FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, October 27, 2003
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Contact: Kathleen Mynster
202-456-7381 |
President Bush to Recognize Dallas Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet Laura Wheat upon arrival in Dallas, Texas
on Wednesday, October 29, 2003. Wheat, a breast cancer survivor, has been an
active volunteer with Gilda’s Club North Texas for the past four years.
Earlier this year, President Bush celebrated the first anniversary of the USA
Freedom Corps – his initiative to engage all Americans in service to their
neighbors and their nation. President Bush is recognizing individuals around the
country, like Wheat, who are answering the call to volunteer service.
Since 1999, Wheat has been an active volunteer with Gilda’s Club North Texas,
the Texas affiliate of the national nonprofit organization created in memory of
comedian Gilda Radner to help anyone affected by cancer - free of charge. Wheat
currently serves as chairman of the board of directors for Gilda’s Club North
Texas, participates in events and activities to support patients and their
families and regularly speaks in public about breast cancer awareness and
support services. Wheat currently serves on the board of directors for the Edna
Gladney Center for Adoption and in the past has spoken with young adults about
the adoption process. Each month, Wheat also volunteers delivering meals to
homeless and elderly individuals in the Dallas community through the Meals on
Wheels program.
President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House to
foster a culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Through the USA
Freedom Corps, President Bush wants to help every American answer the call to
volunteer service by strengthening and expanding service opportunities to
protect our homeland, support our communities and extend American compassion
around the world. Interested volunteers can find opportunities in their own
neighborhoods through the USA Freedom Corps web site at
www.usafreedomcorps.gov or by
calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.
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