Jimmy Wayne gives a message to FosterClub’s member, May 4, 2010 from FosterClub on Vimeo.

May is National Foster Care Month, FosterClub, the national network for young people in foster care, has named Jimmy Wayne as it’s National Celebrity Spokesperson.

“We’re very proud to have Jimmy Wayne represent our organization and the half million young people in foster care,” says FosterClub Director Celeste Bodner. “Millions have been touched by his songs, and I know that many more will be inspired by his personal story and commitment to improving life for foster youth.”

Jimmy Wayne is currently in the midst of walking from Nashville to Pheonix to raise awareness for homeless teens who age out of the foster care system with his Meet Me Halfway Campaign.

“From my past, I know first hand what young people in foster care are facing. Young people in this country should not be faced with that kind of situation – especially kids who we’ve stepped in to care for when their families couldn’t,” Wayne said. “If the bit of celebrity I have can help me raise awareness of this situation –that there are kids and young people out there who need our help, then I feel like I have accomplished my goal.”

Support young people in foster care with a donation to FosterClub — Text the word “foster” to 85944 to make a $10 donation to benefit young people in foster care (charged to your cell phone bill). Visit www.fosterclub.org for more information.

Follow Jimmy Wayne in his effort — Follow Jimmy as he walks on his Meet Me Halfway campaign and learn more about the issues facing young people in foster care at http://meetmehalfway.jimmywayne.com

Get involved in National Foster Care Month — Each May, National Foster Care Month provides an opportunity to shine a light on the plight of hundreds of thousands of children and youth in the foster care system. Learn more at www.fostercaremonth.org.

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