Tom Hanks announces new veterans charity campaign

By: News Staff

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Academy award winner Tom Hanks spent Tuesday in Washington to announce a new charity effort.

The Sully star’s “Hidden Heroes Campaign” will help nearly six million military caregivers in the US.

Hank is calling it a “companion” piece to welcoming home those who have served.

“Bringing our country’s hidden heroes, and that’s what they are, heroes that are hidden out of sight…Bringing them out of the shadows, and to honor their service…Is a companion piece I think to welcoming home those who have served.”

Hanks was joined at the launch event by former Senator Elizabeth Dole.

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