New Toy Drive Update - Chief Wiggles

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[tsmith130]

Please note: We have just been given word that the military can no longer handle our shipping to Chief Wiggles. The volume has far exceeded what they are able to do. We are currently working on alternative shipping options. As soon as we have them in place, we will let you. You may still make cash donations at OperationGive.org. This means, DO NOT SHIP ANYMORE PACKAGES TO CHIEF WIGGLES AT THIS TIME.

I used my emergency number to call Chief Wiggles and discuss the situation with him. He understands and is working on his end to keep this going.

Plunge

PS - We do NOT blame the military in any way, shape or form. We are very grateful for the packages that they have already delivered. We understand their position and thank them for their help and patience.

UPDATE: Please see the Operation Give Website for the latest information and what is being done to rectify the situation. We are well underway towards having a solution!

UPDATE II: Pictures, Pictures, Pictures! Just because we have hit a minor bump in the road does not mean the work has stopped. FAR FROM IT! The Chief sent pictures of their visit to a girls orphange. We should have video soon!

UPDATE III: Hey, don't foget the T-shirt/Slogan contest! Thanks again to DeviantArt for taking up the challenge!

WE HAVE PICTURES! The Chief has sent pictures!!!! Give them a gander! Pictures of the toys, his bus and giving some out!

Packages delivered to the Chief: 440!!!!

[tsmith130]

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[Support Free Republic]

A Recall AND a Fundraiser? I'm toast.

Let's get this over with FAST. Please contribute!

[McGavin999]

The pictures are wonderful. This is so heart warming.

[Cobra64]

Does anyone have a clue about what this thread is about? Is this a Hasbro hype deal?

[tsmith130]

(Original thread)

There are subsequent threads to this if you want to search but this explains it's origins.

[netmilsmom]

Well this kills the Daisy GS toy drive, but maybe something else will be able to be worked out before Christmas!

[Valin]

Wonder how many of these came from Freepers?

[Plunge]

Just to let you know, we have arranged for storage space in the US and we are currently negotiating the shipping to Iraq. We also have some companies that are interested in covering the cost to ship to Iraq via cargo container.

While this complicates things a bit, we are determined to keep this going. The work the Chief is doing is amazing, we don't want to see it end.

We hope to be back up with the toy drive in less than 2 weeks.

Regards,

Plunge
Chief Wiggles Blog Administrator

[Valin]

You are hereby authorized to give yourself an attaboy.
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[HanneyBean]

That's great! I was worried my package wouldn't be able to get over there.