Press Releases

Captain Aaron Dewees returns from Iraq and trains for Operation IronFamily, Ironman Marathon dated 4/13/08

L.A. T Sportswear, LLC contributes $54,838.48 in 2007 to help our military families.

Binghamton Senators Jersey Auction raises almost $14,000.00 for surviving military families

Family Christian Stores, their customers and The James Fund partner with the Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund, Inc.to help support our fallen service members children and spouses with donations that total $85,437.23.

The Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, ESPN and the Fort Worth Cats Professional Baseball Club present $10,000.00 to SPC Gary Thompson to help support the Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund, Inc.

Local 1st Grader does something different in Gaithersburg, MD to help cheer up surviving military children

Green Beans Coffee supports Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund by donating $20,000.00 to help them continue in their efforts to provide financial support to U.S. military families.

The Honorable William T. Moore, Jr., Chief Judge United States District Court Southern District of Georgia entered in an order on January 18, 2007 directing that certain excess unclaimed funds from a class action pending in that district be distributed to the Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund, Inc. These funds are earmarked to assist the spouses and children of the Third Infantry Division soldiers killed or wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan.

John Cook, plans solo bike ride across the United States to raise awareness of all the sacrifices our troops and their families are making overseas as well as raise funds for the CFSRF.

Clark Realty Capital, Pinnacle, Clark Realty Builders and their generous sponsors raise $41,667.00 during their Third Annual Charity Golf Classic that will help surviving and disabled military members from within the Fort Belvoir community.

Miltube is designed to allow soldiers, their families and friends to share videos. It's a great way to keep in touch while a loved one is serving overseas. Sign up today and you can begin sending messages to your loved ones and for those with children, it's a great way to bring Daddy or Mommie into the picture during family traditions. Visit them today and tell your friends how they can get on the tube. Portions of their sales proceeds from their online store will benefit children of our fallen heroes.

Aviation Performance Solutions LLC (APS) presents the 2006 Fighter Combat Tournaments of Champions charity event scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, 18 November 2006.

Mississippi business owners start fund specifically to help surviving military families from within their own community.

Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund is asked to assist local contracting firm who wants to donate a home to a fallen servicemember's family that is in need. Read about it.

Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund is honored to be a guest at a special Evening Parade in honor of our President.

Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund is honored with a meeting with President Bush and the First Lady along with 14 other grassroots military groups helping our military in various ways.Read about it here or here.

Leitner-Wise Rifle Co. Inc.

February 7, 2006

For Immediate Release

Donates a portion of the sales proceeds from their limited edition of 500 Special Forces O.D.A. weapons, configured to the Special Forces unique and demanding specifications. Each weapon will carry it's own unique serial number starting from 001 through 500 with "Special Forces O.D.A. Signature" engraved on the rifle.

Read more below:

Special Forces O.D.A.

Realhoboken

September 19, 2005

For Immediate Release

The Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund^TM was founded, October 23, 2003 to provide financial support to U.S. Military families and severely disabled service members affected by the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. In support of New Jersey military families affected by OEF and OIF, realhoboken.com is sponsoring a fundraiser on October 1, 2005 to raise donations for these families.

Christina Attardo knows what is like to have a loved one serving overseas in the face of danger, her boyfriend, Brian is finishing out his second tour serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. "I know what it is like to worry and pray for and miss and love your soldier so very much. For me, this is the hardest thing I have faced in my life - so I cannot even begin to imagine what the families of fallen soldiers go through. But I do believe that the last thing in the world they should have to worry about is supporting the children left behind."

Local restaurants, businesses, and merchants as well as the Giants, Jets, Devils and MLB have joined in the efforts by donating signed memorabilia as well as donated tickets from the Nets and the Conan O'Brien Show that will be auctioned off during the evening:

If you are unable to be present, but would like to donate to the New Jersey families you may do so online or by mailing a check. Please indicate New Jersey families on your donation.

Katrina Fund

September 12, 2005

For Immediate Release

The Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund was founded, October 23, 2003 to provide financial support to U.S. Military families and severely disabled service members affected by the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. We have recently received a request from the widow of a soldier who died while serving in Afghanistan last year, her and her daughter require assistance financially to help her with housing, food and all the other necessities in life. She has been displaced and is presently staying with friends more than 3,000 miles away.

We all realize the devastation and impact Katrina has brought to those directly affected. Our hearts and prayers are with them all. Our donations that we send to the Red Cross and Salvation Army helps the victims in their time of need with food, water, supplies, temporary housing and other vital needs. However, it is not long term and is open to all the victims. We are asking the public for assistance in helping our military families. Louisiana Guardsmen of the 256th Brigade Combat Team have begun leaving Iraq to return home. Many of them have lost everything and after serving overseas helping to rebuild Iraq and change the future of those in that country, they now have to rebuild their homes and rebuild their lives. The hardest hit Brigade, the 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery Regiment, is based in New Orleans. Almost all the soldiers that left last Thursday belong to the New Orleans battalion.

Many still have not heard from family members scattered by the disaster and have only word-of-mouth reports on the destruction wrought on their homes by the storm, the flood and the legions of looters. Many say they and their family members have lost jobs. Many are thinking of leaving New Orleans for good. Many of the widows are now displaced and need our assistance.

We are asking for help with the CFSRF "Katrina Special Relief Fund" that will provide financial assistance directly to service members and their families affected by Katrina's wrath. Families in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama need our help, however, our funds are limited. We are accepting donations specifically for the military families affected. All proceeds are tax deductible and 100% of the proceeds collected will be allocated to help our brave service members and their families affected. For further information, please visit our website at: www.cfsrf.org to find out where you can send your donations. All donations received will be monitored and posted online so that all parties contributing can see where their donations are going. We don't want to turn our backs on these families and hope to be able to offer assistance to all our service member families in need. To speak with a representative please contact us at (301) 865-6327 you may be asked to leave a message, please leave your name, telephone number and state "Katrina".

Freedom

For Immediate Release

It wasn't until the age of seventeen that the music bug really grabbed hold of him. "I heard George Strait's All My Ex's Live In Texas on the radio and I flipped over it, I tried to sing like George. Heck, I tried to sing like all the greats." Honing his singing through high school, Jim still wasn't quite sure what he was going to do following graduation. He decided to enlist in the United States Marine Corps.

After enlisting, Jim was on his way to California for a four year stint at Camp Pendelton. During his stay at Camp Pendelton Jim was deployed to the Gulf War and to Somalia. While away from home and family, Jim began his foray into songwriting. After many fruitless attempts to convey his musical ideas to other guitar players Jim finally picked up the guitar and began to teach himself to play. Jim and his guitar traveled from California to Kuwait, Japan to Germany, and played and sang the whole way. He would sing at any function that would have him. During the course of his travels, he penned forty original songs; some you can find in his live shows today. He finished up his stint in the Marines, moving through Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. But Texas was his home, and soon after leaving the Marines, he returned. Utilizing the education and experience in architecture and drafting he received while enlisted in the Marine Corps, Jim soon found work at several architectural firms.

Jim's new CD "Pickin Mexico" also contains one of his new songs, Freedom. The Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund has been chosen as a beneficiary. Jim will donate 10% of the proceeds from this new CD to our organization to help further our Mission of providing financial support to U.S. Military servicemembers and their families. Visit Jim's website at: www.jimraby.com for further information.

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