I just want to encourage others to give to the troops either through this drive or getting others involved in your local community with a drive like my friend's and me.
Below is the letter I send, feel free to copy!
Dear Family, Friends and Neighbors,
You are invited to help Support Our Troops and here is how!
Jamie and I are having a drive to collect items that are needed by our troops. And you are invited to provide these items. Jamie and I will package and send them to Jamie's nephew, Lance Corporal -------, serving in Iraq who also was recently wounded and has since returned to duty. He will, in turn, deliver the packages to his platoon.
25 MOST NEEDED ITEMS ARE: Suntan Lotion** Bug Spray/Wipes, Chap Stick** Q-Tips (sm. packs) Razors, Eye Moisture Drops, Small powered drink mixes (to add to water bottles) Socks (white or green) Protein Bars*Granola/Cereal Bars, Sugar Free Items, Hard Candy, Batteries (any size) Calling Cards (AT&T) Baby Powder** Foot Powder/Spray** Gum/Breath Mints, Mouthwash, Cookies, Microwave Foods, Popcorn Medical Items (Aspirin, Cough/Allergy Medicine, Vitamins)** Shaving cream** Cereal (sm. boxes) Snack Foods** AND Letters & Cards of Support and Encouragement! ** Items needed the most
Jamie has volunteered her home as a collection point. Items may be dropped off next Saturday, November 19 starting at 6:00pm at ------------. In lieu of material items you may send a cash donation to my home which Jamie & I will use to purchase additional items and facilitate shipping.
My address is;---------------- Please address check to Joan ------ or Jamie------ and write, "Support our Troops" in memo of check.
Please feel free to contact either me, Joan at ------- or Jamie at ------
Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our troops!
They are always so grateful to receive packages and more importantly support from back home.
God Bless America,
God Bless Our Troops
Sincerely,
Joan & Jamie
What city and state is Jamie in?