Contact: Shauna Fleming
A Million Thanks Founder
Office: 714) 282-9415
Mobile: 714) 381-5652
17853 Santiago Blvd., Suite #107-355
Orange, CA 92867
Email: aMillionThanks@aol.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2007

A Southern California college student who has sent over 4 million thank you letters, cards and emails to U.S. Service Members stationed around the world, is now trying to get Americans to send one million thank you text messages to U.S. troops during Thanksgiving week.

According to Shauna Fleming, 18, founder of A Million Thanks.org, beginning at 6am EST on Saturday, November 17, and ending at midnight, PDT on November 22, Thanksgiving Day, Americans can text a message of thanks to 8-9-2-7-9 and within a matter of seconds, the sender will receive a reply on their cell phone from America Supports You. The reply message will come from a member of the Armed Forces who is currently serving, expressing his/her appreciation for the support, both personally and on behalf of others who are serving.

All of the major mobile wireless providers—AT&T Wireless (Cingular), Verizon, Sprint (Nextel, Qwest), and T-Mobile are providing access to The America Supports You Text Message program. There will be no upcharge to participate.

Fleming, a freshman at Chapman University said the goal is to get people to take a moment during the Thanksgiving Holiday Season to think about those who are serving this nation, and take an action that signifies they appreciate their sacrifices. Fleming has the backing of several celebrities including actor, Jon Voight.

The United States currently has troops serving in 177 countries. The troops and their families will be told how many people have texted in their thanks and will be able to see many of the text messages that are sent.

"“I have seen first hand how the simple words “thank you” give a positive morale boost to our military men and women,” said Fleming. “This text campaign will also have a positive impact on the families as well,” she added.

Fleming’s A Million Thanks organization was the first member of the America Supports You program when it was formed two and a half years ago. Since then, the America Supports You program has welcomed over 300 grassroots organizations and 35 corporate sponsors to its team. Many America Supports You team members support the troops through letter writing, care packages, helping the wounded when they return home, assisting military families, sending an email or making a kind gesture—to learn more about how you can help please visit www.americasupportsyou.mil

Contact:
Shauna Fleming, Founder, A Million Thanks.org 714) 282-9415
Julia Burgess, America Supports You, Community Group Liaison,
OSD-PA 703-697-9105
Michelle Shortencarrier, 202-615-7152 Susan Davis International
Tom Davis, 202-414-0790 Susan Davis International