West Michigan Candle Company Launches Major Fundraiser for Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation

Oct. 5, 2011 - PRLog -- Orchard Harvest, LLC, a West Michigan candle manufacturer, just launched a fundraiser, “Our Freedom Is Not Free.”  The goal of the fundraiser is to raise $10,000 for Wounded EOD Warrior and to raise awareness of the sacrifices made on the nation’s behalf by these brave men and women.

Orchard Harvest has designed a special candle to sell and 40% of each sale will go directly to the Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation. The 12 oz all-natural wax candles are scented with Lemon Verbena or Mac Apple and sell for $18 each.  They are available in a number of retail outlets and on the Orchard Harvest website www.orchardharvestcandles.com

EOD stands for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and is a joint service military occupational skill, which means that EOD Technicians serve within the Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force. On average, there are over 7,000 brave men and women serving as EOD Technicians within the four services. The Technicians are responsible for disarming, rendering safe and disposing of a variety or unexploded military ordnance and terrorist devices, normally called Improvised Explosive Devices or IEDs. IEDs on today's battlefields are responsible for the majority of fatalities and severe injuries to our troops.

The Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation provides assistance to wounded EOD personnel and their families in the form of financial relief. These funds are above and beyond what the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs can provide in assistance.

Orchard Harvest Founder and CEO, Mary Wisniewski says, “My goal is to raise $10,000.  I know this is a big goal, but the sacrifices made on our behalf are huge.  Together, I know we can do this.”

Please visit www.orchardharvestcandles.com to support this fundraiser and purchase a candle (or two).  The candles make lovely holiday gifts, birthday gifts and hostess gifts.  And, these are gifts that give back in a big way.

To learn more or to become directly involved with Wounded EOD Warrior, visit:
www.woundedeodwarrior.org  Your support is appreciated.
                         
“Our Freedom is Not Free.”