The Thank You Foundation to Hold Benefit for Wounded Soldier

CINCINNATI – August 28, 2007 – The Thank You Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to honoring veterans and active duty service members, today announced that it is having a benefit for Corporal Joel Dulashanti of Forest Park on Saturday, September 15, 2007 from 6-10 p.m. at the Chuck Cain VFW Post 7670 (4021 Hamilton-Trenton Rd in Hamilton, Ohio). Cpl Dulashanti was severely wounded in Afghanistan in May 2007, and as a result, his right leg was amputated from the knee down.

The featured entertainment for the evening will be a “Tribute to Elvis” starring Paul Halverstadt. Halverstadt a Cincinnati native, has competed and placed in several Elvis Tribute Artist contest and was a finalist in the Images of the King competition in Memphis in 2004.

Tickets may be purchased in advance and are $25.00 per person and $35.00 per couple. Admission includes entertainment, food and 2 drink tickets. To purchase tickets, contact June Haynes at 513-617-9353 or 877-280-8893.

The Dulashantis are currently residing at the Mologne House on the grounds of Walter Reed Army Medical Center while Joel goes through physical and occupational therapy. As a result of Joel’s treatment, the Dulashantis will not be able to attend the benefit.

If a company or individual would like to contribute to the benefit or make a donation for the Dulashanti’s please contact John Guinn at 877-280-8893 or visit The Thank You Foundation website at www.TheThankYouFoundation.org

About The Thank You Foundation
The Thank You Foundation is a non-partisan, non-profit 501c3 organization whose mission is to show appreciation and express gratitude for those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces both past and present. The Foundation accomplishes its mission through several programs and activities such as sending care packages, visiting Veterans in care facilities, providing complimentary tickets to sporting and entertainment events, and presenting foundation Thank You Cards and Certificates of Appreciation to those who have served or are serving in the military.

For more information about how to support a Veteran or Service Member, please visit the foundation web site at www.thethankyoufoundation.org or call toll free at 1-877-280-8893.

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