HILTON LAUNCHES MUSIC SCHEME FOR SOLDIERS
PARIS HILTON has signed up to launch a charity scheme to give every U.S. soldier serving in the Middle East a free MP3 music player to keep their spirits up.
More than 180,000 American troops are currently stationed in Iraq and A fghanistan, and the Song For Soldiers initiative aims to provide them all with their own music device pre-loaded with songs donated by famous arti sts.
The socialite has offered to become an ambassador for the cause, and sh e will launch the scheme with a party in New York on Wednesday (26May10).
It will include more than 100 sailors who are in New York as part of Fle et Week, an American tradition which sees military ships dock in a variet y of major cities for seven days so the crews can see the sights.
Hilton tells Fox News, "I think there is nothing more worthwhile and pa triotic than supporting our troops. It’s so easy to take for granted our freedom and happiness and forget about those who are endangering their li ves every day to make it possible. Songs for Soldiers is a simple way to show you care. What’s great about the program is that it’s not about whet her or not you support war, it’s about being thankful and showing we care to those who risk their lives.
"I’m not looking to make a political statement with this cause, but ins tead send a message of love and hope to those on the front line." And the star reveals she is already planning a trip to the Middle East to visit the troops stationed there: "I would love to visit our troops! I hope that once we meet this goal I can personally be a part of the trip overseas to deliver these players into the hands of the troops. I would f ind that very rewarding, it is something I have always wanted to do." To donate to the cause visit www.songsforsoldiers.us.
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