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April 2013: Another First

April's Adoption is another first for MAS and its no April Fools' Day Joke!

This month we are going to stay in the sandbox but "Shhh! Quiet, please.", we are going to visit our 2 hospitals.  However, this time we are going to send some special mom-love to the extra special staff teams that take care of our wounded heroes.

About the time, they receive their packages it will be Hospital Week for many USA hospitals - a time to recognize, celebrate & show appreciation for all the hard work hospital staff does.  I can't think of any staff that works harder than the personnel at SHUK and the CRCC / Wounded Warrior Unit.  The national theme for hospital week is "Making Miracles Happen."

Besides their wish list items, I thought we might consider ways to send them a party & show our appreciation for all they do. The staff breakdown is:

          SHUK has 25 males & 15 females

          CRCC/WWU has 50 males & 25 females

 

Here is the wish list for both groups:

  • Canned or bagged tuna fish and chicken
  • Summer sausage
  • Beef jerky
  • Dried fruits
  • Canned vegetables
  • Coffee & tee
  • Non-dairy creamers
  • Trail mix
  • Crackers
  • Uncle Ben's minute rices
  • Flavored drink powders

Hygiene:

  • Shaving cream (NO aerosols) and razors
  • Toothbrushes & toothpaste and dental floss
  • Body wash
  • Q-tips

For Females:

  • Pedicure/manicure items.  Nail polish (light pink or nudes) & polish remover.
  • Lip balm (can be light pink or nude)
  • "Girly scented lotions & body wash (no strong scents which may cause allergic reactions with patients!)
  • Body wash scrunchies
  • Shampoo and conditioners
  • 2 women at SHUK would like Nice & Easy hair dye in Golden Blonde

Misc:

  • Air fresheners
  • Books & Games
  • Magazines (fitness, weight lifting & running types)
  • Plastic utensils

AND, THE MOST ASKED for items ~~ Mail.  Letters. Notes. Pictures drawn by children!

 

Their CO states, "These warriors are providing valuable medical services to our comrades wounded during combat operations.  Anything that would bring a sense of home will mean so much ... !!"

Pillowcases can be received.

Shipping will be 4/22 -29.

There are only 100 people, perhaps we can provide each with a box of their own.  And, food items for a party/celebration in a separate box to share with all.  Please don't forget the MAIL!!

This is the count so far & WHERE to send your box(es):

Whit's Mom - 6 boxes -- CRCC/WWU

Kim - 1 male, 1 female, 1 to share -- CRCC/WWU

Julie - 1 of books, 1 food items, 1 male hygiene -- CRCC/WWU

Heather - #s & what??

Sheryl - letters -- Please send 40 to SHUK and 75 to CRCC/WWU

Carol - IL Packing Party - 27 boxes

Lorraine - 1 box food & magazines -- SHUK

Pat L. - 2 boxes -- one box to each

MA Moms packing party -- 12 boxes -- 6 CRCC/WWU; 6 SHK

Corsmom - 2 boxes -- CRCC/WWU

MichianaMom - 2 boxes -- CRCC/WWU

Susan & WA Moms - packing party; individual bags -- Please divide between the two:                                           75 to CRCC/WWU and 40 to SHUK.  Thank you!

Marianne - 1 box (food items) -- CRCC/WWU

gcnavymom HN - 1 box to SHUK

LaurieS - 1 box

 

Let me know if this is correct & I'll give you which CSH.  If you bought with one CSH in mind just let me know who you planned on so that I can keep track.   Many thanks to all of you!  <3

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Permalink Reply by Pat L. in IL on April 18, 2013 at 7:38pm

Oh Donna, sorry I'm late checking in! I have 2 boxes and which address do you want Sally's pillowcases to go?

Permalink Reply by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on April 18, 2013 at 8:27pm

Hi Pat!

Would you please send one box to each CSH?  As for Sally's PCs, I left a message for Kim to see if she wants to assign CSHs to each person sewing.  Hopefully she will answer me tomorrow and you'll have an answer for Sally.  Please tell her thank you for making so many!  They are going to LOVE them!!!  I can't wait to see the surgical caps some have made.  Definitely we are going to need some pics!  Take care my friend.  HUGS>

Permalink Reply by Pat L. in IL on April 18, 2013 at 10:23pm

Thanks Donna!! Sally is knee-deep in remodeling her condo so she can move in ASAP. As a matter of fact, I think we are wallpapering her hallway tomorrow. Since she is so busy I am going to send the PC's out for her. Just have Kim LMK!!!!

Permalink Reply by Kim (Ethan's Mom) on April 22, 2013 at 5:52am

Pat would you please send Sally's PCs to SHUK? Thank you for helping out with them!

Permalink Reply by Pat L. in IL on April 22, 2013 at 6:30am

Kim, Will do! Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Lorraine on April 19, 2013 at 12:29am

Thanks. I'll send my box to SHUK next week.

Permalink Reply by Kim (Ethan's Mom) on April 19, 2013 at 8:52am
NYPD, I will probably end up with two boxes of food items/snacks to share. I can also do another make box if you need me to. Just say the word!
Permalink Reply by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on April 19, 2013 at 11:09am

IF, and only IF, you can do another box for the CRCC/WWU that would be fantastic.  Let me know what works for you.

I'm glad you've had a good time in SC!  My younger son was just contacted by a company in SC.  He'd really like to work for them so we are praying for God's leading.  Sheryl and I are excited because if he ends up there we will likely see each other sooner than we thought!!  :)

Permalink Reply by MarianneKT's Mom on April 19, 2013 at 11:20am

I'll be sending one box of food items to CRCC/WWU

Permalink Reply by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on April 19, 2013 at 8:07pm

Thank you Marianne!!

Permalink Reply by carols_kitchen on April 19, 2013 at 4:22pm

MOM OF THE MONTH, DONNA.  I just sent you a private message.  :)

Permalink Reply by carols_kitchen on April 19, 2013 at 5:29pm

Do you know which unit wanted the blond hair dye?

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