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As a world class mixed martial artist, Rich Franklin has seen his share of bloody battles. But after meeting wounded veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and other military and Veterans Affairs hospitals, the Ultimate Fighting Championship star decided to honor those brave men and women whose sacrifices make our freedom possible.

Franklin has teamed up with the Disabled American Veterans to create “Real American Fighters,” a tribute to the men and women of the U.S. military who have been wounded in defense of our freedom.

Franklin has already visited disabled veterans at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. While there, he filmed a public service announcement in which he calls for support of DAV. He also plans to produce several limited edition American Fighter shirts to help raise funds for DAV. Franklin will continue visiting disabled veterans on behalf of the DAV and serve as the organization’s ambassador in the rapidly expanding mixed martial arts universe.

The funds raised by Franklin will help fund outreach to disabled veterans and countless DAV programs aimed at bettering the lives of wounded service men and women.

“I believe that no one should ignore, forget or disregard the sacrifice that the men and women who go to battle give,” Franklin said. “When I visit a disabled veteran who has lost a limb or has an injury so severe that their life is changed forever, I think we all need to get on our knees and thank God for these Real American Fighters.”

As part of his commitment to the newest generation of disabled veterans, Franklin will visit the Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio on Tuesday, which is Veterans Day. DAV provided a substantial financial contribution helped build the state-of-the-art center.

“The DAV is proud to have Rich Franklin fighting for disabled veterans,” said DAV National Adjutant Arthur H. Wilson. “His reputation as a tough, conditioned athlete is overshadowed only by his reputation as a true patriot.”

“For instance, I was touched to learn that Rich, after spending several weeks away from his home to train for his last fight, didn’t stick around to celebrate his victory,” Wilson said. “He boarded a plane to head overseas and brighten the lives of our fighting men and women in the Middle East. That’s a man who loves his country and honors those who defend its freedom.”

Real American Fighters is based on the American Fighter brand, which Franklin co-owns, and honors our true warriors–those men and women who bear the physical and psychological scars of war.

For more information, check our www.AmericanFighter.com.

The 1.2 million-member Disabled American Veterans, a non-profit organization founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932, represents this nation’s disabled veterans. It is dedicated to a single purpose: building better lives for our nation’s disabled veterans and their families. For more information, visit the organization’s Web site, www.dav.org.

Source: Disabled American Veterans

San Antonio Track Sees Player Benefits, Revenue Enhancements

ProLink Solutions — a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Holdings Corp. and the world’s leading provider of Global Positioning Satellite (”GPS”) golf course management systems and digital out-of-home on-course advertising — today announces Cedar Creek Golf Course (San Antonio, Tex.) now features the ProLink Solutions GPS system used at many of the world’s most famous golf courses.

Nestled at the edge of Texas Hill Country in north San Antonio, Cedar Creek is regarded as one of the area’s most demanding tests of golf. The course is lined with oak trees while creeks and waterfalls come into play often. Cedar Creek’s varied topography and multi-tiered greens add to the challenge. Many city and regional tournaments have been contested at Cedar Creek over the years.

“There’s no doubt that having ProLink GPS helps golfers navigate the course more easily,” says Michael Freeman, General Manager at Cedar Creek. “It also aids pace of play and allows us to better serve our guests. The system has many other benefits, like the food-and-beverage menu, inclement weather warnings and tournament scoring software. We’re excited to offer a new player amenity that enhances the course’s revenue.”

“Cedar Creek is an outstanding daily-fee facility in a booming golf destination, and we are proud to call the club a trusted partner,” says Lawrence D. Bain, CEO of ProLink Solutions. “The advantages our system gives to golfers are matched by its numerous management functions, which is why so many upscale facilities choose to install ProLink GPS. It delivers an impressive and measurable return on investment.”

With ProLink’s patented, 10.4″ high-resolution color screen — the industry’s largest — Cedar Creek’s cart-mounted units display dynamic, easy-to-read graphics including distances to the pin and hazards, pro tips, pace-of-play timer and radial arc for cart-path-only holes. Golfers at Cedar Creek will also be able to order food and beverage items with a touch of a button on the ProLink screen.

For more information on Cedar Creek Golf Course, visit http://www.playsanantoniogolf.com/ or call 210.695.5050.

Source: ProLink Holdings Corp.

The following is being issued by University of Detroit Mercy. The day’s schedule follows:

12:00 p.m. — Lunch in the Titans’ Hall of Fame lobby in Calihan Hall.

12:30 p.m. — Presentations by Horizon League commissioner Jon LeCrone, UDM athletic director Keri Gaither, new women’s basketball coach Autumn Rademacher and new men’s basketball coach Ray McCallum.

1:10 p.m. — The Titan players and coaches will be available for individual interviews and photos.

Additionally, we will hold a three-point shooting contest for members of the media as a way of introducing the new three-point distance to be used in men’s college basketball this season.

2:00 p.m. - The Titan men’s team will begin its practice, open for 30 minutes to members of the media interested in any additional photos or “B Roll.”

All sports reporters, broadcasters and photographers are cordially invited to the 2008 Titan Basketball Media Day. If you plan to be in attendance to meet the coaches and the Titan players, please contact the Sports Information Office by Nov. 4.

We greatly appreciate the coverage you have given Detroit Titans basketball in the past, and we look forward to working with you again this year, beginning with Media Day, if not before.

Source: University of Detroit Mercy