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Shown with the “Side by Side” painting unveiled at the  British Embassy on October 9 are (l-r) Artist Dean Baer; Frank Lasch, chairman of Azalea Charities; Brigadier Phil Jones, Military Attaché, British Defence Staff, British Embassy; and British Ambassador Sir Nigel Sheinwald. In remarks at the unveiling, Brigadier Phil Jones, Military Attaché, British Defense Staff at the Embassy, spoke of the “rock solid support, collaboration, professional hospitality and friendship” that the US has shown the UK military. He also praised Frank Lasch and Azalea Charities: “He and his board embody the magnificent spirit of charitable volunteerism that remains so strong here in the United States.”

 

PRESS RELEASE

Art Showing by Dean J. Baer on Saturday, November 8, Will Benefit Aid for Wounded Warriors

Montclair, VA – Internationally recognized artist Dean J. Baer will be showing his original artwork in support of Azalea Charities’ Aid for Wounded Warriors on Saturday, November 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Wine Style’s & Giorgio’s Family Restaurant, 4394 Kevin Walker Drive, Montclair, VA. Admission is free. A selection of wines will be available for purchase and the restaurant is adjacent to Wine Styles for those wishing to have dinner.

Baer will be signing both “Proud Warriors” and his just released “Side by Side” prints, which were commissioned by Azalea Charities. Twenty percent of the proceeds from paintings sold and all proceeds from the “Side by Side” and “Proud Warriors” products go to Azalea Charities in support of their Aid for Wounded Warriors program. The Framing Outlet is offering special pricing for framing. Purchase of “Proud Warriors” and “Side by Side” prints and note cards can be purchase online at www.azaleacharities.org.

About Azalea Charities
Azalea Charities, Inc., an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Prince William County, Virginia, distributed $168,000 to Aid for Wounded Warriors during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. Through it partnership with CrisisLink in Arlington, Virginia, Aid for Wounded Warriors helps to support the U.S. Army's  Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline (1-800-984-8523), which opened on March 19, 2008. 

Aid for Wounded Warriors also supports Fisher House, which provides free or low cost lodging to veterans and military families receiving treatment at military medical centers across the country, the Family Assistance Center at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and other military medical and rehabilitation centers.  In addition, they provide outreach to VA Medical Centers Volunteer Services programs.

Frank Lasch, chairman of Azalea Charities, has said:  “I hope everyone – citizens of the United States and the United Kingdom alike – will recognize our ‘Side by Side’ painting as a symbol of our appreciation to Great Britain and its troops for standing with us in the fight against terrorism. We also hope that everyone will recognize the urgent need to help the wounded soldiers on both sides.”

“With the numerous requests from our wounded military men and women and families a greater need to raise funds is needed,” said Lasch. “There is a need to raise $500K for our Aid for Wounded Warriors effort and an additional $250K for our core community charities. We are looking to the community and businesses from Arlington to Fredericksburg to adopt Azalea Charities as their charity”

About Artist Dean Baer
A native of Wisconsin, Dean has lived throughout the US and Europe, he is a United States Air Force veteran.  He has studied art in the US and abroad in Germany and Italy, and defines himself as an Expressionist / Abstract painter. If you would like to know more about Dean Baer and his artwork, please visit:  www.DeanJBaer.com