Toby Keith Supports the U.S. Troops by Wearing Bands For Freedom Wristbands

Bands For Freedom Foundation, Inc. today announced that country music superstar Toby Keith has joined the growing list of celebrity supporters for the Armed Forces Relief Trust (AFRT) and the men and women of the U.S. military.

Keith added his name to the Bands For Freedom Hero’s Page, an online list of supporters for the U.S. troops via the Bands For Freedom Foundation (www.bandsforfreedom.com/en/heroes.php) and the AFRT. Other country music supporters include Charlie Daniels, Mark Wills and Darryl Worley.

One of the most recognizable country music stars in America today, Keith isn’t afraid to show his patriotic roots, as has been evidenced by songs including “My List” and “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue.” Keith’s honky-tonk style garnered national attention when “American Soldier,” his patriotic salute to the men and women of the military, became the number one song in America over Independence Day weekend in 2002.

“Toby Keith is a great example of what we are trying to do here with Bands For Freedom,” said Steve Cloward, president and chief executive officer of Bands For Freedom. “Keith has performed for the U.S. troops countless times and often travels to be with them for holidays. We are pleased to associate ourselves with such selfless and patriotic people in this great cause.”

The wristbands come in both youth and adult sizes and can be purchased at www.bandsforfreedom.com. Bands For Freedom wristbands are similar to those made popular by the Lance Armstrong Wear Yellow Live Strong Foundation. The new Bands For Freedom wristbands were created to bolster support for the war on terror and U.S. troops who sacrifice for freedom. For more information about Bands For Freedom, please visit the Web site or call (866) 217-5595.

About Bands For Freedom Foundation Incorporated
Created in 2004, Bands For Freedom follows the lead of its predecessor, Freedombands, Inc., and has become an enormously popular supplier of patriotic silicone wristbands that come in red, white, blue and desert camouflage, as well as a marbled band with combinations of all three patriotic colors. The wristbands are marked with the word “FREEDOM” and are designed to aid Americans in making a respectful and unified statement in honor of the men and women of the armed forces. Bands For Freedom donates all after-cost proceeds to the Armed Forces Relief Trust fund.

About The Armed Forces Relief Trust
The Armed Forces Relief Trust (www.afrtrust.org) is a unique non-profit fund created to collect donations for U.S. troops and their families. The AFRT raises money to support the men and women of the U.S. armed forces and their families and, unlike many other charitable organizations, distributes 100 percent of the money it raises among the five divisions of the U.S. military.

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