For Troops, Goodie Baggage Are a Hit Any Time of Yr

03/01/2012 14:24

"Gone but not forgotten," was a phrase often used throughout the Vietnam Struggle to let troopers who were prisoners there know that they were still remembered by their U.S. families.

In the present day, Deborah Crane, president and founding father of Treats for Troops, has made it her firm's mission to let the thousands of military men and women serving overseas know that they too are remembered back home.

Treats for Troops gives a simple and handy means for anybody to send care packages to the troops year-round. The company's Web page gives gift packages with snacks, supplies and necessities to make a soldier's life just a little bit easier.

Whereas sponsors ship 1000's of packages by Treats for Troops over the holidays, Crane believes you will want to do so any time of the year.

"Our mission is to offer assist for our troops all yr long, not simply on the holidays. Sending a bundle in the summer lets the troops know they don't seem to be forgotten," she said.

Treats for Troops not too long ago launched a "Christmas in July" promotion featuring summer season packages in particular red, white and blue tote baggage with names like "Old Glory," "Picnic Pack," "Summer season Smiles" and "Three Cheers." The packages include a variety of all-American treats and gifts, together with small American flags; Tootsie Rolls wrapped in patriotic paper and sugar cookies decorated in American colours; summer "picnic" fare like lemonade and Gatorade; and outside toys like beach balls and kites.

In addition, there are "Beat the Warmth" packages that comprise things to help soldiers hold cool, like MiraCool Bandanas, wet wipes, sunscreen and bug repellent.

Any e-mails and notes from troopers are forwarded by Treats for Troops to the sponsors who ship packages.

"I wish to thank you for the gadgets that were sent to me. At occasions like this, somewhat thank you from home together with goodies goes a long way," wrote one recipient in a note of thanks. "It's people such as you on the home front that make doing what I do loads simpler and extra gratifying."



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