Posted on 12/08/2004 4:53:29 AM PST by Angels of Mercy
Our recent military success in Fallujah came at a price. Nearly 300 new wounded and injured have gone to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany for treatment. Many of these will then go on to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Over 3,700 wounded and injured have already been treated At WRAMC.
Background: In October 2003, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 270, McLean, VA launched its Angels of Mercy Program in response to an American Red Cross appeal for help in supporting our OIF/OEF combat casualties at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The Angels volunteers supply clothing and comfort items to the wounded, and food and other necessities to family members 1-3 times a week.
The Program has become enormously successful and has received a number of awards, including Newmans Own Award [actor Paul Newman] as the National Winner for being the Best Program in the Country for Supporting Our Active Military and their Families.
Please see our web site: www.McLeanPost270.org/oifoef for additional information on the Angels Program, what to donate, how to donate, links to news items concerning our work, and a number of stories concerning our experiences helping our wounded military and their families.
We also launched our No Soldier Left In Need Project this fall to address the post-WRAMC needs of our wounded. Details of this Project are posted on the web site: see above.
Please help in any way you feel appropriate: just getting the word out on the need to help is terrific. Get your community members, churches, school children, and scouts involved.
Please feel free to e-mail us if you would like additional information.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 270, McLean, VA mcleanpost270@aol.com
Thank you for posting this. I have decided to make a donation for each of my siblings, in their name as their Christmas Present from me. May God's love hold each of our men.
Thank you for posting - bookmarked for support!
During broadcasts, NFL announcers often mention that members of the armed forces are watching worldwide, and that they appreciate their efforts. I can't think of a better way for the sports leagues to thank them than to provide much needed clothing.
Great information! Interesting about the Paul Newman award, I wasn't aware he setup something like that.
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