Project
Adopt a Hero - Showing
Aloha for Our Troops
Aloha!
We need your help with our “Project: Adopt-a-Hero”.
Thousands of Hawaii-based troops are now in Afghanistan, Iraq
and surrounding areas. Let’s boost their morale and
show all of these brave soldiers our appreciation by sending
them a package of local goodies and a thoughtful, personal
letter/photo/drawing from supportive families.
Adopt-A-Hero
began in 2003. SUFA contacted the teachers at all of the public
and private schools in Hawaii, asking them to participate
in its efforts to show appreciation for Hawaii’s troops.
Letters and drawings flooded SUFA’s mailbox from students
all over Hawai’i. We were able to send out many packages
to remind our soldiers of the strong community support behind
their efforts.
The
second round of Adopt-a-Hero (2005) has received an enthusiastic
response already. Schools from East Honolulu to rural Kauai
are getting their communities involved in putting together
meaningful packages with special messages of thanks and caring
for a soldier they have never met.
How
can you help?
Prepare
a small package of local snacks. Include a “Dear Soldier”
letter expressing appreciation for the sacrifices being made
to protect our country. Make it a family affair—kids
can draw a picture, write a note, photo, etc. Send
it to Stand Up For America (SUFA) and we’ll mail it
for you, or call us (682-0618) and we’ll give you an
address of soldiers you can send to directly. Be sure to include
your name and return address. The troops are busy, but some
may want to write back.
Make
a contribution to help cover postage costs (All contributions
are tax deductible) Or, send a contribution of $20 and we’ll
prepare and mail package on your behalf.
Our
troops have specifically requested these items: small snack
food packages, anti-bacterial wipes, and, more than anything
else- a little taste of home: crack seed, mochi crunch, li
hing mui, dried mango, taro chips, shortbread cookies, mac
nuts, etc. No home baked goods will be accepted. Please avoid
foods containing chocolate (that can melt) and things that
may leak. Small packages are best.
Guidelines
for Adopt a Hero Donations
Below
are the items that Hawaii’s soldiers have specifically
requested. We have been told that no home baked goods will
be accepted. Please avoid foods containing chocolate (because
of melting), bulky items, and things that may leak. Small
individualized packages are best instead of large bags so
that soldiers can easily carry them.
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