A Mother's Day Celebration for Our Military Who Cannot Be with Their Own Mothers and Families

Blue Star Mothers (BSM) of Southern Nevada will be honoring hospitalized troops and veterans this Mother's Day by creating homemade pies and delivering them to Nellis Airforce Base, Nevada.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) May 12, 2006 -- Blue Star Mothers (BSM) of So. Nevada will be honoring hospitalized troops and veterans this Mothers Day, May 13th, at 12:30 pm at Nellis Air Force Base with a taste of “Mom’s warm apple pie” states Susan Braun, president of Blue Star Mothers of Southern Nevada.

In honor of Mother’s Day, BSM will be visiting and delivering a taste of “Mom’s” apple pie to hospitalized military at Nellis Air Force Base. Some of these hospitalized military personnel are far away from home and cannot be with their own mothers and families. Likewise, many of the BSM members will not be able to spend this holiday with their own sons or daughters since they are currently serving overseas for their country.

BSM member Chere’ Pedersen’s husband, “Chef Flemming”, who is a pastry chef and teaches at the Culinary Institute of Las Vegas, will be assisting the Blue Star Mothers at the institute, located at 2950 Corporate Circle, Henderson, NV 89074,(Highway 215 and Green Valley Parkway), (702)992-8500. (For specific information, contact Chef Flemming (702) 239-7753). The event takes place this Friday, May 12th at 5:00 pm and Chef Flemming will be assisting the Blue Star Mothers in making apple pies to be delivered on Saturday, May 13, to those hospitalized at Nellis Air Force Base.

About Blue Star Mother’s

Blue Star Mothers is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that supports military families, primarily sons and daughters, who are either currently in or have served in the past. Each Blue Star Banner, hanging in the windows of homes across the country, represents a son or daughter, sometimes more than one, who is serving their country. The blue star at the center of the banner signifies their hope that their child will return safely and for their son’s or daughter’s pride in their service.

Where to Send Donations

Blue Star Mothers is accepting ongoing donations to pay for prepaid calling cards used by troops overseas and for activities, such as the Mother’s Day event. Donations can be sent to: Blue Star Mothers of Southern Nevada, 9811 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste. 2-548, Las Vegas, NV 89117 or by contacting Bobbie J. Haseley at bjhaseley @ msn.com.

For additional information contact:

Bobbie J. Haseley

Blue Star Mothers of Southern Nevada

(702) 581-7926

http://www.xadar.com/bsmsnv

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