THE OPERATION GRATITUDE
ONE MILLIONTH
Care Package Event
BE A PART OF HISTORY!
SATURDAY DECEMBER 7TH, 2013
Operation Gratitude will celebrate the Assembly of the ONE MILLIONTH CARE PACKAGE.This will be an historic day, as we are the first military support organization to accomplish such a feat!
THE EVENT:
A Family Day at the Van Nuys National Guard Armory. We will welcome Community & Military Families to join us for a Day of Celebration… and a Day of Honor and Remembrance. More than 5,000 people are expected to attend the festivities.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT INCLUDE:
- Assembly of the One Millionth Care Package
- The American Veterans Traveling Tribute: The Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom Exhibits
- Military and First Responder Displays
- Live Entertainment and Celebrity Surprises
- Food Trucks
- Games & Activities for Kids
- Fun Vendor Booths
SPECIAL PUBLICATION:
The Gratitude Journal: A commemorative retrospective chronicling Operation Gratitude from its humble beginnings to its 10th year celebration and One Millionth Package. This hard bound, finely crafted book will include images and letters from many of the One Million U.S. Service Members, their families and Veterans who have received our care packages, and from American children whose heartfelt letters put smiles on the faces of our Military heroes. The Journal will also feature our volunteers at the Armory and supporters across the nation.
Special “Limited Edition” copies and “Pre-Orders” at a reduced price will be available starting May 1st. To receive notifications about The Gratitude Journal sign up HERE.
Need A Hotel?
If you're attending the historic March to a Million event from out of town and need a place to stay while you are here, Operation Gratitude has made arrangements with near-by hotels to make it easier for you.
Airtel Plaza Hotel: 7277 Valjean Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91406
Room Rates (does not include tax):
$99 Single/Double
$109 Single/Double with breakfast for up to 2 people
For reservations, please call (818) 997-7676 (Airtel direct line) or (800) 224-7835 (Central reservations) and mention Operation Gratitude/March to a Million, or make reservations online
HERE
Best Western Carriage Inn:
5525 Sepulveda Blvd Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
Room Rates (does not include tax):
$84 Single/Double
$90 Single with breakfast at Denny's
$96 Double with breakfast at Denny's
For reservations, please call (818) 787-2300 and mention Operation Gratitude/March to a Million to receive the group rate.
Courtyard by Marriott-Los Angeles/Sherman Oaks:
15433 Ventura Boulevard Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Room Rates (does not include tax):
$109 Single/Double; Smaller Guest Room, One King Bed, no sofa bed (guests must call in for this room type)
$129 Single/Double; Larger Guest Room, One King Bed, sofa bed
$139 Single/Double; Larger Guest Room, Two Queen Beds
$159 Single/Double; King Suite, One King Bed, separate living room with sofa bed
For reservations, please call (866) 490-2065 and mention Operation Gratitude/March to a Million, or make reservations online HERE
