www.myspace.com/ward57

Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) in Washington DC is the first stop for many of America's returning wounded service members from Iraq and Afghanistan.  Known as "the amputee ward", the orthopedic Ward 57 at WRAMC houses some of the most severely injured patients for weeks or even months. The painful sacrifice of losing one or more limbs is the new battle these service members and their families now fight.

Operation Ward 57 was started to have a direct way for individuals and companies to show their support and raise funds for these courageous men and women who have given so much.
The program is run through pro-football player Kerry Carter's THINK BIG FOUNDATION, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Tax ID: 20-196-2446, in partnership with Atmosphere Artist Management LLC.  This is a grass-roots, volunteer effort. Each person who buys a T-shirt, not only shows their support, but directly contributes to items for the Ward, patients, family members and staff.

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Due to the recent interview on Sean Hannity's national radio program, a tidal wave of new supporters have enthusiastically offered support through donations, T-shirt purchases and ideas!!  Our tiny volunteer team is working overtime to make sure we respond.  Shirts will be shipping the last week of July and more shirts are on the way.  If you sent a check in the mail, you will not receive any updates unless you call or send your email address.

Please accept our heartfelt gratitude and forgive us if we don't respond in a timely fashion to your requests and questions.  If you haven't received your shirts by mid August, please check back with us or the website.  If you would like to pay additional for a special rush order let us know.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
STRANGE NOIZE TOUR 2008
CUSTOM POSTER TO BENEFIT OPERATION WARD 57

NOW ON SALE!
Custom hand-made tour poster benefitting Operation Ward 57.
Poster design by the Mazui Foundation and printing by Poster Giant.

Suburban Noize Records presents the Strange Noize Tour 2008
Kottonmouth Kings,Tech N9ne, (hed) p.e., prozak, brother j of x clan and dirtball.

Tech N9ne

Richter of Kottonmouth Kings

Dirtball

Posters available at the show
or online here.

Brother J of X Clan
4TH OF JULY FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

$50,000 gross raised and 1,200 shirts sold in one week!
    Including...
  • $2,500 from Impact a Hero challenge grant!
  • $5,000 from the following KVI listeners and Ward 57 supporters!
  • An XBOX 360 system from Tim Hooper!
  • DVD movies and more!
Deborah Semer talks with
guest host Kirby Wilbur on
the Sean Hannity show.

Windows Media streaming audio

Please pass along to Ward 57 that we love them, respect and admire them for their unmatched courage.
I pray our small donation can help in some way.

God bless, Catherine and family

I got my economic stimulus check today and I can't think of a better way to spend it!

-Ellen Whiting, Tacoma, WA

CARPENTER FAMILY

My father is a preacher for the Church of Christ in Round Rock, TX.  We had come down for his birthday, July 12 and he gave us all these shirts!  We are a very patriotic family and we love our country.  We love our men and women in uniform and we realize that freedom comes at a very high cost.

Pictured from left to right, top row, are Landon, Ferman Carpenter, Jacob.  Bottom row, left to right are Bonnie, Jean Carpenter, Nancy Carpenter.

Thank you!
Bonnie
MILITARY AVIATION ARTIST
 

Jason Breidenbach raised $140 by donating a portion of the sales of his artwork at a miltary show in Geneseo, NY

Thank you Jason!

FREEDOM RIDERS FLAG

Terry and Joe Fisher in Calumet City, IL and the "FREEDOM RIDERS" assembled to welcome home USMC Shane Klar returning from Iraq.

Terry let them know about Operation Ward 57 and a member of the Honor Guard had the riders sign their flag for the patients and staff of Ward 57 & 58.  The flag now resides on the Ward.

Thank you to all for your amazing support!

TOURING WARD 57 FLAG SIGNING

4/19/08 - The Mainstage Comedy and Music Club hosted “Laughter is the Best Medicine” comedy benefit show.

Comedians Tony Daniel, Joe Vespanziani and Dean Oleson wore Ward 57 shirts during their two sets. The shows were broadcast on the internet and are available to watch at www.synclive.com.

Supporter Rick Clements brought custom made 10' Ward 57 flag for the artists and audience to sign.

Special thanks to host Steve Novick and Kirby Wilbur and Matt Haver of KVI radio who helped bring awareness to the cause!

Rick Clements and Operation Ward 57 Founder Deborah Semer get the honor of being the first to sign.

The Flag will be on tour at various events for signing.
CUT-A-THON FOR OPERATION WARD 57

Kourtney, a hairstylist in Chicago, IL recruited her company to do a
hair-cut-a-thon with proceeds going to Operation Ward 57.

The event raised $400 for the Ward!

Thank you Kourtney Browning, Wendy Anderson, Wendy Jacobs, Carrie Cronin, Jen Meany, SGT Matt Tidball and Hair Cuttery!
OPERATION ROCK AND RACK FUNDRAISER

Nicole organized Operation Rock and Rack in Glen Burnie, MD to support Operation Ward 57.

Nicole with Halo from Positive Images who donated his time, talent, and a portion of the proceeds.

Thanks to Contrast Hall for hosting the event and radio stations 105.7, 100.7, and 97.9 for their generous support.
WHAT'S
HAPPENING

KIRBY + CO on KVI
KVI listeners,
Ward 57 supporters,
and Dick Lynch from
Impact a Hero raised
$7,500!

SUPPORTERS

(HED) P.E.
myspace.com/hedpe
(HED) P.E.

FALL FROM GRACE
Fall From Grace

POSTER GIANT
postergiant.net
Poster Giant

MAZUI FOUNDATION

SUBURBAN NOIZE RECORDS

SEW MUCH COMFORT

CROSSING HEALINGWORKS

THE LEGACY PROJECT

IMPACT A HERO

MERCHANDISE