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thedrifter
10-29-05, 05:46 AM
Moto posters help injured Marines
MCB Quantico
Story by: Sgt. Donald Bohanner

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va.(Oct. 27, 2005) -- The Marine Corps Association is set to present a check for nearly $13,000 to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund at the MCA Bookstore Friday.

The money comes from the net profits from the sale of the “moto posters” that were conceived by Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis, Marine Corps Combat Development Command commanding general.

The six posters feature chaotic images of Marines in combat. The slogans on the posters read, “What have you done for him today?” and “Killing time kills Marines, so make every minute count.” The posters are intended to provide inspiration to leathernecks not currently serving in a combat role. Now, these posters are also helping to provide comfort to Marines wounded in combat or injured in training.

Since the posters went on sale at the MCA’s bookstores and on their Web site June 15, more than 2,000 posters have been sold, generating $12,817. More posters are still available, and can be purchased for $6 each, or $30 for the complete set of six, through the Marine Corps Association Web site, www. mca.marines. org, or at the MCA bookstores located at Camp Lejeune, N.C.; Camp Pendleton, Calif.; and Marine Corps Base Quantico.

“We are grateful to the donors around the world and their tremendous outpouring of love and support,” said Rene Bardorf, co-founder of the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, in a recent press release. “When we began the fund, we prayed every night for help so we could continue serving the brave men and women who defend our freedom. We are pleased to offer so many families some small assistance during this difficult time.”

The IMSFF, a nonprofit charity, was founded in May 2004 by a small group of concerned Marine Corps spouses. The fund is meant to provide financial grants and other assistance to wounded Marines and sailors to enable their families to be at their sides during their recovery. To date, the IMSFF has served more than 1,000 cases, giving in excess of $1.9 million.

“We were volunteers at several military hospitals and saw the injured Marines coming back to the U.S. on the med evac flights,” said Bardorf. “We saw firsthand what their families were going through during this time — struggling to make ends meet while supporting their Marine’s or sailor’s recovery. Their stories and love inspired us to start this fund.”

For more information on the IMSFF, or to donate, visit www.SemperFiFund.org. To purchase the posters, visit www.mca.marines.org or an MCA bookstore.

Ellie