FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 Contact: Colleen Bannister

35 Thoughts

P.O Box 2985

Carson City, Nevada 89702-2985

Ph: (775) 790-9679

www.35thoughts.com

info@35thoughts.com

Company is seeking help from Nevada businesses in connecting deployed troops and families through personalized gift cards.

 Personalized gift cards company ’35 Thoughts’ is asking Nevada businesses to make donations for Operation Hero, a fundraiser that will enable the production and distribution of gift cards to the families of deployed Nevada troops. Operation Hero will begin August 7, 2006.

 The cards are called  ’35 Thoughts’ for a Hero, and each set contains 35 cards with prewritten phrases that the gift giver completes on the back of each card. The idea behind 35 Thoughts is to engage the giver as well as the recipient by stirring up memories and thoughts that they both share.

“Imagine not being able to hug your child, kiss your spouse, or laugh with friends, not for a day, but for months,” said Colleen Bannister, creator of 35 Thoughts, “I can’t think of anyone who needs and deserves that connection more than our troops and their loved ones.”

Donations for Operation Hero will be accepted until September 7, 2006, with an anticipated ship date of September 11th. A minimum  $50.00 donation is being asked of participating businesses. For each $5.00 donated, one soldier’s family will receive a set of cards for their loved one. Each business that donates will have an opportunity to win a free online video ad from CommercialMaker.com.

A limited number of tickets will also be available to the public to win a $1000.00 prize and can be obtained by visiting one of the participating businesses. A list of those businesses will be displayed at www.35thoughts.com. The winning number will be revealed on the website on September 8, 2006.

The cards will be distributed by 35 Thoughts and local organizations. Businesses are being asked to mail donations to P.O box 2985, Carson City, Nevada 89702-2985, or to make donations online at www.35thoughts.com. Please provide your business name, address and phone number when making a donation. For further information or samples of the cards, please email us at info@35thoughts.com or call 1-800-407-9171.                                  

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