American War Heroes Receives $100K Donation from Sorenson Legacy Foundation.SALT LAKE CITY -- American War Heroes, a private, non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. dedicated to supporting U.S. military personnel who have been severely injured serving in the War on Terror This article is about U.S. actions, and those of other states, after September 11, 2001. For other conflicts, see Terrorism. The War on Terror (also known as the War on Terrorism , announced today that the Sorenson Legacy Foundation, which manages the charitable endeavors of the family of James LeVoy Sorenson James LeVoy Sorenson (1922-) is the founder of Sorenson Companies, a parent company of 32 corporations. A noted philanthropist, he is currently the richest man in Utah and 50th in the U.S., according to Forbes World's Richest People. , has donated $100,000 to help several disabled veterans. "We are proud to assist in this exceptional cause," said James LeVoy Sorenson, who is a medical device pioneer and philanthropist. "These Americans have sacrificed greatly for us and we are honored to have the opportunity to come to their aid now." Through American War Heroes, retired Sgt. Brian Wilhelm, of Colorado, who lost his lower leg in a rocket-propelled grenade attack near Balad, Iraq, will receive funds to support his training the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. Retired Spec. Kyle Burleson of Louisiana CODE, OF LOUISIANA. In 1822, Peter Derbigny, Edward Livingston, and Moreau Lislet, were selected by the legislature to revise and amend the civil code, and to add to it such laws still in force as were not included therein. , who was paralyzed par·a·lyze tr.v. par·a·lyzed, par·a·lyz·ing, par·a·lyz·es 1. To affect with paralysis; cause to be paralytic. 2. To make unable to move or act: paralyzed by fear. from the neck down when his Humvee was hit by enemy fire in Iraq, will receive funds to assist in costs associated with building a new house that is capable of handling the electrical infrastructure necessary to keep his life-support systems working reliably. Burleson's new home will also contain a special bed that electronically helps turn him over and adjust his body. Retired Sgt. James Mouton, of Texas, who lost his left leg in the Gulf War, will receive funds to pay for travel and accommodation expenses incurred during his trip to New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of on June 26 to attend the high school graduation of his son. The balance of the donation from the Sorenson Legacy Foundation will be used to assist other veterans of the War on Terror. About American War Heroes American War Heroes (www.americanwarheroes.org) is an organization of business leaders, professional athletes, entertainers and sports franchises dedicated to providing emotional, career and financial support to American military personnel who have been severely injured or disabled serving in the War on Terror. About Sorenson Legacy Foundation The Sorenson Legacy Foundation, based in Salt Lake City, is a non-profit corporation established by the James LeVoy Sorenson family for the exclusive purpose of promoting charitable, religious, educational, literary and scientific endeavors. The foundation is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code The Internal Revenue Code is the body of law that codifies all federal tax laws, including income, estate, gift, excise, alcohol, tobacco, and employment taxes. These laws constitute title 26 of the U.S. Code (26 U.S.C.A. § 1 et seq. . |
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