Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Adopt A Soldier


TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SEND PACKAGES  


I recently came across a site where I could adopt a soldier.  Wanting to do something more personal than giving to a charity, I submitted my name.  When I got the soldier's name, I was surprised that he has a platoon of 50 and the only way for me to accomplish their wish list is to ask for your assistance.  



Jason Hernandez
2D BSB
FOB WALTON
APO AE 09367

Home State: NJ
Deployed From: FT Gordon, GA
Gender: Male

Comments: I have a platoon of 50 people with me.  Some items that we would like to have are as follows:

Corn nuts, Footballs, Basketballs, Granola Bars, Drink packets, Nerf Guns, M&M's, Cheese its, Fleece sheets Twin size, butter scotch krimpets, honey buns, pumkin seeds, sunflower seeds, air fresheners, gum, gummy flinstone vitamins, tuna lunch packs, candy, coffee, playing games, slim jim's, jolly ranchers, oreos, pretzels, trail mix, blister covers, wrinkle release, hand held games, cracker jacks, Rice Krispy Treats. Thank you in advance for your generous items. 


Please send your letters and/or packages as soon as possible to Jason so they’ll arrive in time for Christmas.

Please help me in granting these soldier's wishes for Christmas.



 ADDENDUM:

As I packed a box this morning to take to the post office and since it is going to an APO address, I also found out that one has to fill out a Customs Declaration form stating what is in the package.   It is sort of like filling out a Fed-X form.  Thanks.  Joani 


22 comments:

  1. Rosaria WilliamsNovember 24, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Joani,
    What kind of help would you like? Individual packages sent off by each of us, or?

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    1. JoaniNovember 24, 2012 at 11:49 AM

      Individual packages would be great. I sent one this morning of M&Ms, Oreo cookies & gum. I found out that since it is going to an APO address one also has to fill out a Customs Declaration at the post office. That was new to me. Thanks so much Rosaria. I'm sure anything they receive they are most appreciative.

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    2. Rosaria WilliamsDecember 4, 2012 at 7:22 AM

      Joani
      if you include a facebook share button, we can all spread the word more easily.

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  2. An Oasis in the DesertNovember 24, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    What a great idea, Joani. I just hope they will all be home soon!

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    1. JoaniNovember 25, 2012 at 5:02 PM

      Yes, I hope that also. Thanks for visiting.

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  3. Sandra@Beneath this Roof, Within these WallsNovember 25, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    How lovely! I will be sending a package right away. May they all be safe, and return home very soon. Thank you so much for sharing this, it will be such a pleasure for me to participate!

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    1. JoaniNovember 25, 2012 at 6:22 AM

      Thanks Sandra. I'm sure it will be much appreciated. Have a great day.

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  4. SandyNovember 26, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    Thanks so much for posting this soldiers address... MY
    package will be in the mail this week...
    Happy Holidays
    Sandy

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    1. JoaniNovember 26, 2012 at 5:16 AM

      Sandy, thank you so much for helping in this great cause. I'm sure they will appreciate it.

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  5. Cheryl @ TFDNovember 27, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    This is a wonderful idea, Joani! I will be happy to send package. Do you mind if I share this link with my readers at my blog?

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    1. JoaniNovember 27, 2012 at 9:56 AM

      Cheryl.....thank you for sending a package and for sharing with your readers. Hugs.

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  6. MadSnapper n BeauNovember 29, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    I have a question for you, why is your post and his address linking to Glitterfly?

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    1. JoaniNovember 29, 2012 at 10:05 AM

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    2. JoaniNovember 29, 2012 at 10:24 AM

      Sandra....I think I've fixed everything. Thanks for the heads up.

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  7. VeeNovember 29, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Thank you for posting this list so I could have the opportunity to participate. I am going to get a package together asap.

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    1. JoaniNovember 29, 2012 at 1:32 PM

      Thank you for your generosity. I'm sure they will enjoy. Happy Holidays.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 29, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    I came over from 'The Farmer's Daughter's' blog & had to check this out... I'll definitely get some things on the list & get them sent off... thanks a million for bringing this to our attention, because I had no idea this was even possible! I wish I could see their faces when they open all the packages! =)

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    1. JoaniNovember 29, 2012 at 6:44 PM

      I'd love to see their faces as well. Thank you for helping in this great project. I'm sure they will enjoy these immensely. Happy Holidays.

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  9. Kay San Nicolas @ Gallery Fifty EightDecember 4, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    Hi Joani - I came across you while party hopping into Funky Junk Interiors 12 Days of Christmas party. We will definitely participate in this very giving and uplifting adoption.

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  10. JoaniDecember 4, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Hi Kay, thanks for visiting and am so happy that you will help. I'm sure that it will be muchly appreciated. Happy Holidays.

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  11. Debbie PetrasDecember 4, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    This is so good and a perfect time of the year to give back. I'm sending my package Joani. Thank you for the opportunity.

    Blessings and love,
    Debbie

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    1. JoaniDecember 4, 2012 at 7:59 AM

      Thank you Debbie. I'm sure they will enjoy.

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Thanks for stopping by. I love reading each and every comment. Have a great day.

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