George W. Bush continues to give back

How I miss the leadership of George W. Bush! In his private life, he continues to give back to the world around him. From the Wounded Warrior Project with wounded military veterans to his trip to Africa with Laura and daughters Jenna and Barbara.

Watch the YouTube video of the former President's African trip: "On December 1-5, 2011 President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Tanzania, Zambia and Ethiopia. The trip demonstrated President and Mrs. Bush's continued commitment to the people of Africa through the work of the George W. Bush Institute's (GWBI) Global Health program.

"The trip also highlighted the Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon® initiative, an innovative partnership between GWBI, the U.S. Department of State President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), and other private partners. The Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon initiative leverages public and private investments and existing health infrastructures to combat two of the leading causes of cancer death among women in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America - cervical and breast cancer."

Wounded Warrior Project and Martin's Food Markets

Martin's Food Markets has joined the USO and Wounded Warrior Project to support men and women from our communities who are serving in the armed forces both here and around the world. With help from patrons, they are raising money to make a difference in the lives of veterans and active-duty servicemen and women.

By donating $1.00 (or more) at check-out, you help support the mission of the Wounded Warrior Project and the USO.

The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Its purpose is to raise awareness, enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service members, help severely injured men and women aid and assist each other, and provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs.

The USO's Mission is to enhance the quality of life of U.S. armed forces personnel and their families worldwide and create a cooperative relationship between U.S. military communities and involved or supporting civilian communities.

Many are happy to shell out a buck when checking out at Martin's to help support these worthy organizations.