Teens Raise Money for Wounded Veterans

Local Teens Raise Money for Wounded Veterans
by Jackie De Tore
August 16th 2012

Newport - During summer vacation, most teenagers are hanging out by the pool and enjoying their freedom, but some local teens are donating their time for American heroes.

Nokomis Junior ROTC students are raising money for the Wounded Heroes Foundation at Bud's Shop N' Save in Newport.

Cadet Staff Sargent, Felix Thibodeau said, "Some of the stories you hear from these veterans are heartbreaking, they're not getting the recognition they deserve."

The Wounded Heroes Foundation gives financial aid to vets who have been 100% disabled by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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