Christmas Program for Local Marine Families

[JamR]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]I normally don’t do non-mtb or non-trail related posts, but George has graciously allowed me to put this up for this special Holiday Season program.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The Holiday Season is now upon us and we’re all busy getting ready for time with our families and friends, and planning great rides together; but for the families of the 1st Battalion/11th Marine Regiment from Camp Pendleton, the holiday season comes with the news that their loved-ones currently deployed in Iraq have had their tours extended.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]The 1/11 is the adopted Marine group of the City of San Juan Capistrano, and this year they will be honored at a private luncheon for their families on December 1st.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Homefront America, Inc. (an all volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization) has taken on the task to provide all the children of the 1/11 with filled Christmas Stockings that will be distributed to the kids at the San Juan Capistrano Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 1st.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]With the short time-frame, they could use some extra help to gather up these “Stuffed Stockings.” There are more than 400 children in the 1/11 Regiment.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]All that’s required is to purchase or make a stuffed stocking (no more than $25.00). (just hang off on that new back tire until December!). The families’ children range from infant to teens, so if you purchase or make a stuffed stocking; just put a note on the stocking of the general age and gender so it can be matched up with a kid of the appropriate age and gender. Also make sure you include a note with your name and address so your tax-deductible receipt can be mailed to you.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Stockings can be dropped off at the Metro Java Café in San Juan Capistrano at 32211 Camino Capistrano. The Metro Java has graciously offered a free lunch (one per household) for people who donate a stocking. You can also contact me if you want to get them to me at one of my rides in the next two weeks. The last day to drop off a stocking will be the 29th of November.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Attached is the link to the flyer with all the details, and if you have any questions, you can always ask them here, e-mail [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]info@homefrontamerica.org[/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3] or e-mail me at [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]adam.otb@cox.net[/SIZE][/FONT]

[SIZE=3][FONT=Times New Roman]Linky to the flyer [/FONT][/SIZE][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]http://wl.filegenie.com/~haorglink/HASantaMarine111.pdf[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Have a safe and happy holiday season this year[/SIZE][/FONT]

[JamR]

Wow......

I got back to my truck after my three-park ride this morning, and was surprised by a bag in the back of my truck with 40 Christmas Stockings.

I just want to give a huge "Thank You" to whoever dropped them off.

You did not leave your name or information however, and I know that my wife really wants to acknowledge your gracious donation and make sure you get your tax-deductible receipt...and her personal thanks.

Your generous gift will go a long way to make for a happy Christmas for local military children whose parent(s) will not be here to share the holidays with them

Many Many Thanks for your generosity. It made for a nice ending to a perfect ride this morning.

Please e-mail your information to info@homefrontamerica.org so they can thank you personally.