-Hug-A-Hero mission:
Stylish and Generous – A winning combination! The GAP store in Jacksonville, NC is responding to our cause through a “donate at the register” campaign that will take place through the month of October. Every GAP shopper will be given an opportunity to donate any amount to Operation Hug-A-Hero (OHAH). For each donation, shoppers will be able to add their OHAH donation card to the “Recognition Window” in the GAP. The GAP, in turn, will match those donations from shoppers, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000! So, when it is all said and done, a total of up to $50,000 could be raised in just 31 days, which would allow OHAH to gift 2,000 Hug-A-Hero dolls to eligible children.
Many supporting organizations in Jacksonville are helping to spread the word and encourage everyone they know to shop The GAP this month. Whitney Jezek-Power, 2nd VP and Lesley Ginder, Fundraising Chair, of the Camp Lejeune Officers’ Wives Club (OWC), have challenged all of the OWC members to not only stop by and make a donation, but to pass the word to everyone that they know as well. The Camp Lejeune OWC was one of the first organizations to donate to OHAH with a $1,000 cash grant in May, 2009 specifically to provide Hug-A-Hero dolls to families of deploying Marines and Sailors from the Camp Lejeune community.
Click on the link to learn more about the GAP’s commitment to community: GAP Embracing Our Responsibility
More OPERATION Hug-A-Hero Fund Raising events for October 2009 :
Operation Hug-A-Hero Harley Ride & Kids Bicycle Rodeo: Jacksonville, NC – October 24, 2009
WRNS Radio in Jacksonville, NC sponsors Operation Hug-A-Hero
October 8, 2009 by Thomas Townsend
Filed under News & Events
Operation Hug-A-Hero recently received sponsorship from Jacksonville North Carolina’s preeminent Country Radio Station, WRNS Radio 95.1
To let you know just how great the team at WRNS is; here is the story about how we came to be associated and sponsored by one of Jacksonville’s best radio stations, as told by our Executive Director, Lisa Berg.
I contacted Carletta Blake (radio personality and Promotions Director) and from the very beginning, I knew we made the right call to the right station! She was so interested in Operation Hug-a-Hero, energetic, genuine and a wealth of information about putting something like this together for us – first timers. What was great about that 1st call is she put me on hold a couple times and the on hold music was her on air! Talk about a multi-tasker!. We secured our main sponsors for each event, Sportsman’s Lodge and Accent Real Estate. Tricia, her friend and their children drove an hour to the station for the recording. The kids were excited and had so much fun recording it. Tommy Garrett “who hosts the WRNS afternoon slot from 3-7 PM”, came out and welcomed them and then said hello to them on air on their way home! They were all playing “radio announcer” for several days after that.
The radio spot started playing on air on Tuesday October 6, 2009 and will play at various times throughout the day leading up to our event on October 24, 2009. Now if that was not enough to support our cause and our Military Families, Carletta and her team from WRNS Radio will be producing a live broadcast from the event. This is one Radio station that goes above and beyond the call the duty in our books. We can’t wait. And if you have not heard the wonderful spot they completed, well… we happen to have copy right here on our site for your listening pleasure, courtesy of WRNS. Just click in the link below to play.
WRNS Operation Hug a Hero Mixdown
If you want to attend the festivities and hear some of T-H-E best Country music played this side of the Mason Dixon line, then you have but one of two things to do and we hope you will do both. Dial up your radio to 95.1 FM WRNS radio or better yet, come on down and join in the fun for the entire family. For more information about the Motorcycle Ride for Operation-Hug-A-Hero and Children’s Bicycle Rodeo, be sure to check our post.
Motorcycle Ride for OPERATION Hug-A-Hero & Children’s Bicycle Rodeo
October 6, 2009 by Lisa Berg
Filed under Fund Raising, General
Be one of the first 100 to register and receive a FREE t-shirt!
October 24th 2009 in Jacksonville, North Carolina there will be (2) great events to support our Military and Operation Hug-A-Hero. These events are for the entire family. The first event is for all the Motorcycle Enthusiasts. This Harley Ride is just for you. For the second event be sure to bring your children along for the Bicycle Rodeo, where the kids get to dress up their bikes with all kinds of free stickers and then a contest for the best dressed and a lot of other categories for them to win prizes with their bikes. Lot’s of fun stuff for children of all ages; there will be Face Painting, a Rock Wall, Giveaways, Live Music, Food and more.
