News Archives 2024

The Thalians Shine at Bel-Air Country Club with $250,000 Gift to UCLA Operation Mend
(The Hollywood Digest, December 10, 2024, and OpenPR, December 17, 2024)
The Thalians hosted their annual Holiday Party Luncheon at the newly built Bel-Air Country Club on Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Los Angeles. The event was a resounding success, bringing together board members, Thalians President Club Members, UCLA Operation Mend attendees, distinguished guests, and supporters to celebrate the holiday season and contribute to a noble cause.

8th Annual Justin Turner Golf Classic: Supporting ‘The Great City Of Los Angeles’
(DodgerBlue.com, November 19, 2024)
Justin and Kourtney Turner welcomed guests to Sherwood Country Club for the eighth annual Justin Turner Golf Classic. All proceeds from the official Kickoff Party and the Justin Turner Golf Classic go toward the Justin Turner Foundation.

Red Wanting Blue at Café Wa? / November 12, 2024
(The Aquarian, November 18, 2024)
Red Wanting Blue, a six-piece ensemble from Columbus, Ohio, stormed the tiny stage at the legendary Cafe Wha? in Greenwich Village on a windswept evening to alight a packed crowd. The just over one-hour-long set closed out a charity event for UCLA Health Operation Mend.

UCLA and veterans: Respect, shared values and a vibrant partnership
(UCLA Newsroom, November 11, 2024)
Since its inception, UCLA has been supporting those who have served — on campus, in Los Angeles and beyond. Through a wide of initiatives and partnerships like the UCLA/VA Veteran Family Wellness Center, the School of Law Veterans Legal Clinic, UCLA Health Operation Mend and the Veterans Resource Center, the university continues to create opportunities for veterans and their families to further their education, pursue careers and thrive in a supportive environment.

Blue Élan Records Releases Special Album to Benefit UCLA Health Operation Mend, Bringing Attention to Returning Veterans’ Welfare
(GratefulWeb, November 7, 2024)
L.A. indie label Blue Élan Records – home for acts like Soul Asylum, KT Tunstall, Ozomatli, Chris Shiflett, Aaron Lee Tasjan and Jesse Dayton – is proud to support UCLA Health Operation Mend – a program dedicated to providing free specialized medical and psychological care for our nation’s post 9/11 warriors injured in the line of duty, and their caregivers.

America’s Gerry Beckley solo album recalls The Beach Boys and Chicago
(Goldmine Magazine, July 1, 2024)
America co-founder Gerry Beckley has released his tenth solo album on Blue Elan Records. In addition to the dozen songs on Beckley’s new album, he also has another wonderful original composition on the Operation Mend: Hope compilation for Blue Élan.

Blue Élan Records to Release Special Album to Benefit UCLA Health Operation Mend Team and Bring Attention to Returning Veterans’ Welfare
(GratefulWeb, April 26, 2024)
L.A. indie label Blue Élan Records – home for acts like Soul Asylum, KT Tunstall, Ozomatli, Chris Shiflett, Aaron Lee Tasjan and Jesse Dayton – announces a special project to support UCLA Health Operation Mend – a program dedicated to providing free specialized medical and psychological care for our nation’s post 9/11 warriors injured in the line of duty, and their caregivers. 

Wounded Warrior Project Invests $100 Million More in Mental Health and Brain Injury Care
(Wounded Warrior Project Newsroom, January 16, 2024)
Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) is investing over $100 million in evidence-based care for veteran mental health and brain injuries. The funding will make it possible for more post-9/11 veterans to attend a program that can significantly reduce depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder in two weeks.

This is the latest investment by WWP™ in Warrior Care Network^®, bringing the total to $336 million. Launched in 2015, Warrior Care Network is a national partnership between WWP and four clinical partners. It aims to make it easier for veterans to get mental health and brain injury care. It offers a customized two-week program at no cost that is faster and more effective than traditional treatments.