"MILITARY CONNECT" - FREE PHONE CALLS FOR TROOPS
Public Can Send Phone Cards As Gifts to Military Personnel
Worcester, MA, January 31, 2003-- The American Red Cross is the beneficiary of a new program offered by Prosodie Interactive that provides phone cards that can be purchased for American military personnel, enabling soldiers to make free calls. The card can be designated for particular military personnel or be donated to non-specified members. The military prepaid calling card, sold in $15, $25 or $50 increments, comes with an option to set up a voice mailbox where messages can be left for the military person who is the recipient of the card.
The voice mail messages can be retrieved by phone or via an e-mail account. "The voice mail feature is a wonderful part of the program," stated Nicole Valentine, Spokesperson for the American Red Cross of Central Massachusetts. "It is often difficult to reach a military person given time zone differences or duty schedules. Just imagine how it will feel for a soldier far away from home to hear a loved one's voice. This program offers as much comfort to the family as it does the solider."
The Red Cross is mandated by Congress to serve as the official liaison between military personnel and their families. Last year the organization relayed 1.2 million calls in support of U.S. military families. "This new program enhances our military relationships, but does not replace our free service of relaying emergency messages to soldiers," said Nicole Valentine.
"Prosodie Interactive's relationship with the Red Cross enables the Red Cross to expand upon its mission of keeping military families together, offers a way for Americans to support our military and also generates revenue for Red Cross chapters," said Nicolas Dourassoff, President & CEO of Prosodie Interactive. The Red Cross receives 10 percent of the proceeds from calling card purchases.
Military Connect is the only card available that allows one to receive voice mails as well as make calls. Cards can be purchased on-line at www.militaryconnect.org or by calling toll free 1-888-682-7020.
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