Press Release
CASTLE ROCK FAMILY TO HOST FUNDRASIER DINNER FOR
THE COALTION TO SALUTE AMERICA’S HEROES™
Jana and Fred Barlit host a dinner to salute national heroes at their home in Colorado
Castle Rock, CO- July 19, 2008- Jana and Fred Bartlit will host a dinner at their home for veteran soldiers and guests to show their support for the Coalition to Solute America’s Heroes ™ (CSAH), the leading nongovernmental provider of emergency financial aid for severely wounded veterans from the War on Terror. The event will be held on the evening of July 19th, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Those interested in attending and showing their support can contact Jana Bartlit at (303) 663-5555.
The event will be a poolside party where veterans will mingle and speak about the support that CSAH has provided to them. Cpl. Donny Daughenbaugh, USMC, Sgt. Jorge DeLeon, U.S. Army, Sgt. Mary Herrera, Army National Guard, Cpl. B.J. Jackson, and Cpl. J.R. Martinez will be in attendance to thank the Bartlit’s and gain more support for CSAH.
Jorge Deleon and Fred Bartlit met during a donors visit at the Bartlit’s residence in March 2008. During that visit Mr. Bartlit and DeLeon discussed their respected times in the Army and realized they had similar experiences, which created a closer relationship between the two. Afterwards, Mr.Bartlit and his wife Jana offered their house to host a party and invite their friends to raise awareness and fundraising for CSAH.
“A lot of time and preparation has gone into this event and I am fortunate to be able to work with the Bartlit’s and CSAH to have such a great event. This event is going to hopefully generate some new donors and support for the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. Fred and Jana have been so gracious and kind and they just keep giving.” DeLeon said.
The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes encourages all men and women of uniform who were severely wounded while serving in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and who are in need of assistance to call 888-44-SALUTE (888-477-2588) or e-mail info@saluteheroes.org.
To learn more about CSAH, visit www.saluteheroes.org.