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On National Bowling Day this year, Saturday, August 13, 2022, one charity is going out of its way — in a very big way — to help America’s veterans.
Bowlers to Veterans Link has raised more than $55 million for veterans over the decades — 80 years in all.
This year, it’s donating $500,000 to a pro-veterans organization to help it continue to serve America’s veterans across the country.
That is four times the amount it donated last year to the same cause.
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“We’re very grateful for the donation for our vets centers,” said Jessica Schiefer of the National Association of State Veterans’ Homes, speaking on “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Saturday.
“It’s allowed us and furthered enabled us to have recreational activities across the country. It allows veterans to get out and reconnect with other veterans. [They can] overcome fears and accomplish their goals,” she added.
With the help of two organizations, veterans nationwide can “get out and reconnect with other veterans.” Bowlers to Veterans Link has made a sizable donation to one veterans program that operates across the country.
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Jonathan Spier of the same organization said, “The national association has 161 state homes across the country. Bowlers to Veterans Link has supported us for decades. We’re introducing a new virtual reality program,” he added.
He said they’ve used it on Long…
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