The American Legion and the Grammy Award-winning Oak Ridge Boys are uniting to raise awareness and support for the needs of U.S. military veterans, including better detection and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), help with the VA benefits process, as well as education and career opportunities for those who served our nation in uniform.
The American Legion is the country’s largest veterans service organization, with 2.4 million members who work every day on behalf of the men and women who have served our nation in uniform. The Oak Ridge Boys will participate in a national fundraising and awareness campaign to support the detection and treatment of mental health issues among veterans, 22 of whom are lost each day to suicide.
DID YOU KNOW?
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that upwards of 20 percent of veterans from the recent wars are confronting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- The most recent data of veteran suicides reports we are losing 22 veterans a day by their own hands – a heartbreaking trend that must be changed.
- This fundraising campaign will help support better detection and treatment of PTSD, help with the VA benefits process, and education and career opportunities for those who served our nation in uniform.
- This Veterans Day, The Oak Ridge Boys will be in Branson, MO, home to America's largest Veterans Day celebration, Veterans Homecoming Week. They will be performing Nov 11-13 at Oak Ridge Boys Theater.
- The Oaks encourage listeners to learn more about supporting the services available through The American Legion by visiting www.SupportLegion.org and making a donation.
MORE ABOUT THE OAK RIDGE BOYS:
As one of country music’s longest-running groups, The Oak Ridge Boys’ legacy extends back to the end of World War II. The current group – which consists of lead singer Duane Allen, bass singer Richard Sterban, tenor Joe Bonsall and baritone William Lee Golden – recently celebrated more than 40 years performing together. In that time, The Oak Ridge Boys have produced more than 30 Top 10 hit songs, 12 gold records, three platinum records, one double-platinum album and a double-platinum single, with combined sales totaling 41 million records sold. They maintain a vigorous touring schedule and released a live album in April, “Boys Night Out.”
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