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From: K@ren, [ip70-189-116-97.ok.ok.cox.net]
Subject: Because every American serving in harm's way deserves our thanks...
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Have you heard about The “Hugs” Project? It's a great group of people nationwide who are dedicated to sewing and sending needed items to our troops in the "sandbox". We have already sent out over 160,000 homemade "hugs". Most of the items already sent by us have been used and now need replaced or else the people we've sent to have come home and others have taken their place. They need a never-ending supply and it's like starting from scratch each day. Our "mission" is to make sure every service member receives a "hug" to know that we care about them and that we respect the job they do for us and for the less fortunate in other countries. In summer months, we make cool ties (hugs) and helmet coolers (kisses). They are simple to make but the benefits are dramatic. They can lower body temperatures by up to 5 degrees in summer. They can also be heated in winter to make reusable hand/pocket warmers. In the winter, we crochet, knit, loom and sew warm black hats and neckwarmers. We also make colorful hats, flat bears and Ziploc goody bags that our service members can share with the children of the Middle East. When our troops make friends of the kids, sometimes they pass along useful info that can save American lives. How powerful is that? This group was started in Edmond, OK in June of 2004 and has rapidly spread to all 50 states and 10 foreign countries. The need is great and you can help. We need more people making and sending out "hugs" to our troops. Right now we're working to outfit military members in one unit who are in the midst of the Sunni Triangle and they need a morale booster in the worst way. If you think you might be interested in learning more about how you can help, please send an email to: thehugsproject@cox.net and you'll be sent all the information. Each person is funding their own efforts, buying their own material and postage. These hugs cost less than $1 each to construct and mail and our military members in the Middle East appreciate them SO much. The greatest need right now is for neck and head coolers. It will soon be into triple digits in Iraq and Afghanistan and after a cold winter, it will affect them hard. It's already beginning to heat up again, so they need us in full production. Maybe you have a loved one serving in the desert but even if not, please consider if it were your son or daughter “over there”, your husband or wife. How good would you feel if a group of strangers wanted to give them a "hug" and say, "we appreciate your service to your country"? Thank you for taking time to read this message. Would you consider joining The “Hugs” Project? And, if you don't sew, would you please forward this message to your friends who have a big heart for the US military? Maybe one of them would be able to help but they won't even know about it, unless you help us spread the word. Materials needed include 45” desert colored 100% cotton fabric, polymer crystals, sewing machine and thread, yarn, knitting needles, etc. and a heart for our American military members. If someone has these things, they can help make a difference in the lives of some of America’s finest young men and women serving in harm’s way. Thank you. Karen TheHugsProject.net... Because every U.S. Service Member deserves the thanks of a grateful nation. PS We ship care packages on a weekly basis so if any of you have loved one's addresses that you would like to share with us, we'll make sure they hear from us. We are a 501 (c) (3) if you would like to consider a donation to help with postage. Thank you. Moderated By: bruce@mccurtain.com |
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From: lynn, [67.66.253.170.idabel.duracom.net]
Subject: Re: Because every American serving in harm's way deserves our...
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Just woundered if maybe there would be a picture without one of the service persons not shooting the finger at whoever Moderated By: bruce@mccurtain.com |
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