Liberty Memorial was conceived in 1919 as a way to honor the memory and sacrifices of all those who served their country and defended liberty during World War I.

Since its completion in 1921, the memorial has been a Kansas City and national monument, looking over the downtown skyline. The National World War I Museum, which opened in 2006, was built beneath the existing Liberty Memorial. It is designated by Congress as the nation's official WWI Museum, and is the first and only American museum solely dedicated to preserving the objects, history and personal experiences of a war whose impact still echoes in our world today.

Unfortunately, recent funding issues have forced the flame sitting atop the 217-foot tower to be extinguished except on special holidays. The annual cost to keep the flame burning is estimated to be $45,000 by officials at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO KEEP THE FLAME BURNING!

Following a recent news story highlighting this issue, Pioneer Services, a Kansas City company that provides financial services and education to members of the Armed Forces and their families, initiated a "Save The Flame" fundraising campaign. Pioneer Services, jointly with the museum, is challenging individuals and other local and national organizations to donate funds to save the flame.

Pioneer Services has offered to match all business and individual contributions to keep the flame burning for the next 12 months, up to $22,500, with a first-time contribution of $5,000. This initial contribution from Pioneer Services will allow the flame to remain lit through the July 4th weekend, when the Save The Flame challenge campaign will end.

Pioneer Services, and the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, will be reaching out to local businesses, military organizations, community groups, and individuals during the campaign to keep the flame alive.

And with YOUR help – or that of your organization—we can do it!
Donations to keep the flame burning can be made online or via regular mail.

Donations can be mailed to:

National World War I Museum
100 W. 26th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
* Make checks payable to National World War I Museum and put “Save the Flame” Campaign in the memo line.

Your gift is tax deductible and can help one of this country’s most notable landmarks.

For more information, or to assist with the Save The Flame campaign, contact:

Karen Von Der Bruegge, Pioneer Services
816-756-2020
kvonderbruegge@pioneerservices.com

Denise Rendina, National World War I Museum
816-784-1945
drendina@nwwone.org

Through your donations we can ensure America's only World War I Museum continues to light the way to "the promised land of peace."