Art Van Furniture To Host Veteran's Tribute Celebration September 22
All-Veteran Parachute Team to 'Drop By from the Sky' During Free Event for Military Families
WARREN, Mich., Sept. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Art Van Furniture is saluting Michigan's military veterans and their families at a free, fun-filled Veteran's Tribute Celebration on Sunday, September 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the retailer's Warren store (6500 E. 14 Mile Road). The event will feature a family style barbeque, live performance by country music artist Jamie Tate and The Session Band, golf clinic by Scott Millman from the Simple World of Golf, prizes and more. The All-American Parachute Team, led by celebrity skydiver Mike Elliott, president and founder of "Therapy in the Air," will literally 'drop by from the sky' during the festivities in the Art Van Furniture parking lot.
"These brave men and women have risked their lives for our country and our freedom," said Art Van Elslander, founder and chairman of Art Van Furniture. "This tribute celebration is our way of thanking them for their tremendous service and sacrifice."
One of the event highlights will be a special presentation from Art Van Furniture to five wounded veterans. These deserving individuals will receive a household of furniture courtesy of Art Van Furniture. In addition, Donna Yost, co-founder of Life2000 Ltd in Troy, will present each of the veterans with an heirloom-quality life chest to hold their most treasured memorabilia and cherished memories.
The Veteran's Tribute Celebration is part of Art Van Furniture's Million Dollar Charity Challenge. Veterans and their families can RSVP at avfveteranstribute.eventbrite.com.
About Art Van Furniture
Art Van Furniture is the Midwest's largest furniture retailer and America's largest independent furniture retailer. The company operates 35 stores throughout Michigan, two stores in Chicagoland, one store in Merrillville, Indiana, one store in Springfield Township, Ohio, a full service e-commerce website, plus ten freestanding Art Van PureSleep bedding stores in Michigan and Ohio. Founded in 1959, the company is family-owned and headquartered in Warren, Michigan. Visit www.artvan.com for more information.
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