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Tickets Going Fast for Movie Premiere of 'Travis: A Soldier's Story'

The Will County Disabled American Veterans # 103 is proud to present Travis: A Soldier’s Story.

Please join us for this inspiring documentary about SSG Travis Mills and his struggle as a quadruple amputee. 

Premiere Showing-ONE TIME ONLY! At AMC Showplace New Lenox 14

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1320 W Maple St. New Lenox, IL 60451

July 10, 2014 - 6:15pm to 8pm

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$11 per person (general admission)

Tickets go on sale June 5, 2014

Tickets for the movie are only available online.

To purchase tickets please go to www.tugg.com/events/9105

Please arrive at the theater at 6:15pm.

Introduction starts at 6:30pm.

Commander Lou Vargas of the Will County DAV will greet the guests before the start of the movie, followed by a prayer, and the singing of the National Anthem. 

ATTENTION!  This movie is not recommended for viewers under 12 years old. This is a documentary and is NOT rated.  PARENTAL DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

Please join us for dinner and raffles following the movie at: BEGGARS PIZZA

650 W Maple St. New Lenox, IL 60451…located in the strip mall across the street from the Jewel/Osco on Nelson Road as you leave the theater!  Dinner Includes: Pizza, Dinner Salad, Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea and Ice Cream.

$15.00 per person.  Dinner starts at 8pm for those not attending the movie.

For dinner tickets go to www.jl-design.com/soldiersstory

***Raffles***50/50***Cash Bar***

Special Guest: Operation Freedom, Inc.

Operation Freedom will be providing Free greeting cards at Beggar’s Pizza that you can fill out and sign so they can be sent to our Troops who are currently on active duty. www.operationfreedominc.com

We are currently seeking dinner sponsors. Cost to become a sponsor is $50, and is open to businesses and individuals.  The movie and dinner is provided ‘at cost’, so we are relying on proceeds from raffle prizes and dinner sponsors to help the Will County DAV to provide Thanksgiving dinners to Veterans living in Will County. To help, please call Tim at (708) 244-3906. 

Find the event on facebook at www.facebook.com/events/279445715567628/

To learn more about the movie, please visit www.travisthemovie.com

Travis: A Soldier's Story: "On April 10, 2012, life for the Mills family dramatically changed forever. A routine patrol in Afghanistan turned into the fight of SSG Travis Mills life when he was hit by an IED and lost portions of both arms and legs. Featuring powerful interviews and emotional reenactments from Travis, his wife, Kelsey, and his fellow soldiers, Travis: a Soldier's Story is an intimate look into the life of a wounded warrior and his remarkable recovery. Travis's harrowing fight to overcome the physical barriers of being a quadruple amputee and be there for his wife and young daughter, Chloe, has inspired individuals across the country to persevere through life's challenges and to - "never give up, never quit."

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