America's Dairy Farmers and 'Pizzas 4 Patriots' Partner to Salute America's Veterans

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Mon Nov 9, 2009 4:50pm EST

America's Dairy Farmers and 'Pizzas 4 Patriots' Partner to Salute America's
Veterans



GRAPEVINE, Texas, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans in five U.S. cities will be
getting a hot and cheesy care package this Veteran's Day, courtesy of
America's dairy farmers in partnership with Pizzas 4 Patriots, a non-profit
organization that aims to deliver "a slice of home" to U.S. service men and
women both domestically and abroad.

The patients of Veterans Administration hospitals in Washington; Chicago;
Dallas; San Antonio, Texas and Green Bay, Wis. will receive a visit from local
dairy farmers on Veteran's Day, along with a delivery of pizza and milk. 

"Dairy farmers have a long-standing tradition of supporting our local
communities, so we are pleased and honored to join the nation in celebrating
the service and sacrifice of America's Veterans," said Ken Miller, a Sulphur
Springs, Texas-based dairy producer and U.S. Veteran who will be among those
serving milk and some 800 slices of Domino's pizza to Veterans at the Dallas
VA Medical Center.  "We are proud to show admiration and appreciation for
Veterans in a way that is closely connected to what we do as dairy farmers --
producing great milk and milk products."

The idea for Pizzas 4 Patriots was sparked in the summer of 2008, when
15-year-old Kent Evans of Elk Grove Village, Ill., asked his father, retired
Air Force Master Sergeant Mark Evans, if they could send pizzas to U.S.
soldiers serving in Iraq. His wish became a reality when service men and women
at Camp Victory in Baghdad enjoyed a Fourth of July pizza party that brought
back fond memories of home and made the troops feel remembered and
appreciated. 

Pizzas 4 Patriots is now in its second year of showing support for the troops.
"Support from others, such as America's dairy farmers, allows us to achieve
our mission," Evans said.  "We're able to make a positive difference in the
lives of our service men and women -- those presently serving as well as our
wounded Veterans." 


Dairy Management Inc.(TM) (DMI) is the domestic and international planning and
management organization that builds demand for dairy products on behalf of
America's 56,000 dairy farmers. 

Pizzas 4 Patriots (P4P) is a non-profit organization with the mission of
making a positive difference in the lives of service men and women.  P4P
proudly supports those patriots presently serving, as well as wounded
Veterans.  It is the organization's goal to provide the Armed Forces with
unique gifts from home.  P4P has been fortunate to receive donations, ranging
from financial contributions to products and services, from individuals,
families, corporations, and other organizations, all wishing to show
appreciation for the sacrifice of our brave troops.  P4P's goal is to bring a
little slice of home to the troops and show them that they are supported by
their fellow countrymen who enjoy the freedoms they provide for us.  For more
information on P4P, please visit: www.Pizzas4Patriots.com. 

SOURCE  Dairy Management Inc.

NDC Hotline, +1-312-240-2880, ndc@dairyinformation.com
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