On the weekend of October 3rd and 4th, Military Families Speak Out and American Friends Service Committee will be undertaking the first Eyes Wide Open Exhibit showing the Cost of War in Afghanistan.
Over 830 pairs of combat boots representing the fallen troops in Afghanistan and 100 shoes, a fraction of those civilians killed during 8 years of war and occupation will be displayed.
The Exhibit will be located on the Ellipse, or “President’s Park”, as they refer to it in the National Parks Service, on the Southeast quadrant.
For more information or if you would like to volunteer please email:afghanistan8yearsofwar@gmail.com
Sponsor a pair of boots
DONATE HERE: https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=24561
For a contribution of $5 you can support the effort to open the public eye to the true costs of the Afghanistan War. Your individual sponsorship will be acknowledging your thoughtful reflection of the terrible consequences of war and inspiring everyone one who passes by on October 3rd and 4th to consider what this exhibits means.
DONATE HERE: https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=24561
Partners of the Exhibit
If you would like to become a partner in this exhibit, please contact Deborah Forter, National Director of Military Families Speak Out at Deborah@mfso.org. The minimum contribution to be listed as a partner is $50
As an exhibit partner, you will receive the following benefits:
? a listing and a link to your organization on the exhibit website www.afghanistan8yearsofwar.org
? mention in all press releases or referred to website
? listing in the media packet provided to press both days of the event
? listing on the display board of sponsorship acknowledgements at the event
? certificate of acknowledgement with photos from MFSO and AFSC
Additional shared benefits for sponsors of boots and partners of exhibit
? small booklet listing sponsors and partners