So we got to work...
Next week, 25 of these Valentines will be delivered to the military hospital here in Germany, and 25 more will be passed out on MediVac flights of wounded service members heading back to the states. Each Valentine has a card, a decorated bag, candy, and homemade cookies. That will surely make them smile!
But wait, it gets even better!
Dollar Days (thank you Dollar Days!) has agreed to donate $50 in clothing to Sew Much Comfort for every blog that signed up with this project! If you don't know about Sew Much Comfort it is a national organization that makes clothing usable for injured veterans. When I worked at the USO facility for wounded troops we handed out a ton of clothing from this wonderful organization. The sweatpants with one leg that had velcro closure were the most popular. It was much easier for them to put on over the braces, pins, casts, scars, etc.
And even better? If this post gets 10 comments or more- Dollar Days will donate an additional $50 in clothing! No kidding! So between myself, my class, and you, we can donate $100 in clothing to Sew Much Comfort and 50 Valentines to wounded troops. I can't think of a better way to show our support!
So leave your comment this week (National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans' Week) and help me help the troops!
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41 comments:
This project sounds great! I hope 9 MORE PEOPLE COMMENT!
When I lived in the States I was really impressed by how much you Americans love and support your troops.
And several times I witnessed how people in uniform were approached by strangers who thanked them for their service.
Here in Germany it is far from that. (no clue why)
Anyways, I love how you support your troops and would be happy to make a little contribution by commenting here and hope 8 more people do the same.
Oh my gosh - this is so wonderful. I worked at a VA hospital and have a brother in the military. Reading about these projects brought a huge smile to my face. Way to go!
Awesome project!!!
I know your cute lil valentines will put a huge smile on their faces!!!!
I have to agree with LTCLC - you guys really know how to reach out and say thanks to servicemen and women. It means so much; I wish Aussies were better at it.
This is a great idea - thanks for putting a smile on the faces of many wounded vets!
What a great project!
this is a wonderful project. i hope you reach your goal!!
I love the cards for the veterans. That is so cute!!
What a fantastic project!!
Such a cool project...and only one more comment to reach the goal!
great idea!!!!!!
What a great idea :) Love it!
What a wonderful cause!!!
What a great idea! :) The vets will surely love receiving them!
What a great project! When we get back on our feet financially I hope to be able to participate more in these types of projects. Great idea getting your kids involved.
This is great! Thank you for talking about this, because I had no idea.
Such a beautiful project - You have such a wonderful heart :)
This is a wonderful project and I was wondering if there were a way I could donate something too...
Lori
What an amazing project! You've reached 10 easily but maybe if you double your goal, they'll double your donation!
I love the idea of Valentines for the troops and will see if I can't round up some friends to help this year too.
how amazing! Great job!! :)
That is fantastic!! Thank you for all of your support for the troops!
omg, thats so fantastic! its beautiful what youre doing! thank you!
What an awesome project!! I am sure any veteran who gets a bag from your cute little volunteers will feel special!
What an awesome blessing for our Veterans!
What a great project! They will love the Valentines from your students! :-)
Congrats on reaching ten comments!
fabulous!
p.s. I left you something over on my blog :)
Hats off to Dollar Days. Sounds like a great project.
This is awesome!
Last year for Valentines day I went back to my kindergarten teacher and had her class make valentine's to send to my soldier's troops over seas. It was so much fun!
What a cool project that keeps giving!
Hats off to Dollar Days, Sew Much Comfort and to your Super cute Valentine Makers. What fun.
I absolutely agree that some people experience things differently. I don't like being pregnant, but I don't hate it. I have lots of good to say along with the bad. And if someone who was newly pregnant came to me for advice (or didn't for that matter), I'd tell them the good stuff. If they want to know the bad, they'll ask or find out on their own. There's a difference between being helpful and being close minded.
I should get my mother over to sew much comfort. that lady can crack out the sewing stuff.
is it too late to make valentines for veterans? I'm trying to get the kids doing projects that make them aware that the world does not revolve around them.
and youd be a great pageant mom : )
What a great idea! Thanks Dollar Days and Sew Much Comfort!
Thanks to your class!
That is really amazing. :)
YAY I'm so glad you did this! You were the first person I thought of because I knew you had ready made Valentine Makers! :) Love your pics too! and what a great idea to do the candy and cookies!!!!
Great pics! Love the support coming from an Army wife! I have mine posted at http://youthfultips.blogspot.com/2010/02/bloganthropy-valentines-for-veterans.html
Thank you!
Well, I just gave up reading all the posts. You should get an award for most comments! Maybe Dollar Days will notice LOL! Blessings to your husband and your furry child and to all the members of our military, past and present.
Jayn
Sew Much Comfort is great, my husband had to wear altered pants for 10 months due to a halo on his leg....Great cause!
Hi, I'm sending you a little sunshine which you can find on my blog
(put in on here so nobody thinks I want to get an advantage in the giveaway drawing :) )
I wish I had seen this before valentines day. My hubby works at a VA hospital, but I have booked marked this for next year! What a great project!
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