So be sure to set the date (October 24, 2009) on your calendar for these two great fun events at the New River Harley Davidson off Wilmington Highway in Jacksonville, NC.
Event 1 – Harley Ride for Operation Hug-A-Hero
Fall is in the air! Rain or shine, be a part of the first ever ride in our community for our littlest heroes!
Ride for Operation Hug-A-Hero – Jacksonville, NC
October 24, 2009
New River Harley Davidson/Buell
2394 Wilmington Highway
Jacksonville, NC
The Harley Ride is Sponsored by:
$20 Solo Rider (Free Event T-Shirt to first 100 registered riders) 9:00 AM Kickoff and Registration 11:00 AM Kickstands Up After Party – WRNS Your Country 95.1 FM Broadcasting Live – Kids Bicycle Rodeo For more information, contact: Tricia Dyal @ 910-333-1502 or tricia AT operationhugahero.org
Event 2 – Kids Bicycle Rodeo and Family Fun
Kids Bicycle Rodeo and Family Fun – Jacksonville, NC October 24, 2009 New River Harley Davidson/Buell 2394 Wilmington Highway Jacksonville, NCThe Kids Bicycle Rodeo and Family Fun is Sponsored by: Accent Real Estate
Be one of the first 100 to register and receive a FREE t-shirt!
Ride for our Cause!
Sportsman’s Lodge is sponsoring this exciting event! Just $20 gets you in to ride your motorcycle in support of our Littlest Heroes! While the big bikers are off on their great ride, the little bikers will stay behind and enjoy our Children’s Rodeo, sponsored by Accent Real Estate! Lejeune High School Seniors are putting on the Rodeo! Logan’s Food will be there! Vendors will be setup, Hooter’s Girls, a Paintball gun given out from Sportsman’s Lodge in a 50/50 drawing, WRNS Broadcasting Live! Starting at 9:00 and every half hour, a Hug-A-Hero kit will be given away compliments of Daddy Dolls, Inc. The Hug-A-Hero Kit includes a free voucher for the custom made doll of their hero and a voice recorder! There will be a raffle for the chance to win 4 new bikes. Kids bring your bikes and enjoy the following – Extreme Biking, Best in Show, Decorating Contest and a Parade. Bikes will be judged by some of the Motorcycle Riders. Trophies will be awarded at 1:00! Kids can enjoy the Rock Wall and Moon Bounce! Family Fun for everyone. Come on out and show your support for our military and for Operation Hug-A-Hero!
Operation Hug-A-Hero 5k Race in Michigan
October 4, 2009 by Thomas Townsend
Filed under Fund Raising
If you happen to be around or near Walled Lake Michigan on October 10th, please stop by and talk to us. The founders of Operation Hug-A-Hero, Tricia Dyal and Nikki Darnell, will be on hand, as well Operation Hug-A-Hero’s Executive Director, Lisa Berg.
This will be a 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run. Proceeds for the event are going to Support our Troops and will go to two very worthy charities.
Please be sure to check out the website for the City of Walled Lake, Michigan for entry requirements and more information. You can also call (248) 926-9004 or email: 5krun@walledlake.com
Walled Lake Support Our Troops – Family Fun Walk
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All proceeds benefit Operation Hug-A-Hero and the Fallen & Wounded Soldiers Fund $25 Entry Fee for 5K Participants /$25 per Family for 1M Family Fun Walk 7:30 Registration 9:00 AM 5K Start 9:10 AM 1M Start Online Registration Form: 5K Entry FormFeatured on Crystal Coast Parent Magazine
October 3, 2009 by Thomas Townsend
Filed under News & Events
Operation Hug-A-Hero was recently featured on the Crystal Coast Parent magazine (a Parenting Publications of America member and a three-time 2009 Parenting Publications of America award winner.) based out of North Carolina. It’s a great article that covers the creation of our Nonprofit from the roots of Daddy Dolls and also has some good coverage of our Letters of Thanks articles which are Testimonial’s from actual recipients. You can read more of the story over at their site by clicking on this link Coast Parent Magazine – Operation Hug-A-Hero
