Support the Troops Rally

When: October 11, 2008

Time: 1:30pm - 8:00pm

Location: Nelson Park in Abilene, TX

2008 Summer Donations

We are sending things to troops overseas, to help out. We have drop off points in several locations.

We will be doing this until December 2008, we may continue this beyond this date.

ITEMS BEING SENT for Wounded Soldiers:

Blankets - are for wounded soldiers being sent back to states or Germany, all they have is their hospital gowns.

Sweat Pants and Shirts - they can wear this instead of gowns.

Socks, T-shirts, underwear - must be white.

KEAN 105.1

at 3911 S. 1st Street in Abilene

M-F 8:30 - 5:30pm

Sweetwater's Teachers Federal Credit Union

1900 Preston Rd. in Sweetwater

anytime bank is open

Hardin-Simmons University Bookstore

2200 Hickory St. in Abilene

M-F 8:00 - 5:00pm

What is going on so far this is a work in progress:

Free Pepsi products, more to come as we get sponsors.

Biker Parade from Kent's Harley Davidson to Nelson Park.

PERFORMERS - Katie Armiger, Ronica Coldiron, Brennon Manske

Marine Corp Band

Air Castles from LaGant Air Castles

Dyess Security Dog Team Demonstrations

Magician - Randy Naylor

Abilene Police Department Crime Prevention Unit including McGruff the Crime Dog and fingerprinting for children

Explosive Ordance Demolition Team from Dyess

Team Chip Tae Kwon Doe Demonstration

We will put up a schedule once it is ready.

Cumulus Broadcasting 99.7FM

2525 South Danville in Abilene

M-F 8:00 - 5:00pm

Chase Bank

3250 Rebecca Lane in Abilene

during normal business hours

Free Theme Park Admission

Active-duty servicemembers, activated or drilling reservists from all five branches of service, and National Guardsmen are eligible for the program.

All servicemembers need do is register online, print and sign the form and bring it with them. If the form can't be printed, it can be filled out upon arrival at the park. Every person over 10 participating in this program must present valid active-duty military or service identification.

Each pass is valid for a one-day admission per person per year to five of Anheuser-Busch's seven theme park brands. Visitors may choose Sea World Orlando, San Diego or San Antonio; Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or Williamsburg; Pennsylvania's Sesame Place; Florida's Adventure Island; or Virginia's Water Country USA. Discovery Cove and Aquatica parks are not included in this offer.

Anheuser-Bush is a corporate supporter of America Supports You, a Defense Department program connecting citizens and corporations with servicemembers and their families serving at home and abroad. 

Click on the link to find forms.

ITEMS BEING SENT for All Soldiers:

Baby Wipes - lack of water means lack of showers, so wipes are a substitute.

International Phone Cards

Playing Cards, Crosswords, Word Search

Beef Jerky , Hard Candies - anything that won't melt, spoil, or can be crushed, think of treats for the soldiers.

Support the Troops Rally Music Tour

When: October 8 - 10, 2008

Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Location: Hastings on South 14th in Abilene