| | Dear Soldiers' Angel, This is the biggest project we've ever undertaken. I desperately need your help to send a very special Holiday Gift Pack for our servicemen and women who have already sacrificed so much for us. (I'll tell you a little more about some of the truly unique and special items in these packages in just a moment). Your best gift will send one of these Holiday Gift Packs to each and every one of our brave troops serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, so far away from home and family on the holidays . . . . . . as well as one for our seriously wounded men and women away from home on the holidays because they're physically unable to leave their hospital. So would you please send your very best gift to help pay for these holiday packages? Only you know what's right for you. But I can tell you one thing for sure . . . we won't be able to send the 190,000 packages we need unless you and many more like you respond to this most urgent plea for help. And that will mean that some of our troops will do without. And I can't stand to think that will happen. You may know that this year has been the deadliest yet for our American troops in Afghanistan. And I'm told by experts in the military that they average 10 wounded for each of those heroes who lost his life on the battlefield. Meanwhile, the bad economy has hit us, just like everyone else, and we are struggling to raise our operations budget, even as we undertake our largest project yet. I'm hoping you can help with this crucial holiday season project so our troops now we support the sacrifices they are making for us at home. Now, please let me tell you how neat these Holiday Gift Packs really are. Each one will have "comfort items," such as food, drink mixes, socks, stainless steel mugs, and other gift items. But the truly unique item is a full-size handmade "Blanket of Belief," lovingly prepared by one of our Angels. Why do we call it a "Blanket of Belief"? Because we want our servicemen and women to get one message loud and clear: "We Believe in You." That message is so important because, frankly, some of our troops are starting to wonder if we at home are behind them, especially in an age when their military service and mission are constantly being questioned and criticized. So please, will you make your very best tax-deductible gift for our men and women overseas? Each Holiday Gift Pack costs about $16. So if you could give at least that much, or even $32 or $48 to pay for a couple more. Perhaps you could even give $100, $500, or even $1000 to help make up for those who can't give as much. Whatever you can best afford, you'll be helping a young man or woman far from their family this Christmas. This Holiday Season, 190,000 men and women will need your help, prayers, and encouragement. And believe me, they'll be so grateful. They've been there for us. Will you be there for them? Sincerely, Patti Patton Bader Founder, Soldiers' Angels P.S. I really need to hear from you . . . but most importantly, our men and women separated from their families need to hear from you this Christmas holiday season. Nearly 190,000 of our troops need to receive a Holiday Gift Pack this coming Christmas season. If you could send $25 or more that would be such a blessing. But the important thing is that you send whatever you can to help with this important and groundbreaking project. Thank you so much! |
