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FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION RADIO SHOW HONORS THE MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES THIS MEMORIAL DAY

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“A Grateful Nation,” tells powerful stories of wounded warriors, fallen heroes

and their loved ones

New York, NY (May 17, 2013) – The service and sacrifice of America’s volunteer military and their families will come to life this Memorial Day weekend in a radio special, produced by Fisher House Foundation, and set to air on more than 105 news/talk radio stations across the country, including stations in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Detroit, Seattle, San Antonio and more. Check local listings for stations and times at www.fisherhouse.org.

“A Grateful Nation” is a three-hour, spoken-word program honoring those who have fought and died to defend America over the past 12 years, and the loved ones who share their burden. It includes profiles of several wounded warriors who have overcome serious injuries to rebuild their lives, including Army Captain Ivan Castro, the only blind active duty Green Beret; and Brian Castner, a former Air Force Explosive Ordinance Disposal officer who suffered a traumatic brain injury but went on to write an acclaimed memoir, “The Long Walk.” 

The program also features conversations with Gold Star spouses and parents, including Mary Byers, President of the American Gold Star Mothers; and Jessica Schwartz of Cheyenne, Wyo., who stayed at the Fisher House for Families of the Fallen at Dover AFB when her husband was killed in Afghanistan.  

In addition to honoring such heroes, “A Grateful Nation” also generates awareness and financial support for Fisher House Foundation’s mission of supporting military families in their time of greatest need.

“This program provides an intimate look at the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, in the most personal of ways," said Ken Fisher, Chairman & CEO of Fisher House Foundation. "We are honored by their devotion to country. Supporting them in their time of need is the least we can do, after all they have done for us." 

“A Grateful Nation” is hosted by Scott Slade, award-winning host of “Atlanta’s Morning News” on WSB-AM/FM. It was produced by award-winning veteran broadcaster Randall Bloomquist.

“It’s so important that we continue to remember and support our volunteer military and their families,” Slade said.  “These folks make incredible sacrifices to protect our freedom and keep us safe.  I’m honored to be part of a program like that.”

About Fisher House Foundation

Fisher House Foundation is best known for a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment.  These homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide, close to the medical center or hospital it serves. Fisher Houses have up to 20 suites, with private bedrooms and baths.  Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room and an inviting living room.  Fisher House Foundation ensures that there is never a lodging fee.  Since inception, the program has saved military and veterans’ families an estimated $200 million in out of pocket costs for lodging and transportation.

Fisher House Foundation also operates the Hero Miles Program, using donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of injured service members as well as the Hotels for Heroes program using donated hotel points to allow family members to stay at hotels near medical centers without charge.  The Foundation also manages a grant program that supports other military charities and scholarship funds for military children, spouses and children of fallen and disabled veterans.

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