Thursday, July 15, 2010

Beat the Heat campaign to help soldiers

The North Carolina branch of Give2TheTroops Inc., a volunteer nonprofit, non-political organization, is encouraging communities to pitch in and help the men and women fighting overseas through its “Beat The Heat” campaign. Temperatures in Afghanistan and Iraq can reach more than 120 degrees, making work difficult for the more than 130,000 troops serving there.

Items particularly needed include snacks such as beef jerky, tuna in pouches, protein powdered drink mixes, nuts, granola bars, dried fruit, single serving drink mixes to add to bottled water, drirelease T-shirts, white socks, small electric fans, cool wraps, eye drops, chapstick, DVDs, sports equipment and toiletries. Monetary donations for postal costs are also needed.

The goods should be sent to North Carolina Branch, Give2TheTroops Inc., 3109 Landmark St., Greenville, NC 27834. A receipt will be provided for tax purposes.

For a complete list of items needed, go to Give2TheTroops.org or for more information call (252) 321-8227.

Ken KeeganReal Estate Broker(910) 523-0903 mobileEmail Mewww.KenKeegan.com

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