Media Advisory: First Lady to be Named “First Lady of Camp”

First Lady Ann M. LePage will be honored for her support of The Travis Mills Project National Veterans Family Center

AUGUSTA – Media is invited to a special ceremony to be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Blaine House to honor and recognize First Lady Ann M. LePage for her support and assistance with The Travis Mills Project National Veterans Family Center.

Bread of Life Ministries will honor First Lady LePage by requesting she be the official “First Lady of Camp”. The Travis Mills Project National Veterans Family Center is located in Belgrade, providing a recreation center for disabled veterans and their families.

April 10th, 2012, US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne, on patrol during his third tour of duty in Afghanistan, placed his pack on the ground, detonating a hidden IED (improvised explosive device). Four days later, on his 25th birthday, he awoke in a hospital to discover the blast that tore through his frame resulted in the losing portions of both legs and both arms. Travis is only the fourth quadruple amputee from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries.

The National Veterans Recreation Center is Travis’ dream and will open during “Founder’s Week” on August 25.

​On Friday, the First Lady, Bread of Life officials and a special guest will be available to discuss the Travis Mills Project and the upcoming Founder’s Week in more detail and answer any questions.

For more information about the inspiring story of Travis Mills and the National Veteran’s Family Camp, please visit http://www.veteransfamilycamp.com/#

WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 9

WHERE: Blaine House, Augusta