CNN: Young People Who Rock
CNN.com's Nicole Lapin speaks with Brittany and Robbie Bergquist, founders of 'Cell Phones for Soldiers.'
View the video at www.cnn.com
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[+] 'Cell Phones for Soldiers' Overseas with KGMB News 9 - 5.27.2008 |
'Cell Phones for Soldiers' Overseas
From KGMB 9 News in Hawaii - Robbie and Brittany appear at an A T & T store to introduce drop off points at 16 stores in Hawaii and to promote Cell Phones for Soldiers!
Go to www.kgmb9.com
Watch the video
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[+] Exceptional Women - Magic 106.7 - Brittany Bergquist - 12.29.2007 |
Exceptional Women- Magic 106.7 Brittany Bergquist
Exceptional Women are everywhere…In the Spotlight: We wrap up 2007 with the youngest person we’ve ever interviewed. Meet 16-year-old Brittany Bergquist of Norwell. Co-founder of Cell phones for Soldiers. Don’t miss Exceptional Women with Candy O’Terry !
Listen to the broadcast on wmjx.everyzing.com
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[+] USA TODAY: Teens Help Troops Phone Home - 12.15.2007 |
Teens Help Troops Phone Home
NORWELL, Mass. — At the holidays, for a soldier at war, there's nothing like a phone call home. Brittany and Robbie Bergquist have provided more than $1.4 million worth of them — 24 million precious minutes. The Bergquists are teenage siblings who didn't even own a cellphone in 2004, when they heard that an Army reservist faced a $7,600 bill for making calls home from Iraq.
Read more at www.usatoday.com
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[+] Depot America Partners with Cell Phones for Soldiers - 11.30.2007 |
Depot America Partners with Cell Phones for Soldiers
Farmingdale, NJ, Nov 30, 2007 - Depot America, an industry leader in the remanufacture and resale of quality printer parts, is now an official drop-off location for Cell Phones for Soldiers.
Read more at www.depot-america.com
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[+] AT&T Teams with CPFS to Help Connect Military Families During Holidays - 11.27.2007 |
AT&T Teams with CPFS to Help Connect Military Families During Holidays
Company Donates Additional $250,000 in Prepaid Phone Cards; Announces New Push to Help Charity Reach Goal of Free Call Home for All Troops in IraqAT&T Awards CPFS Teen Founders With College Scholarships.
Read more at money.cnn.com
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[+] Listen to Brittany and Robbie on "Wake Up with Whoopi" - 11.27.2007 |
Listen to Brittany and Robbie on "Wake Up with Whoopi"
Whoopi Goldberg interviews Brittany and Robbie on her morning talk radio show, "Wake Up with Whoopi". A few topics discussed include how the program works, how and when it was started, the recent partnership with AT&T and more! To listen to the show, turn your computer's volume up and click on the link below!
Listen to the show at www.attcorpcomm.com/clips/whoopi/
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[+] Fox 2 News: Cell Phones Can Turn Into Calling Cards For Soldiers - 11.13.2007 |
Cell Phones Can Turn Into Calling Cards For Soldiers
Fox 2 News, St. Louis - Your old cell phone can help a soldier stay in touch with family. FOX 2's Bonita Cornute tells us how a program called “Cell Phones For Soldiers” brings comfort to military families. O'Fallon, Illinois VFW Post 805 helps collect the wireless treasures. The trade off – one old phone generates two new phone cards!
View the video at www.myfoxstl.com
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[+] Britany & Robbie Win Microsoft Above and Beyond Youth Leadership Award - 11.12.2007 |
Brittany & Robbie Win Microsoft Above and Beyond Youth Leadership Award
Sister and brother Brittany and Robbie Bergquist created their program, Cell Phones for Soldiers, in 2004 when they were 13 and 12 years old, respectively. They learned of a soldier who had run up a cell phone bill of nearly $8,000 calling home to his family. Having a cousin serving in Iraq at the time made them realize the importance of keeping in touch with loved ones.
Read the full release at www.microsoft.com
Read more about the star-studded awards ceremony
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Photos of the awards ceremony (click on thumbnail to view full image)
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