On December 4th, the San Antonio Tea Party hosted a Christmas party and fundraiser called “Home for Christmas” at Pedrotti’s North Wind Ranch for the Military Warriors Support Foundation. About 200 persons attended the event and tribute to our men and women in uniform. Lieutenant General Leroy Sisco (USA Ret.), MWSF founder and CEO, provided an overview of the foundation’s mission and specific programs designed to help the wounded warrior’s transition to civilian life—including their “Homes4WoundedHeroes” program. Mr. Jonathan Wheeler, a wounded warrior, gave a personal account of the injuries he suffered in service to his country. He also told the gathering how MWSF had helped by providing a new home for him and his family.

“Home for Christmas,” choreographed by long-time supporter Jon Kaplan, was an inspiring retrospective on the contributions of our fighting men/women since the founding of our Nation. The theme speaks to the soldier’s longing to return to the warm embrace of family and loved ones after defending America’s interests around the world. The program opened with a beautiful rendition of “Jerusalem” performed by recording artist Greg Flores. An impressive group of young people showcased their talents and lifted our spirits: the Clark High School JROTC presented the colors, Brandeis High School Samantha Serrano sang the National Anthem, and Paulina Gomez (age 10) captured our hearts by reading her short essay “The Gift of America.”

At the conclusion of the event, the SATP collected more than $1100 in donations for the Military Warriors Support Foundation. To those who were able to give, thank you for your generosity. To those who were not able to join us, it is never too late to contribute to this worthy organization. Please send your tax-deductible donations directly to the Military Warriors Support Foundation  which is headquartered right here in San Antonio.

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