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| Houston Marine Moms Care Package Drive |
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| July 1, 2009 - July 24, 2009 |
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| As you climb out of your comfortable bed this morning the temperature around you in your home is a cool 74 degrees. Life is good. But in a far away country a Marine is climbing out of a trench that he slept in and the temperature around him is pushing 110 degrees. And you ask how can I help when I’m so far away? |
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| After a shower you dress for work and put on your socks or hose and slide your feet comfortably into your shoes. But in a far away country a Marine is throwing away a pair of socks he has worn for four days…his feet can no longer stand the hard, stiffness….and he goes barefoot in his boots. And you ask how can I help when I’m so far away? |
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| At the end of a long, hard day you relax with a hot, home-cooked meal of a tender, moist piece of chicken with fresh vegetables. But in a far away country an Army Specialist has one MRE for the day and if he’s lucky he has some salt and pepper to garnish it with. And you ask how can I help when I’m so far away? |
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| Give today and make a difference in the lives of many. When you put on your socks in the morning you’ll be reminded of that Marine putting on his socks along side of you….the socks you gave him. When you sit down to dinner you’ll be reminded of that Army Specialist who just opened a tuna packet and a granola bar and he is grateful that it is not another MRE. And when you go to bed tonight after a long hot shower you’ll be reminded that someone in a land far away is feeling better before he calls it a night because he was provided with baby wipes from you. He feels clean and can go to sleep thanking his lucky stars that there are people back home who care...People Like You. |
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| You are the most important person in these young lives right now. It doesn’t matter if the young man or woman is in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy or Air Force. |
| You can make a difference in a life today. |
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| List of Items Most Requested |
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| Letters From Home |
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| Food Items – High Protein (No Pork) |
| Beef Jerky |
| Tuna/Chicken Packets |
| Individual Powdered Drink Mixes (“On the go” type, no large containers) |
| Granola Bars |
| Hard Individually Wrapped Candy & Gum (no chocolate) |
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| Personal Care Items |
| Baby Wipes/Adult Disposable Wash Cloths (has soap that does not need to be rinsed off) |
| Gold Bond Foot Powder |
| White over the Calf Crew or Tube Socks |
| Hand Sanitizer |
| Chap Stick |
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| Items and Letters can be dropped off at your Houston area neighborhood Christian Brothers Automotive Center. |
| For the nearest location please go to Christian Brothers Automotive. |
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Letters and donations can be mailed to:
Pasadena South Rotary/Houston Marine Moms
PO Box 5743
Pasadena, TX 77508 |
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| God Bless America. Please continue to pray for the safe return of our Troops, |
| Until they ALL come home. |
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| Houston Marine Moms |
| (For more information please contact one of our Moms) |
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