The Women in Military Service for America Memorial (WIMSA) has an average of 150,000 visitors per year. Foundation officials say they need $3 million annually to meet costs for the 33,000 square foot educational center. The Foundation also hopes to have 250,000 women veterans in the memorial’s historical record by the end of the year. They are just 301 shy that figure.
More than 140 wheelchair and handcyclists, some of whom lost limbs or suffered paralyzing injuries in various combat-related incidents, also competed in the challenge.
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According to planners, the upcoming event is just the beginning of a broader effort to increase education and awareness about the Memorial and the Vietnam War.
Branson’s Veterans Homecoming Week (November 5-11, 2012) offers a bit of something for everyone.
If they can find 600 locations, organizers estimate volunteers at each spot could handle about 1,750 names. If about eight names per minute are recited, each reading should take three to four hours.
Southwestern Pennsylvania is home to more than 260,000 Veterans and their families.
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