American Legion's Operation Comfort Warriors competes for $250K Pepsi grant Your Votes Needed!

The American Legion's Operation Comfort Warriors is competing for a $250,000 grant to be awarded by Pepsi Cola, Inc. at the end of the month. There are 729 charities competing for grants, which are determined by number of votes received online. As of this morning, Operation Comfort Warriors just moved into second place. The top two vote getters at the end of the month will receive quarter-million dollar grants. Rules allow voters to vote for Operation Comfort Warriors once a day through the month of February.

Visitors can cast their votes at

"The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq continue. Military service will always include inherent dangers from training and other hazardous duties,"

American Legion National Commander Clarence E. Hill said. "As long as our men and women are in harm's way, there will continue to be wounded warriors. The American Legion needs to be there for our heroes.

Operation Comfort Warriors is an excellent way to show our appreciation for their sacrifices. I urge all Americans to show their appreciation by voting for it on the Pepsi Refresh Everything Web site."

All administrative and marketing costs for Operation Comfort Warriors are paid for by The American Legion, meaning 100 percent of all donations and grants received go to the troops.

Although OCW is in the number 2 position on only the third day of February, we have a long way to go. Competition will be doing all they can to move The American Legion family out of the winning spot. Please get the word out to all Sons of The American Legion, family members, neighbors, friends and anyone who has a computer willing to support our wounded warriors. Time is critical.

This is a great way to support our wounded troops by just spending a few minutes each day to vote to keep OCW in the top two positions through February 28.

Vote at work and vote at home. The Sons of The American Legion can make the difference.