I heard about this on the radio. Red Cross is trying to get 1 million Christmas cards sent to our soldiers and their families this holiday season. Below is the website where you can read more.
http://www.redcross.org/email/saf/
All you have to do is send a card to the address on the website, and it will be distributed out. So, when you are working on your Christmas cards, don't forget your troops!! And spread the word, especially if you are like me and probably have bought more cards than you actually will use.
The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. http://www.toysfortots.org/
So, if you see one of these finely dressed marines at Toys R Us or Babies R Us, pick up an extra toy and donate to a needy child.
Also, I know Stuart would love to get some cards as well. Here is his address again. Make sure to send it as soon as possible, so he will get in time for Christmas!
Cpl Staples, SG (C Co, 1st Plt)
1st Bn, 2d Marines
Unit 73055
FPO AE 09509-3055
2 comments:
thanks for that info. we are always looking to help others and thats a good one. love you....
Thanks for writing about Holiday Mail for Heroes! I worked with the Red Cross and Pitney Bowes on this campaign, and on behalf of my colleagues, I'd like to express my appreciation for your support.
As you mentioned, our goal was to collect 1 million cards for the troops. I'm excited to report that we ended up surpassing that goal!
The Holiday Mail team created a video to thank bloggers like you who got involved in this initiative. We truly could not have done this without you!
http://blip.tv/file/1643672/
Thanks again for your help and support!
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