RADCLIFF, KY,. – June 18, 2008 – Major League Baseball Charities teamed with the Advertising Council to create a special website called, “WELCOMEBACKVETERANS.ORG”. Its purpose is to educate Americans on the problems faced by Veterans who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan, as well as to encourage American’s to support our troops. USA Cares is proud to be one of six organizations chosen by Major League Baseball as a recipient of the on-line and direct contributions made by baseball fans from across our Country.
From the office of the Commissioner of Baseball came a letter written by Mr. Thomas C. Brasuell, Vice President of Community Affairs. It was addressed to USA Cares, Inc. Radcliff, KY and included “Thank you for your support in assisting these brave men and women make a successful transition to civilian life.” A check in the amount of $5,777.33 was also enclosed.
Bill Nelson, Executive Director of USA Cares, noted “America has always cherished baseball as its National pastime and it is particularly noteworthy to see that baseball recognizes our Military Heroes. It seems to be a reflection of mutual admiration, appreciation and respect.” He went on to add, “Although it was slightly out of our charter, our Operation Slugger efforts sent more than fourteen tons of baseball gear to the Service Members on duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. Since they couldn’t be in the stands at their favorite Major League Baseball venue, they could still play the game during any time that they were not on duty.”
USA Cares National Spokesman, Dennis Miller, commented on his national radio program, “A big tip of the ball cap to Major League Baseball” and mentioned the amount of the check and thanked the fans by saying “…for supporting those groups who help our troops and their families! I can tell you that my outfit, USA Cares, will use the fan’s contributions to help our military families financial needs such as paying some overdue bills, saving a mortgage or assisting a wounded Veteran.”
About USA Cares
USA Cares is a worldwide non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization serving US Military Service Members of all ranks and branches and their families with direction and advice along with grant assistance for quality of life issues caused by military service. Continuing into their sixth year of accomplishment, USA Cares has received requests from over 11,000 Service Members and families with over five million dollars in organizational and found resources. In partnership with The Homeowners Preservation Foundation, USA Cares has also saved hundreds of military homes from foreclosure across the Nation. Funding for the organization is provided through the generous contributions of corporations, organizations and individuals. For more information on USA Cares contact [email protected] and visit www.usacares.org.
About Dennis Miller
Emmy award winner and four-time Writers’ Guild award winner, Dennis Miller offers his unique take on the day’s topics with comedy and satire on his daily radio show, The Dennis Miller Show, launched by Westwood One in March 2007. It’s been said that Miller is “One of the premiere comedy talents in America today…” While others are blunt assessing Miller’s comedic stature, Dennis himself makes a virtue of understatement, but there is nothing low key about his career.
Miller is a five-time Emmy award winner for his critically acclaimed half-hour, live talk show “Dennis Miller Live” which had a nine year run on HBO. He also wrote and starred in the Emmy-nominated cable comedy special “Raw Feed”, his sixth such special. He was the host and executive producer of CNBC’s “Dennis Miller”, a topical interview talk show featuring reasoned discourse, opinion and humor. Additionally, Miller has appeared on many politically oriented television talk shows.
