Veterans of Valor holds online auction for Bon Jovi Chicago concert package

Monday, July 12th, 2010

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July 11, 6:56 PMBon Jovi ExaminerGlenn Osrin

In the Bon Jovi video ‘Superman Tonight’, Jon Bon Jovi and his band celebrate the Angels among us here on earth; the police, firemen, advocates for the homeless, teachers of troubled youth, volunteers who support the terminally ill, and of course, the country’s first line of defense for all things we cherish that are independent and free: America’s men and women in the military.

Himself a child of a Mother and Father who met and fell in love while serving in the Marines, Bon Jovi has been an advocate for the nation’s men and women in uniform, raising money through his charity—the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation—to help homeless Veteran’s, to playing concerts in appreciation and support of America’s soldier-hero’s like his ‘Celebration of Service’ concert outside the ‘TodayShow’ studios in 2009.

So it’s not surprising then that in the ‘Superman Tonight’ video, Bon Jovi honored Sgt. Klay South (USMC, Ret.) by featuring him as one of the heros who work so hard to help others at great sacrifice to themselves. Bon Jovi fans around the world will remember Klay from the video; he was the soldier holding the sign that read, “I help other wounded soldiers”.

And indeed Klay does.

While serving America in the Iraq War, Cpl. South was clearing homes in Fallujah—the site of one of the most horrific firefights in the war—when he pushed through a door and was met by a chain-saw volley of enemy gunfire that tore through the right side of his face, and another round to his foot.

Since 2004, Klay has had 40 operations to repair his wounds; and because of his personal journey of service, injury and recovery, has been uniquely positioned to help others just like him in the military.

Thus was born Veterans of Valor.

Sgt. South founded the charity as a service to soldier’s and their families, assisting combat-wounded Vet

erans and their families by providing “unique items, services, and programs to meet their specific mental and physical needs throughout the entire healing process”.

Veterans of Valor: founded by a solder, for soldiers

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Hear what the Center Co Op Preschool has to say about their online auction experience!

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

We are a small school with modest goals in our fundraising efforts. Utilizing Auction Frogs to raise funds for our school playground turned out to be an unexpected blessing. With excellent step by step instruction, a little work, unparalleled site support, our auction efforts more than tripled our expectations. Thank you so much to all of the staff at Auction Frogs. Our playground will be up and going in time for the 2010 new year!

-Lori Kim Fundraising Chairman

Hear what the Dulin Preschool has to say about their online auction experience!

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

We had a great experience with Auction Frogs from start to finish. It was the first time our school did an on-line auction and it was a great success, and a ton of fun! The staff support was excellent, the site was easy to navigate for our bidders and it was easy to manage the site as the administrator. Thanks!

-Laura Englander Dulin Cooperative Preschool Falls Church, VA

Hear what the Rotary Club of Nampa has to say about their online auction experience!

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

I think the auction is going well and am excited to see how we finish! I wanted to let you know how much we appreciated your proactive contact of donors on our behalf – The quantity and quality of items has helped our auction significantly. Thanks again, Darren Collom Rotary Club of Nampa