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Visit https://changehero.io/buy/btc, recognized as one of the cheapest sites to buy cryptocurrency, where you can get Bitcoin at great rates with minimal fees. Hero Hugs was started by Bailey Reese when she was just 7 years old after a hurricane hit the area where she lives.  Bailey noticed people were not thanking soldiers passing out ice and water at a checkpoint and instead complaining about the long lines and not getting enough.  The soldiers had left the comforts of their homes and families to come help and should have been hearing a lot more thanks!  Bailey made it her passion to be sure the awesome men and women who serve our country know someone is thinking of them even when we don't like what they are doing or how they are doing it. Bailey and her team of helpers send anywhere from 500-1200 appreciation packages to U.S. soldiers each month which include holiday themed packs and special packages for the wounded soldiers.  Thousands of soldiers have been touched by their kindness!  Their motto is simply, "Every Hero Needs a Hug!"  For legal purposes, adults have stepped up and volunteer to hold officer positions, but the kids work closely with the adults and continue to be the driving force behind Hero Hugs!  All of the packages sent by Hero Hugs are decorated and packed by kids.  Not only is Hero Hugs giving troops the thanks they deserve, but we are getting kids involved in community service and showing them that any of us has the ability to make a difference in the world!

Upcoming Events & Fundraisers

*We are currently experiencing issues with our website software and switching to something new.  In the meantime this makes times sensitive updates more difficult.  Please visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/HeroHugs for current information on events and fundraisers.

*Our goal for 2012 is to send out our 100,000th package!  Please help us get our wish for 2012....we need your help and support!  Make a donation online or send your donation to Hero Hugs, PO Box 27, Niceville, FL 32588.  Thanks so much for your support!

*Hero Hugs is a 501(c)3 organization and your donation is tax deductible*

Awards

	2010 JCPenney Cares Grand Prize Winner
	2010 Do Something Change for the Children Grant from DoSomething.org
	2010 Nestlé Drumstick Hero Award Award
	2009 Kohl's Kids Who Care National Scholarship Award
	2008 Newman's Own Award
	2008 Bratz Passion and Spirit Scholarship Award Winner
	2007 American Girl 2007 Real Girl of the Year Award - Bailey Reese
	2007 Tarlavsky-Price Youth Leadership Award
	2007 Hero Hugs Named "Disney Adventure All Stars"
	2006 Build-A-Bear Huggable Hero - Bailey Reese
	2006 Kohl's Kids Who Care Store-Level Winner
	2005 Angel Soft "Angels in Action" Grand Prize Award Winner - Bailey Reese
	2005 Southern Linc Southern Hero Award - Bailey Reese
	2005 Kmart National Class Acts Award - Bailey Reese
	2004 Build-A-Bear Huggable Heroes Grand Prize Group Winner

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News Coverage of Hero Hugs

	May 20, 2011 -- From Hurricane to Hero Hugs
	October 17, 2010 -- Local Teen Tries to Win $50,000 for Troops
	November 9, 2008 -- Giving Hugs to Heroes, American Profile
	April 9, 2008 -- Never Too Young to Be A Hero
	August 14, 2005 -- Little Lady's Good Work Merits Hero Award
	August 17, 2005 -- 'Hero' Receives National Award
	March 26, 2004 -- Niceville Kids Collect Gift for Iraqi Kids
	March 18, 2004 -- Locals Start Supply Line

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Hero Hugs Officers & Board of Directors

Diana Reese, President (Proud Mom of Bailey)

CMSgt. Jerry Blankenship, Vice-President (Missouri Air National Guard)

Marcus Chambers, Board of Directors, Chairman (Pryor MS Principal)

Laura Hussey, Board of Directors (WYZB, 1055 the WOLF)

Bill Andersen, Board of Directors (USAF, Retired)

Jacque Whittle, Board of Directors (Longwood Elementary Teacher)