In December of ’08, American Legion and VFW Posts 8, 313, 341, and 680 launched a trial “Books for Veterans Christmas Program” to distribute signed copies of Beaches to four V.A. Hospitals and Convalescent Centers in Lexington, Ky. The program proved so effective, it's time for another.
The reception from hospitalized and homeless Veterans was a terrific and often emotional success… far more than anticipated as confirmed by a letter from Ky's Dept. of Veterans Affairs:
“there are no amount of words to thank you…
the autographed books were an amazing gift to us all”
VA Hospital in Huntington, WV a Rousing Success
Reception of a two-day event held July 11 and 13, 2011 was so exceptional.staff volunteers who organized the pizza, pop, and book program were astounded by the enthusiasm with which WWII, Korean, Viet Nam, and Desert Storm outpatients lined up to receive personal signed copies. "We ran out [of donated supplies] within in an hour, but plan on doing another as a Christmas Special this coming December," said volunteer, Linda Markham.
In honor of Vincent Zecca...
...the WWII veteran to whom Beaches of Belmont is dedicated, the author has agreed to waive all profit and royalties to enable Posts, companies, and individual donors to sponsor case-lots at actual cost... a 50% discount to value for a gift-quality 1st Edition while they last. Why not join us by helping an interned vet?
We don’t need Christmas to honor our Veterans... young or old
Won't you join us by sponsoring at least a minimum 1/4 case... a unique and perpetual gift that will be genuinely cherished by our Veterans... keeping them company and entertained to help offset days of loneliness, boredom, or depression long after cake and cookies are gone. It's the least we can do for them.
Only600, 430, 322 First Edition Copies Remain
Each ¼ Case (6 copies) = $80
Full Case lots (24 copies) = $320
We can ship to a Sponsor's preferred Post, Org., or Hospital
Plus... each 1/4 case sponsored gets you a free gift copy
mailed directly to you or a designated recipient
For a fully deductible contribution confirmed by American Legion Post 8, you can mail a: Books-for-Veterans Program inquiry or payment made out to the American Legion, and mail to D.R. Smith, 1176 Chetford Dr., Lexington, KY 40509. On behalf of all A.L. Posts, our Veterans, and volunteers... we thank you for your kind support.
In December of ’08, American Legion and VFW Posts 8, 313, 341, and 680 launched a trial “Books for Veterans Christmas Program” to distribute signed copies of Beaches to four V.A. Hospitals and Convalescent Centers in Lexington, Ky. The program proved so effective, it's time for another.
