One thing I always strive to do, and take great pride in here at Perpetuelle, is highlighting what I like to call “a good watch for a great cause”
— and today I’ve got just that. On Veteran’s Day 2011 (Nov’11),
Breitling launched the American Tribute Watch, an exclusive limited
quantity of 50 pieces. The timepiece was available for purchase at the
brand’s boutiques in Manhattan, New York and Aventura, Florida. I was
pleased to learn that all 50 pieces sold, and as a result Breitling
donated $160,00o (100% of proceeds) to Fisher House Foundation, a
military charity that constructs homes and provides free, temporary
housing to the families of service members needing medical care across
the country. Fisher House is the “home away from home” for many military families during hospitalization for an illness or injury.
Hats off to Breitling — thanks for supporting our veterans
and service members with this endeavor. And of course heartfelt thanks
to Fisher House for all that you have and continue to do. Fisher House is a superb charity and if you are interested in learning more please read below and/or visit www.fisherhouse.org.
The $160,000 was presented to CEO President of Fisher House Foundation, Ken Fisher (right), by Breitling USA President Thierry Prissert (left) during a private ceremony in New York City last week
The Breitling American Tribute Watch is based on the current
Breitling Chronomat 44 watch, and features Caliber 01, the 100 percent
in-house chronograph movement created by Breitling. Each of the 50
limited pieces are individually numbered and feature a commemorative
etching on the back of the watch face, paying tribute to American
Veterans with the statement “Breitling for America. United We Stand.”
ABOUT FISHER HOUSE
Fisher House Foundation is best known for the network of comfort
homes built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. The
Fisher Houses are 5,000 to 16,800 square-foot homes, donated to the
military and Department of Veterans Affairs, where families can stay
while a loved one is receiving treatment. Additionally, the Foundation
ensures that families of service men and women wounded in Iraq or
Afghanistan are not burdened with unnecessary expense during a time of
crisis.
Located in proximity to the medical center or hospital it serves,
each Fisher House consists of between 8 and 21 suites, with private
bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities,
spacious dining room and an inviting living room with a library and
toys for children. Fisher House Foundation ensures that there is no fee
to stay in a Fisher House. Since inception, the program has saved
military and veteran families an estimated $165 million in out of pocket
costs for lodging and transportation.
Fisher House Foundation operates the Hero Miles Program, using
donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of
injured service members. To date, Hero Miles has provided over 25,000
airline tickets to our military and their families. The Foundation also
manages a grant program that supports other military charities and
scholarship funds for military children, spouses and children
of fallen and disabled veterans.
of fallen and disabled veterans.
To learn more about Fisher House and how Breitling and others are giving, please visit www.fisherhouse.org/community/how-others-are-giving/.
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