WHAT'S HAPPENING
Deborah Semer talks with
guest host Kirby Wilbur on
the Sean Hannity show.

Windows Media streaming audio

Please pass along to Ward 57 that we love them, respect and admire them for their unmatched courage.
I pray our small donation can help in some way.

God bless, Catherine and family

T-SHIRT ORDER STATUS

Shirts will be shipping the last week of July! More shirts are on the way. Due to the sudden and overwhelming support from the radio interviews our volunteer team is working overtime to make sure we get these out.

If you sent a check in the mail, you will not receive any updates unless you send your email address too.

Thank you for your patience and support!!

4TH OF JULY FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN - KIRBY WILBUR SHOW

$7,500 Total Raised!

  • $2,500 from Impact a Hero challenge grant!
  • $5,000 from the following KVI listeners and Ward 57 supporters!
  • An XBOX 360 system from Tim Hooper!
  • Jamie Henry
  • Ellen Whiting
  • Sherrie Kleinhuizen
  • Robert Inman
  • Gloria Scott
  • Deanna McDougle
  • Joan Reanier
  • Frank Novak
  • Madeleine Caley
  • Howard Campbell
  • John Lobdell
  • Scott Rogers
  • Robert Seif
  • Carol Stickney
  • David Phillips
  • Ann Hayes
  • Margaret Liberty
  • Catherine Roberson
  • James Mosebach
  • Kathy Sauve
  • Neil Anderson
  • Edward Davis
  • Kenneth (St Louis)
  • Ed Jones
  • Lola Ritter
  • Dorothy Bunch
  • Julie Schafer
  • Andrew Poplawski
  • Erin Hughes
  • Linda Graney
  • Gregg Sorensen
  • Gary Olson
  • Barbara Meyers
  • Frederick Schmidt
  • Dean Robnett
  • Edward Godsey
  • Elaine Kinney
  • Ron Surowitz
  • The Cotton Vault
  • Jeff Howard
  • Joe Dragt
  • Kirby Wilbur
  • Carol Hardon
  • Jay Demme
  • Sandra Larrinaga
  • Bob Rutledge
  • Corey Rueb
  • Donna Armstrong
  • Patty White
  • Jan Pendleton
  • Martin Mendes

*If you do not see your name on this list please let us know.

I got my economic stimulus check today and I can't think of a better way to spend it!

-Ellen Whiting, Tacoma, WA

If you want to hold a fundraiser or help Operation Ward 57
call 206-829-9822 or email deborah@operationward57.org

FREEDOM RIDERS FLAG

Terry and Joe Fisher in Calumet City, IL and the "FREEDOM RIDERS" assembled to welcome home USMC Shane Klar returning from Iraq.

Terry let them know about Operation Ward 57 and a member of the Honor Guard had the riders sign their flag for the patients and staff of Ward 57 & 58.  The flag now resides on the Ward.

Thank you to all for your amazing support!

TOURING WARD 57 FLAG SIGNING

4/19/08 - The Mainstage Comedy and Music Club hosted “Laughter is the Best Medicine” comedy benefit show.

Comedians Tony Daniel, Joe Vespanziani and Dean Oleson wore Ward 57 shirts during their two sets. The shows were broadcast on the internet and are available to watch at www.synclive.com.

Supporter Rick Clements brought custom made 10' Ward 57 flag for the artists and audience to sign.

Special thanks to host Steve Novick and Kirby Wilbur and Matt Haver of KVI radio who helped bring awareness to the cause!

Rick Clements and Operation Ward 57 Founder Deborah Semer get the honor of being the first to sign.

The Flag will be on tour at various events for signing.

CUT-A-THON FOR OPERATION WARD 57

Kourtney, a hairstylist in Chicago, IL recruited her company to do a
hair-cut-a-thon with proceeds going to Operation Ward 57.

The event raised $400 for the Ward!

Thank you Kourtney Browning, Wendy Anderson, Wendy Jacobs, Carrie Cronin, Jen Meany, SGT Matt Tidball and Hair Cuttery!

OPERATION ROCK AND RACK FUNDRAISER

Nicole organized Operation Rock and Rack in Glen Burnie, MD to support Operation Ward 57.

Nicole with Halo from Positive Images who donated his time, talent, and a portion of the proceeds.

Thanks to Contrast Hall for hosting the event and radio stations 105.7, 100.7, and 97.9 for their generous support.

MISS MARLENA J - PATRIOTIC PIN-UP

I took some pics for you all to show you my support.  I appreciate our troops.  And I will continue to pray and hope for the best for all our brave service members.

Thanks.  Marlena J

www.myspace.com/missmarlenaj