Tempe Cowgirls Riding in 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade to Honor Returning Warriors
The Cowgirls Historical Foundation from Tempe, Arizona will be participating in the 121st Annual Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. They will ride in support of the western lifestyle and the Veterans Medical Leadership Council's Returning Warriors Fund of Phoenix, AZ.
Tempe Az, (PRWEB) November 3, 2009 -- The Cowgirls Historical Foundation (CHF) http://cowgirlshistoricalfoundation.com of Tempe Az. is proud to have been selected to participate in the 2010 Pasadena Tournament of Roses for the fourth consecutive year. The Cowgirls Foundation is a non-profit organization whose aim is to increase public awareness, appreciation, and preservation of America's western heritage and the equestrian life style.
Cowgirls Historical Foundation Cowgirls in 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade
"Appearing in the Tournament of Roses Parade for the fourth year is an honor, but it's even more special this year because of our partnership with the Veterans Medical Leadership Council Returning Warriors Fund," said Patricia Gomez, president of The Cowgirls Historical Foundation. The fund provides assistance to military members who are enrolled at the Phoenix, Az VA hospital and who need a financial "safety net" as they transition back to civilian life.
"Our veterans are true heroes and we are proud to dedicate not only this ride in their honor in front of a global audience but also a substantial portion of our fundraising proceeds as well," says Gomez.
The cowgirls will be assisting at the 7th Annual Benefit Luncheon on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. They will be dressed in authentic vintage western outfits from the golden Hollywood era of the mid-twentieth century and will greet guests as the arrive for the pre-luncheon reception.
The Cowgirls Historical Foundation members are Ambassadors of Western Heritage and the Equestrian Life Style. Based in Tempe Arizona, their initiatives are met through creative educational programs and services, active community service and volunteerism, and participation in local, state, and national events.
The Veterans Medical Leadership Council consists of wartime-era veterans who are leaders in business, communications, and government in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. The VMLC supports the Veterans Day Parade in Phoenix as well as funding a variety of health and welfare needs for transitioning veterans not provided by federal or state governments.
CONTACT:
Nicole Bonilla
nicole@bonilladesign.com
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480.659.9814
Cowgirls Historical Foundation
George Ertel, President
arizona.finance at cox dot net
602.955.0080
Veterans Medical Leadership Council
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