SPECIAL GUESTS
LEE GREENWOOD “GOD BLESS THE USA”
CHALLENGER THE EAGLE
WHEN: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 10am ET
WHERE: Longview Subdivision, Columbia (Lexington), S.C.
Longview Subdivision, Columbia (Lexington), S.C. - Stanley Martin Homes
204 Long Crest Rd, Lexington, SC 29073
Follow signage to the ground-breaking lot
WHO:
Meredith Iler, Founder, Helping a Hero Home Program
Challenger The Eagle
University of South Carolina Army ROTC
Elementary Student, Northside Christian Academy
Lee Greenwood, Grammy Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter
Kim Greenwood
Mike Cancilla, Division President, Stanley Martin Homes
Sec. William F. Grimsley, Secretary, Department of Veteran’s Affairs
SGT Joe Bartel, USA (Ret)
SPC Shaun Robey, USA (Ret)
SPC Shaun Robey, USA (Ret) is an avid hunter and fisherman. He grew up in Georgia, wrestled in high school, and loved being part of a team. His father was former Navy and his brother was in the infantry. In 2006, Shaun joined the Army and deployed to Arab Jabour Iraq with the 3rd ID. On July 24, 2007, an IED took out their truck leaving him with a crushed right foot and an amputated left leg among other injuries. He received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. His best friend, SGT Joe Bartel, USA (Ret) lost his leg in that same blast and nominated Shaun for his Helping a Hero home. He is married to Ashten and has 3 children.
ABOUT HELPING A HERO:
Helping A Hero is one of the top national charities building specially adapted homes for qualifying service members through partnerships made with builders, suppliers, patriots, and the veteran. Helping a Hero strives to engage the community in providing services and resources for our wounded heroes and their families. Additionally, Helping A Hero provides support programs such as marriage retreats, caregiver retreats, recreational activities, and emergency needs grants.
JOIN THE 100 HOMES CHALLENGE
Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops and noted conservationist, has pledged 25% of the cost of the next 100 Homes and invites the American people and companies alike to join him in the 100 Homes Challenge. The public is invited to “Nominate a Hero” and wounded heroes in need of adaptive housing from the post 9-11 Global War on Terror are invited to complete our “Home Application”. Both forms are available on our website to be completed online at www.helpingahero.org.
Lee Greenwood & Helping a Hero Media Contact: Jeremy Westby, jpw@2911.us, +1-833-537-2911,,800, Scott Sexton, scott@2911.us, +1-833-537-2911, 802
For Helping A Hero, Contact:
Margaret Cordes,
Margaret@Helpingahero.org,
+1-832-655-5499
