Beth Ann VanHoose of OurSoldiers.org will be Our Featured Guest on 10-21-09

One the great perks about having a weekly Internet radio show is the wonderful people I get the honor to meet.  This show is no exception!  When Beth Ann’s information crossed my desk, I gave little to no thought on whether or not she would benefit the DivaTalkRadio listening audience.  Being extremely passionate about our military soldiers and their families, it was a must to get her scheduled for an upcoming show.

Additionally, reading her story just thrills me that much more that she will be our Featured Guest on October 21, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

Here’s Beth Ann’s story…you’re gonna fall in love with her and her mission, I guarantee it!

Dan and I grew up in the small Midwest town of Collinsville, Illinois where we were married in 1989. I relocated to Tacoma, Washington to join Dan at McChord Air Force Base, where he served in the Unites States Air Force. Dan was honorably discharged in 1993 after being diagnosed with chronic ulcerative colitis and the military decided he was no longer physically able to serve his country.

The process of separating from the service, at least in 1993, was a very interesting process, Dan went to a series of appointments, signed a few papers, received a stack of the papers that they said would help us transition to civilian life, and sent us on your way. Not only was Dan burdened with a life threatening illness, we were both emotionally and financially stressed.

After much deliberation, we decided to move back home to Illinois so we could utilize the best resources we could find… our family, friends and one of the top colon specialists in the country. We left Tacoma with very little to our name, but were determined to get Dan better and start a family.

Today, 16 years later, we have two beautiful daughters, a healthy Dan (without a colon), a beautiful home in Mesa, Arizona and many wonderful friends. Friends like Tim and Nicole Little, who have shared their lives with us, inspiring us to make a difference and help other soldiers and families like themselves. The best way I know how to do this is to raise awareness about the need and raise funds for USA Cares.

About the Home Sweet Home Campaign – TShirts 4 Soldiers

The Home Sweet Home Campaign’s TShirts 4 Soldiers helps connect people with their deployed family and friends while helping post 9/11 wounded war veterans here at home. The Home Sweet Home campaign has pledged to raise $1 million dollars for USA Cares, a 501(c)3 organization. For every TShirt sold, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to USA Cares Warrior Treatment Today Program.

Whew, what a story and mission! Beth Ann’s website is http://OurSoldiers.org.  Please visit her site, listen to our show, and see what you can do to honor this mission.

As always, DivaTalkRadio airs every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. EST and Beth Ann will be featured on October 21, 2009.(http://DivaTalkRadio.com/live)

That’s it for now. I’ll ‘see’ YOU at the show!

P.S. Please Tweet about this show and invite all your friends!