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Celebrate America's 250th birthday by honoring a hero while helping a military family
By CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
Who would you honor — a parent, a neighbor or someone else who served in the military?What if honoring that person could also help another military family in need?That's the idea behind 250 Years, 250 Tributes, a campaign from the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Supporters can make a $250 tribute ...
Key takeaway "The 250 Years, 250 Tributes campaign gives people a chance to honor a hero who served while also helping a veteran or military family in need," said Dave Woodruff, co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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