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May 11, 2007
Operation Fresh Air
DC area readers, we need your help with an exciting project!
From the inimitable Carrie Costantini:
Operation Fresh Air is offering wounded vets from Bethesda and Walter Reed and their families a day of fishing, relaxation and fun at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge.This event will take place June 2nd from 11 AM to 3 PM. This is a first time effort. The goal is to provide a great day away from the hospital and a chance to get outside in a safe environment for families and their wounded loved ones.
If you would like to be involved, below are some ways you could support the effort:
Prior to June 2nd:
Help with fund-raising
Assist Event Coordinator
Shopping for supplies
June 2nd 2007:
Help set-up 9 AM to 11 AM at the park (4 volunteers needed)
Bring fishing equipment and assist -11 AM to 1 PM (min. 10 volunteers)
Bring fishing equipment and assist -1 PM to 3 PM (min. 10 volunteers)
Help serve lunch and visit- flexible any time (5 volunteers)
Help with clean-up 3 PM to 4 PM (5 volunteers needed)To sign up to help with one of the positions above or if you have any additional ideas, please email cynthia.juarez@dcr.virginia.gov or call 703-670-7480.
Plans are already underway, but if you can lend a hand we could sure use the assistance. These are some very special people who have given their utmost on our behalf. This is our chance, in a very small way, to give something back. The editorial staff is very excited about this project and would like to thank Carrie and Cynthia for their dedication and energy.
On another note, we hear there has been a promotion. There is just no keeping track of some people...
Sheesh.
Posted by Cassandra at May 11, 2007 08:41 AM
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Bring fishing gear? No problem. I'll have a few boxes of dynomite shipped right away.
Posted by: KJ at May 11, 2007 11:30 AM
We could have them here shooting fish in a barrel.
That baby is just kissable. Congratulations to the new sergeant. Well done.
Posted by: Cricket at May 11, 2007 04:23 PM
Thank you so much for posting this, Cass.
I think we're rolling right along.
Posted by: Carrie at May 12, 2007 09:56 AM
Woohoo!!
I'm pleased to report that Dixie Bones will be serving lunch at a nice discount and Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund is sponsoring it.
Military.com is mailing me 130 hats for the event as well.
Many, many thanks to Semper Fi, Dixie Bones catering service and Military.com for their support!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Carrie at May 14, 2007 12:33 PM