Words for the Wounded Skydiving Fundraiser

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The three grannies who run Words for the Wounded, which raises money to help the recovery of wounded troops, have taken it upon themselves to tandem skydive with the fantastic skydiveLondon in Wiltshire to raise funds. They have been joined by a mere child of a bloke at 42, Rob Percy. The grannies insist that being strapped to fit young men has absolutely nothing to do with their decision. Ho hum!

 

If you would like to donate to Margaret Graham, Penny Deacon, Jan Speedie and Rob Percy’s skydive team ‘3 grannies and a man’ (100% of your donation will go to the troops)  please go to www.wordsforthewounded.co.uk where you will find a link or make a cheque payable  to Words for the Wounded, and send it to 12 Woodcote Green, Downley, High Wycombe HP13 5UN

 

First Lady Michelle Obama Gives Voice to Women

Democratic political consultant Lena Kennedy announced today that First Lady Michelle Obama is attending a fundraising luncheon at the private home of Ann and Robert Hamilton in Pasadena on Monday, June 13. The fundraiser is being organized by Southern California Women For Obama, a local grassroots initiative headed by Kennedy to help women get engaged in the political process and ensure their voice is heard.

“We expect about 500 attendees, a turnout similar to earlier Obama fundraisers we’ve hosted in Pasadena during the presidential campaign,” adds Kennedy.

“We are honored to be one of only two fundraisers the First Lady will attend during her visit to Southern California,” explains Los Angeles business executive and Presidential Partner Teena Hostovich, who is co-chairing the event with Kennedy. “Attendees at our luncheon will be a good cross-section of President Obama’s constituents in Los Angeles, one that is diverse culturally, socially, and economically.”

More than 450 women attended a reception rally hosted at the home of Lesley and Rob Levy on May 15 to kick off President Obama’s re-election campaign and offer women meaning ways to get involved in the political process. Hostovich, who served as the evening’s emcee, introduced various speakers including Congresswoman Judy Chu, John Emerson & Ken Solomon, California Co-Chairs, President Obama National Finance Committee, Eric Bauman, Vice Chair California Democratic Party, Honorable Wendy Greuel, Los Angeles City Controller, and Los Angeles Councilwoman Jan Perry.

The luncheon will begin at 11 a.m. Individual tickets are $1,000. Special $10,000-a-couple tickets are also available, allowing a photo opportunity and private time with the First Lady. For more information, contact Lena Kennedy at 626-765-6206 or email at Lkennedy@LLKAssociates.com.