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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 carols_kitchen on
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Donna--I have a packing party in Springfield, IL on April 20th. We will have at least 10 boxes, and probably more. It's under events over to the right and on facebook, plus have put out press releases to our local newspaper.
Hugs
Carol
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Permalink Reply by Proud Navy/NYPD Mom (Donna) on
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Thanks for the good ideas for publicizing. We will be setting the date tomorrow. Right now it is a dead even vote as to which date works best for people.
Thank you for doing a packing party Carol! That will really help the cause in a big, big way. Have fun on the 20th! Who knows, New England Mommas may be packing that day too??!
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Whatever # of boxes you do please divide between the 2 CSHs, with at least 4 more going to the CRCC/WWU (that's if you do say 10-12). If more than that, please up the # to the CRCC/WWU with 5-7 more going to them than SHUK. Does that make sense??
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Just make sure more go to CRCC.WWU! Got it. Here's what in the back of my van to pack. Ha ha!
It goes all the way to the middle row of seats. I do have some Moms and Dads day cards that I think I will mail separately so they can be on their way. Probably at least a med. box full for each unit--and will stuff to make full boxes.
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Just got some cards from a daycare group--you can tell some were from 3 year olds. 54 cards to date. I'll see what else I can get. I'll have to explain why some say "Cardinals rock." We just started St Louis Cardinal baseball season over here.
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Permalink Reply by Lorraine on
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I will do one box of non food items and I have magazines to send. I'll be looking forward to hearing which facility I should send my box to.
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I will be working on that list today. Things are a bit crazy at my house, but I will try to have it together so I can post around dinner time (EST!).
Thank you for helping out! I appreciate it very much and I know the adoptees will too ~ actually even more.
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Permalink Reply by Susan mom to Niko on
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The WA moms are planning a packing party...Our plan is to pack a small paper bag of fun and snacks for each of the staff at the hospitals...
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Thank you Susan and thanks to the WA Mommas!!! Would you mind dividing your packages and send 40 bags to SHUK and 75 to the CRCC/WWU? Both addys are in the usual place.
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Lorraine, please send your box to SHUK. Thank you!
PS I love the new profile pic! Very lovely!!!
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Thanks! My sailor got married 1-1-13, and that was their favorite picture too. I took it while they were posing for someone else. I'll send my box to SHUK tomorrow. It will have canned veggies and magazines.
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I have assigned a CSH to everyone I have heard from telling me # of boxes they have to send. Exceptions are the packing parties since we don't know the number of boxes - IF you can estimate, I can send you which place before your party so you'll have it for the paperwork.
Also still missing responses from Heather and Pat L.
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