Vote for America's Favorite Mom

Patti Patton-Bader, Founder of Soldiers' Angels Raises Angel Wings; Vote Now for America's Favorite Mom


March 11, 2008 , Pasadena , CA- The nation is patiently awaiting the results of the Teleflora America's Favorite Mom contest airing on Mother's Day, May 11, 2008 on NBC "The Today Show". Thousands of moms have already have been nominated and anyone can vote for the nominees online at www.americasfavoritemom.com.

Patti Patton - Bader, the founder of Soldiers' Angels is one of those moms that are patiently awaiting the results.

Bader's son, Brandon Varn recently nominated her for America's Favorite Mom for her innovation in starting the non-profit organization Soldiers' Angels in March 2003 to offer support to deployed and wounded service members. "My mom is one of the most amazing women in the world. She started an organization called Soldiers' Angels when I was deployed to Iraq . The organization is there to ensure "may no soldier go unloved." It is the largest non-profit independent military support organization that has started since the onset of 'The War on Terrorism.' She puts her whole self into helping Soldiers, Airmen, Seamen, and Marines everyday." says Varn.

In the summer of 2003, Varn wrote home expressing his concern that some soldiers did not receive any mail or support from home. Being a caring and loving mother, Bader decided not to allow a situation like that to continue. She contacted a few friends and extended family to ask if they would write to a soldier or two. Within a few short months, Soldiers' Angels went from a mother writing a few extra letters to an internet community with over 200,000 Angels worldwide.

Now this ordinary mother's youngest son, Bretton Varn, is serving his country in Iraq as he continues his family's legacy of bravery, honor and commitment.

2008 is the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day and America's Favorite Mom contest is designed specifically by Telefora for this anniversary celebration. The top 15 nominees from the three categories (Most Humorous, Most Inspirational and Most Loved) will appear on NBC's "Today Show" and viewers will vote for their favorite at the end of each show. The top five finalists will appear on the " America 's Favorite Mom" special, where the winner will be crowned.

The winner will have a rose named in her honor, and will receive thousands of dollars in cash and prizes, including an 18-karat gold heart-shaped "America's Favorite Mom" pendant trimmed in diamonds. USAA, partnering with Telefora to help raise awareness about the contest in the military community, will give the winner a $2,500 cruise gift certificate from Explore Cruise Travel and a free yearlong financial strategies plan.

Why is it so important for Patti Patton Bader to win? The obvious reason is, she deserves it. The secondary reason is the funds go to the favorite charity of the winner, which obviously would be Soldiers' Angels! It also provides another level of public awareness for Soldiers' Angels at the national level.

Soldiers' Angels is recruiting all members and friends to go to America's Favorite Mom contest and vote for Patti Patton-Bader. Registered members may vote once a day in the Most Inspirational Mom online contest ending March 31 and the Most Loved online contest ending April 30, 2008 . Don't delay, sign up and "Vote for Bader!" Soldiers' Angels celebrates its' 5th anniversary in the month of March. What a great gift this would be. www.americasfavoritemom.com

Soldiers' Angels currently supports tens of thousands of American service members stationed wherever the American flag is raised. Soldiers' Angels is dedicated in supporting the military during and after their deployment. In the time honored tradition of civilian support of American soldiers, Soldiers' Angels sponsors programs which provide support to American soldiers and their families. Soldiers' Angels' programs include first responder packs, support, and laptop computers to wounded soldiers who are receiving treatment at American military hospitals; care packages, letters, and support to deployed soldiers; armored blankets to military ambulances; items shipped for deployed soldiers to give children in the war zone; and memorial trees for the families of soldiers who have died in the service of their country. There are several ways to support our troops through Soldiers' Angels, for more information please go to our national website www.soldiersangels.org or contact Soldiers' Angels at (615)676-0239 or soldiersangels@gmail.com.

A tribute to all Moms from Teleflora: America's Favorite Mom is presented by Teleflora , America 's leading floral wire service, known for the famous Teleflora Difference: Every bouquet is arranged and hand-delivered in a vase by a trusted local Teleflora florist. No overnight shipping, no boxes - just the freshest possible flowers delivered in the most delightful way.

"May no soldier go unloved, may no soldier walk alone, may no soldier be forgotten, until they all come home." ~ Patti Patton-Bader