SPECIAL EVENTS

Have fun with Freedom Is Not Free while supporting the brave men and women of the military and their families who sacrifice so much for the freedom we all enjoy.

We at Freedom Is Not Free strive to produce events that we hope you, the community at large, will find fun, stimulating and worthy of your participation all in an effort to raise funds and awareness for wounded warriors and their families.

It is our most sincere aspiration that all of you will join us in our efforts to assist us in our mission to support community projects for wounded veterans and provide support and healing activities for families of wounded service members, particularly their children. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all soon at an upcoming Freedom Is Not Free special event.

2010 Special Events

November 18--The Dry Land Movie Showing with Ryan O'Nan Special Apperance: Freedom Is Not Free is excited to screen 2 showings of "The Dry Land" with a special appearance by the film's star and San Diego native Ryan O'Nan on Thursday, November 18. The film, which also stars America Ferrera, Wilmer Valderrama and Jason Ritter, has garnered special acclaim at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. It is the story of a service member and his struggles with PTSD. It will be shown at the UltraStar Cinemas Mission Marketplace 13 Movie Theatre (located at 431 College Blvd., Mission Marketplace) in Oceanside, CA on November 18 at 5:30 PM and 8 PM. Tickets cost just $5 at the door, and proceeds will benefit Freedom Is Not Free and The Bob Woodruff Foundation. Come watch a great film, learn more about the film from actor Ryan O'Nan, and help raise awareness for PTSD! For more information about this film, check out the official movie website.

November 11--FINF Appearance on TODAY Show: Freedom Is Not Free will be appearing on The Today Show on Veterans Day (Thursday, November 11) from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with Purple Heart recipient Capt. Nicholas Countouriotis (Cover & Mr. December), Seaman Chris Keith (Mr. April), Gunnery Sergeant Joseph Vela (Mr. July & Mr. October) , and Senior Airman Greg Vela (Mr. July) to promote the 2011 America's Heroes Calendar. Calendars cost $14.99, and benefit wounded military members, their famiiles and families of the fallen. Order yours today by calling Freedom Is Not Free at (858) 847-9999, via email at info@FreedomIsNotFree.com. You can also purchase directly from our website.

July 19 & 20, July 26 & 27 and August 2 & 3--Little Warriors Surf Camp: The 2010 Little Warriors Surf Camp benefits children of military service members. It was free to children of our nation's heroes. They learned to surf and enjoyed a day of fun in the sun on the beautiful shores of La Jolla, CA during the Camps. Each session wass two-days long, and children enjoyed surfing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on each day. There were only 60 total spots, allowing for 20 childen per each two-day session. Instruction was provided by world-renowned Surf Diva. Thanks so much to Surf Diva, all of our sponsors and the children who made our 2010 Little Warriors Surf Camp such a success this summer!

June 21--2010 Charity Golf Tournament: Freedom Is Not Free was excited to present the 2010 Charity Golf Tournament to benefit wounded service members, their families and the families of the fatally wounded on Monday, June 21 with the shotgun play to start at 12 noon. This year's tournament was held at the Del Mar Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Freedom Is Not Free was able to raise more than $50,000 in the Golf Tournament. The Celebrity Golf Tournament featured Congressional Medal of Honor recipients Robert Modrzejewski and Mike Thornton; U.S. Representative Brian Bilbray; San Diego Charger Steve Gregory; and legends of pro football, Andre Reed, Aaron Taylor, Willie Buchanon, Phil McConkey, Bob Brasher, Pete Shaw and Hank Bauer. Thank you to all our sponsors and the 144 golfers who played in our tournament, and who took time from their busy schedules to honor those who've sacrificed for us all.

May 11-16--4th Annual GI Film Festival: Freedom Is Not Free was proud to participate in the 4th Annual GI Film Festival in Washington, D.C. The GI FIlm Festival has become one of the nation's top venues for the screening of military films. The GI Film Festival was also the 2010 recipient of the American Legion National Commander's Public Relations Award. The 2010 Festival featured 38 film screenings, including 22 world premiers.

Here's what people are saying about Freedom Is Not Free events:

“My son participated in the Little Warriors Surf Camp this August and had an amazing experience. He learned how to surf, met some new friends, and received an incredible surfboard to take home with him so that he can continue to practice what he learned. This camp was very special because my husband has always wanted to teach him to surf, but due to his 4 deployments to Iraq and upcoming deployment to Afghanistan, as well as the prep work required to go, little time was left to teach our son to surf. Now when my husband has some free time the 2 of them can sneak away to surf if only for an hour. The instructors were wonderful as well as all the prep work that went into preparing the camp. I was always well informed of any information needed for the camp and quick responses were always given to all of my questions. We feel very blessed to have had this experience!”   Michelle, parent of a 2009 Little Warriors Surf Camp participant