The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes is a tax-exempt charity that since 2004 has helped nearly 1,500 severely wounded veterans and their families by providing emergency financial aid, homes accessible to those with disabilities and employment services. The group raised $4.3 million in 2004, 83 percent of which went directly to benefit clients. Officials say the portion of money that goes to serving clients rose to 91 percent in 2005.
The coalition was founded by activist Roger Chapin, who has created several nonprofit organizations to aid veterans. In the 1960s, Chapin led the effort to send gift packs to the front lines in Vietnam. In the 1970s, he founded Help for Hospitalized Veterans, which has supplied more than 20 million arts and crafts kits to hospitals. For more information or to donate, visit www.firstgiving.com/swimthestrait.
For more on the swim, see www.swimthestrait06.com.
pics and video link at the site
WOW, that's worth the read.
Is Ted Kennedy going to swim?
Unless you have tried to swim a distance in open water, you have no idea how difficult the challenge these men have taken on can be. God bless them for their dedication to an honorable cause.