Charlotte, NC - July 9, 2009 - A Rose of Thanks, a non-profit organization with the goal of sending a Thank You Card every single U.S. Armed Service member in the Gulf Region, will attend two upcoming Vans Warped Tour events with cards for concertgoers to personalize and sign.
 
At both the Virginia Beach and Charlotte dates (July 22 and 23, respectively), A Rose of Thanks will set up a station in the Non-Profit Area with blank cards, markers and pens so any and all show attendees can personally thank one or more U.S. Armed Service members for defending the U.S. and our families.
 
"It is because of sacrifices made daily by our troops, and their families, that we are able to live in the greatest country in the world," said Matthew Hunt, founder of A Rose of Thanks. "If everyone of us took just 10 minutes a month to write a note or send a card, then no service member would ever go without receiving a piece of mail. What's 10 minutes when these men and women are risking their lives 24/7/365 to defend the freedoms we enjoy everyday?"
 
Music fans can personalize and sign their own A Rose of Thanks card for the troops at the two following Vans Warped Tour dates:

-        July 22, 2009: Virginia Beach, VA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
-        July 23, 2009: Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
 
Those not attending the Vans Warped Tour and would still like to send a Thank You Card to U.S. troops can also do so at www.aroseofthanks.org.
 

 
 


 

Matthew Hunt

A Rose of Thanks

P.O. Box 250

Newell, NC 28126

cell: 704-754-2943

 

 

About A Rose of Thanks

 

In January 2007, after being robbed twice at gunpoint in the last 90 days of 2006, Matthew Hunt realized he was blessed to be alive and said it was time to give back. Hunt founded A Rose of Thanks with the original idea of sending every troop in the gulf a Valentine's Day card and a rose to say "thank you" for defending the U.S and its citizens. Hunt and Yolanda Gamboa created with the hand drawn rose (a peach rose signifies thanks and gratitude) now seen on the outside of the organizations' greeting card. Individuals have the unique ability to sign and personalize each card by coloring the rose and cover.
 
A Rose of Thanks has sent out over 10,000 cards since Valentine's Day 2007 and is funded by donations from friends and family, but mostly from tips Hunt makes driving for Domino's Pizza. Please visit www.aroseofthanks.org for more details.
 
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