Showing posts with label Operation First Response. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Operation First Response. Show all posts

Friday, October 7, 2011

Call of Duty



Help me help those who have sacrificed so much.
In life we all must at some point or another decide to answer the call of duty or not.  For some that call is to be a mother or a father.  For others it's to be a teacher or a doctor. Yet there are a special few who answer the highest call of duty and that is to put their life on the line each and every day.  Some we see every day in our city streets and others live in remote places on the otherside of the world.  They wear a uniform.  They cary a gun. Most are faces we vaguely recall or have ever seen before.  They are both men and women and are young and some are older.  Many have died.  Even more have suffered the disfiguration of their body through terrible injuries forged in battle.
These men and women are the most valued men and women we have in our lives yet so often they go unrecognized.  All too often they are not paid nearly half of what they are worth.  They suffer and die for us while we live in peace and enjoy the freedoms we so value.  Because of their immeasurable sacrifices we are blessed to answer other calls, calls that many of those who serve only dream to pursue and many will never have the chance.
Each year thousands of families across this nation are torn apart and children are left without knowing their mom or dad and for some their loved ones never return home.  It's because of these amazing heros and the wonderfully huge hearts of the people who run the non-profit group, "Operation First Response" I have decided to join forces and answer a different call.  I am answering the call of giving back.

Click here to learn more about OFR
Since I could remember it has always been my passion to be a blessing to people through my music and art.  Though the call on my life is not to serve on the front lines of a battle field, it is to use my gift to enrich the lives of those who are in need.  Music is meant to make you feel something and hopefully to be inspired.  It tells a story and connects with the audience.  My desire is in doing so, through my music I can be a positive influence.
That is why I am donating 50% of all CD sales when you purchase this exclusive offer of an autographed “Two-CD Combo” including my limited edition “We The People” single and 10-Song CD “Gone” featuring the award winning song, “I Carry You With Me” that I dedicated to fallen soldiers for only $15.  Each purchase will be sent directly from me to you and will go towards helping wounded soldiers and their families through OFR.
Thank you all so much for your support and helping this organization touch the lives of countless families.  What Operation First Response is doing and how impactful they are is simply amazing.  So help me celebrate these individuals and the sacrifices they all have made by clicking here to buy your donation purchase today.
Blessings, Love & Music ~
Ava :D xox
www.avaaston.com 

Friday, June 10, 2011

Love Is In The Air




This was too cute not to post. This was too cute not to post. For those of you who have already seen this video  it I hope you enjoy it again. Feel free to share this with your friends!

Recently I did a free concert to benefit our wounded soldiers.  Since the concert was so close  Citizens Bank Park where the Philadelphia Phillies have all of their home games, their mascot The Phillie Phanatic also came out for the worth cause. He jumped up on stage and we all had a great time with him. Who knew I would attract the tall green type.
The 2011 Walk for the Wounded took place in Rose Tree Park in Media on Saturday, May 21st. The purpose of this event was to recognize and raise funds for wounded soldiers.  The event was organized by the non-profit "Operation First Response". I am happy to say more than 3,000 people came out and raised over $160,000 to help soldiers and their families in need.
Have a great day!
Blessings,
Ava
xox