Telethon Raises Over $1 Million For Care Package Drive

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Sending the largest single shipment of care packages for U.S. troops in history

Special to The Union

Published: June 27, 2008

(Mountain View, CA)—An unprecedented 8-hour telethon raised $1,068,041 to send the largest single shipment of care packages for U.S. troops in history.

”The drive was organized by the nation’s largest pro-troop organization, Move America Forward (website: http://www.MoveAmericaForward.org) - a pro-troop non-profit based out of Sacramento, California.

The telethon was hosted by Move America Forward Chairman, Melanie Morgan, and blogger, author, TV analyst, Michelle Malkin.

Guests included Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Ann Coulter, Lt. Col. Oliver North (Ret.), Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Laura Ingraham, Mark Levin, military families, families of fallen troops, troops based in Iraq & Afghanistan and the office of General David Petraeus. President Bush and his wife, Laura, sent a letter of support that was read during the telethon.

The original goal for the care package drive was originally set for $500,000. However, donations surpassed $500,000 in just the first few hours of the telethon.

The telethon was broadcast by http://www.UStream.tv

“We are elated by the response from the American people who stood up and proclaimed their support for our military men and women serving on the front lines of Iraq & Afghanistan,” said Melanie Morgan - Chairman of Move America Forward.

The care packages will be shipped from Sacramento, California on July 2, 2008.

Top Photo Courtesy of The White House
Lower Photo: Former First Lady Nancy Reagan delivers her remarks at the homeporting ceremony for USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Calif. (Photo Courtesy the Department of Defense)
Front Page: AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo

"Therer are many of us who support the troops and send them our love care of these packages. We thank God daily for their sacrifices as our brave troops keep us free.
A proud American of two Marines serving in Iraq."
-> Posted by Carl T. / Jul 08, 2008

"Our troops are the true Heros, They deserve all we can do for them...God Bless them all...."
-> Posted by Mary Gokey / Jul 02, 2008

"I'm thrilled that the telethon was such a success! I knew we could do it...this is the U.S.A.! God bless you, Melanie and Michelle...two brave ladies! And God bless our servicemen and women."
-> Posted by Janis Moakler / Jul 01, 2008

"Thank God for our military, and this wonderful organization, Move America Forward, for their work on behalf of all of us."
-> Posted by David Lukenbill / Jun 30, 2008

"News the Sacbee did not feel was worthy to report about. Thank god for the Sac Union."
-> Posted by JeffinSac / Jun 30, 2008

"We love you, we support you, we are proud of you, and we miss you greatly. Every day you are over there, we will faithfully cover you with our prayers, as you have faithfully covered us with the shield of freedom."
-> Posted by Troy Kidder / Jun 29, 2008

"God bless the true American Patriots who made this all possible...Melanie, Michelle, and all the others who took the time, and showed there generosity to our troops in the field. As a Vietnam Veteran it does my soul good to see the country react to those who protect our way of life in such a positive way.God bless our troops in harms way, and the USA!"
-> Posted by ViperAsh50 / Jun 27, 2008

"My donation in no way matches their sacrifice. Thank you, thank you, thank you. While you're fighting over there we will continue to fight the fight over here. We will never forsake you."
-> Posted by Tommie Sue / Jun 27, 2008

"Bless our troops and the people who support them day in and out. It was an honor to donate to this effort."
-> Posted by Holley / Jun 27, 2008

"God Bless our men and woman in uniform. I pray daily for their safety and for what they do for our wonderful country. Gayle"
-> Posted by gayle young / Jun 27, 2008

"I am very pleased by the support and hope some in Washington take note. Some of us have not forgotten that our troops are at war even if about half the country doesn't think so. God Bless them all and everyone who participated in this historic event. Linda"
-> Posted by Linda Strickland / Jun 27, 2008