Wreaths Across America (WAA) and MISSION BBQ announce the November 12 kick off of the “American Heroes Cup” campaign to raise funds to sponsor veterans’ wreaths to be placed on National Wreaths Across America Day in December of 2023.
Starting Saturday, November 12, through the end of 2022, for every American Heroes Cup purchased at any of MISSION BBQ’s 121 locations, $2 will be donated to WAA to sponsor veterans’ wreaths.
In 2021, MISSION BBQ customers raised $550,920 for WAA through its American Heroes Cup campaign, sponsoring the placement of more than 36,700 veterans’ wreaths in memory of our nation’s veterans – these wreaths will be placed by volunteers at more than 90 participating cemeteries this year on National Wreaths Across America Day – Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022.
To celebrate the start of this annual campaign, MISSION BBQ’s Clarksville, Tenn., restaurant will host the WAA Mobile Education Exhibit for a free public event from 11am-4pm on Saturday, Nov. 12.
The exhibit serves as a mobile museum, educating visitors about the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes as well as serving as an official ‘welcome home’ station for our nation’s Vietnam Veterans.
Bill Kraus and Steve Newton opened the first MISSION BBQ restaurant in a Baltimore suburb in 2011, on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
In opening the restaurant, they sought to Serve, Honor and Thank American heroes for their sacrifices and service by donating a significant portion of the restaurant’s profits to the community’s military non-profit groups and charity organizations that support police officers and firefighters.
Since its founding in 2011, MISSION BBQ has opened 120 additional locations in 18 states.
Wreaths Across America is the non-profit organization best known for placing wreaths on veterans’ headstones at Arlington National Cemetery.
In 2021, the organization placed more than 2.4 million sponsored veterans’ wreaths at over 3,100 participating locations nationwide.
The organization’s yearlong mission is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom.
American Heroes Cups are available year-round, currently retailing at $4.99 with $2 of every cup purchased donated to a charity supporting veterans and first responders.
Now through December 31, 2022, proceeds from the American Heroes Cups will be donated to WAA.
Customers are encouraged to bring back their American Heroes Cup on return visits to the restaurant to receive $.99 refills.
To find a MISSION BBQ location near you visit: https://mission-bbq.com/locations.