My friend Rebekah's husband has been in Iraq since July. He is in a large unit stationed out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The FRG (Family Readiness Group) for his unit is searching for families to send a nice little care package to the soldiers for Valentine's Day. If you think you might like to participate please email me ASAP. This is from the email Rebekah sent me:
What is a Valentine Shoe Box Surprise? A shoebox size box (or container) filled with treats and goodies that soldiers may enjoy on February 14 th. Items to send may include snacks, candy, magazines, toiletries, games, books, etc. In addition, we hope families can include a short personal note telling the soldier a little bit about themselves and provide an address where soldiers may send a card if they'd like.
How do we help? Email your company FRG leader and let them know how many soldiers you would like to adopt. You will then be given names of your soldiers and a mailing address. At that point the "adoption" is complete.
Address and Deadlines : To ensure their arrival, Valentine Shoebox Surprises should be mailed no later than January 14th. It is important to note the "VALENTINE BOX" after each soldiers name so that they may be held aside when they arrive in Iraq. This is so we can tally, on both ends, that each soldier that was adopted and receives a package.
There are over 400 paratroopers in the 1 BSTB. Please ask your friends and family to help out.
Thank You for Your Support!!
1 comment:
I think Dad and I can do a box for someone. We have lots of shoe boxes. (You know how we love new shoes.) Send me the info.
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