Something that is very important to me as a mom is teaching Charlotte our love for America and the people who serve. Growing up, I was taught these things and so was her daddy, MJM. My grandfather served time in the army when he was young, and he was always very proud to have served. MJM grew up as a Navy brat thanks to his dad’s service, allowing him to experience first-hand what it means to have a parent who serves. Giving back in any way we can is definitely something we want to instill in our children, so when the Boot Campaign reached out to me, I knew I wanted them to be Seven Graces’ first charity spotlight.
“The Boot Campaign mission is to promote patriotism for America and our military community; raise awareness of the unique challenges service members face during and post-service; and provide assistance to military personnel, past and present, and their families.”
Started in 2009 by five women from Texas known as the Original Boot Girls, the Boot Campaign began as a fun photo op and turned into a national movement funding more than $2 million into the military community each year. Boot Campaign became a a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in 2011.
Retail sales of combat boots, apparel and mission-focused merchandise, general public donations and corporate sponsorships fund programs that support military families. These efforts extend to all generations of military personnel who endure significant physical, emotional and circumstantial hardships resulting from their service and sacrifice.
Baby C received his first pair of combat boots and Boot Campaign gear, and I can’t wait to see him in it come September. Charlotte and I also love these great tshirts and will wear them proudly.
I also loved all of these tshirts and boots that you can find directly in the Boot Campaign shop.
You can also shop through the Boot Campaign’s Facebook page. And as a special treat, all Seven Graces readers will get 20% merchandise through May 31st (2016). Use code SevenGraces for discount.
Another way to help would be to sign up for Pushups For Charity. Pushups for Charity is Boot Campaign’s annual fundraising initiative that raises awareness of the challenges military service members and veterans face, and raises money to support their unique needs. This year, Boot Campaign’s goal is to reward more than 500 grants to support Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury; veteran housing assistance; career and education; and financial assistance to more deserving hero families. You can make a difference just by doing pushups! The PUC 2016 challenge kicks off on Armed Forces Day, May 21, and runs until Veterans Day, November 11.
This would certainly be fun for the entire family! You can read more information about Pushups for Charity here.
Every day, 1.4 million servicemen and women around the world wear their boots for you. How will you give thanks?
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I love it!! It’s so important to teach our kids that there is more to our world that the four walls of our home and that we can take steps to help so many others! Love this campaign, thanks for sharing about it :)
Love this!! I can’t even get over that oversized shirt on Charlotte, it’s so freaking cute!!
I think it’s so important to teach our children about ways we can improve the lives of others, teaching them how to give back and to find a charity that speaks to them/you and support it! Thanks for sharing such a great cause/charity! XO