old mark Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 A few months ago, I donated 7 guitars to Guitars 4 Vets, a volunteer organization that gives guitars to US Military vets who are in therapy for various reasons, and who would like to have a guitar to play or to take lessons to learn how to play. The group gives lessons and they need donated playable instruments, acoustic or electric. They also need cash donations and man need volunteers. I have been buying cheaper but usable instruments, cleaning and setting them up and doing minor fixes as needed. I will have a few more to give them this fall. They sent me a pic of a young guy playing one my my donated guitars, a Peavey HP Signature Blues. He was in a chair, and had lost both legs above the knee. He was in his 20's, and he was smiling,playing that guitar. If you care to get involved in this, here's their site... http://guitars4vets.org/ Thanks for looking. mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Sounds like an awesome cause. Thanks for doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Thanks for pointing me to their page. I'm going to jump on the band wagon with you bro. I wish I knew about this sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinh Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Thans for the info. I generally rebuild/refret/refinish 1-2 electrics a years as a hobby, and end up giving them away. This progarm looks like a worthy recipient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 wow, awesome stuff. The world really is full of caring and wonderful people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57classic Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Thanks for posting this. Great way to increase their visibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wadhams! Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I'm an OIF Vet diagnosed with chronic PTSD and I find that guitar seems to be the best method to help unwind and calm the nerves. This is an awesome organization so please donate or volunteer if you can. Groups like this help us get by and make a huge difference to our state of being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I've been working with G4V since their first fund raiser. Here's a promo video I did for therm back in 2008. It's rough but it was my first attempt at doing a video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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