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Operation American Spirit has Just Begun!
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Oct. 16th 2007 - Jack Pedals to Honor mettle of those in uniform - By T.J. Simers,
L.A. Times
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Join Emmy Award nominated actor Jack Scalia as he raises awareness and funding for the severely injured troops from Iraq and Afghanistan. During Operation American Spirit' s inaugural event beginning September 22, Scalia will ride his bike from Seattle to San Diego on a 16-day 1500-mile journey. Scalia hopes to inspire others to get involved and help. Cyclists will be able to collect pledges and ride with Jack, there will be fundraising events in cities along the route, and an on-line auction with many items donated, even the chance to win Jack's bike.
View the 10 second PSA (Quicktime) View the 30 second PSA (Quicktime) View the Press Conference (Quicktime)
Operation American Spirit hopes to raise up to $50 million dollars over the next few years. Our mission is to help make a difference in the lives of our heroes and their families by providing support and funding during and after rehabilitation including ongoing programs, mentoring, scholarships, job and trade assistance, home modification, and activities and outings to improve morale.
Among those who will be on hand to support Jack beginning with a kick off press event in L.A. on July 11 are the Honorable Jack Kemp, Actors Lee Ermey and Mike Vogel, Olympic Gold Medalist Quincy Watts, Edra Blixseth, who organized major fundraisers for 9-11 families and Katrina victims raising more than $175 million total, and soldiers Corp. BJ Jackson and Corp. JR Martinez.
 
Jack with Supporter Tommy Lasorda Jack is joined by Actors Mike Vogel and Karri Turner with Iraq vet JR Martinez to promote support for the troops
Other notable names who are lending their support to the cause include Jessica Biel, Gary Sinise, Kurt Russell, Mariel Hemingway, Tommy Lasorda, James Cromwell, Tim Allen, Rick Dees, Mary Hart, Congressmember's Mary Bono and Connie Mack, US Navy Prosthetics Director Peter Harsch, and soldiers Melissa Stockwell, Mike McNaughton, Ryan Kelly, and Heath Calhoun.
Operation American Spirit has become a partner with the America Supports You network. America Supports You is a nationwide program launched by the Department of Defense that recognizes citizens' support for our military men and women and communicates that support to members of our Armed Forces at home and abroad.
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