REMEMBERING FALLEN SOLDIERS

“This is my charge to all of you. We need to spread the word of the soldiers who are still fighting…Our soldiers here depend on the support of our loved ones back home…Tell everyone you know of the trying times our brothers are facing. Tell everyone of the heroism of the soldiers who lost their lives and of the soldiers who are fighting to recover what they have lost.”   USMC - Afghanistan, Remembering fallen soldiers

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

FREEDOM IS NOT FREE IS A MISSION DRIVEN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ASSISTING WOUNDED SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE FAMILIES OF THE FATALLY WOUNDED. WE FULFILL OUR MISSION IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: FREEDOM IS NOT FREE MAKES GRANTS TO PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO MEET THEIR IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL NEEDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH MEDICAL CARE, TRAVEL, HOME MODIFICATION, AND PAYING BILLS. WE SUPPORT COMMUNITY PROJECTS FOR WOUNDED VETERANS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT AND HEALING ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES OF WOUNDED SERVICE MEMBERS, PARTICULARLY THEIR CHILDREN.

"THEY GAVE ALL...LET'S GIVE BACK"

ANNOUNCING THE 2011 AMERICA'S HEROES CALENDAR

Freedom Is Not Free is pleased and excited to announce the 2011 America's Heroes Calendar, featuring veterans of our nation's armed forces.

Our last calendar, the 2007 version, was prominently featured on a number of national news shows, including Fox News and The Today Show. It sold more than 30,000 copies and we feel certain that we'll eclipse these numbers with the 2011 calendar! So don't delay -- order yours today by calling Freedom Is Not Free at (858) 847-9999, via email at info@FreedomIsNotFree.com. You can also purchase directly from our web site. We anticipate that calendars will be available to ship beginning September 1, 2010.

All 'American Heroes' featured in this calendar donated their time and traveled to San Diego at their own expense. 100% OF THE PROCEEDS OF THIS CALENDAR AID WOUNDED HEROES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND THE FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN.

FREEDOM IS NOT FREE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR MILITARY FAMILIES A HUGE SUCCESS -- RAISES OVER $50,000 FOR WOUNDED HEROES!

The inaugural Freedom Is Not Free Charity Golf Tournament for Military Families was a huge success! Thanks to the generosity of our hosts at Del Mar Country Club and all those who attended, we were able to raise over $50,000 for wounded heroes and their families, and the families of the fallen.

A special thank you to Del Mar Country Club President and General Manager, Chris Penrod; Director of Golf Operations, John Cochrane; and Events Director, Kristy Kielborn for all their support and generosity every step of the way.

Thank you to all the athletes and celebrities who joined us, including Congressional Medal of Honor recipients Robert Modrzejewski and Mike Thornton; U.S. Representative Brian Bilbray; San Diego Charger Steve Gregory (#28 in your program, but #1 in our hearts); and legends of pro football, Andre Reed, Aaron Taylor, Willie Buchanon, Phil McConkey, Bob Brasher, Pete Shaw and Hank Bauer.

Most of all, thank you to all our sponsors and the 144 golfers who played in our tournament, and who took time from their busy schedules to honor those who've sacrificed for us all. We hope you had a wonderful time and that you'll all join us again next year!

NBC's Today Show Features Freedom Is Not Free

“It is wonderful to see an organization such as this give back to the military community. My oldest son participated in the Little Warriors Surf Camp and he had a wonderful time! The staff of Freedom Is Not Free and surf instructors were all great and my son could not stop talking about how much fun he had, i.e., making new friends, learning to surf, and just having fun! As if that wasn't enough, he was given his own surfboard! This fun-filled day could not have happened without the support and generosity of Freedom Is Not Free! Thank you again for your support!”   khambln, parent of a Little Warriors Surf Camp participant

DONATE YOUR CAR TO CARS 4 CAUSES

Freedom Is Not Free has partnered with Cars 4 Causes to increase support in order to help veterans and facilitate donations to troops! Do you have an old car, RV, boat or truck and don't know what to do with it? Consider donating it to Cars 4 Causes -- the charity that GIVES to charities! They offer a unique way for you to donate to Freedom Is Not Free by selling your donated vehicle, saving you the hassle. The proceeds from the sale are then donated to Freedom Is Not Free! It's that easy.

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Freedom Is Not Free enhances the quality of life and
provides financial assistance AND DONATIONS TO TROOPS for:

• Wounded and injured veterans of all branches of the military;
• Their families and the families of the fallen to help defray the costs associated with caregiving and travel to be with a veteran during an extended hospital stay.

freedom Is Not Free is among the leading groups to help veterans with medical travel expenses:

• Non-conforming relatives need assistance with travel and lodging expenses when caring for a wounded veteran or attending the funeral of a veteran.

Freedom Is Not Free enhances the quality of life of wounded veterans:

• The purchase of specialized equipment or vehicle, or the modification of a home when the veteran requires the use of a wheelchair;
• Our donations for San Diego military families financed the construction and furnishing of an ADA-compliant beach house at Camp Pendleton.

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