| Hello!
My name is Irene
Becker; Co-Founder of Candy for Soldiers Co. My brother Vincent
Kustush and myself started an organization called, Candy for Soldiers
Co. Candy for Soldiers Co., is an organization whose mission is
to put a one-pound box of chocolate in the hands of each and every
U.S. soldier and veteran. To make things even better, a portion
of proceeds will go to benifit the USO as well as Disabled Veteran
orginizations.
We wanted to
do something. We all rented the movie Pay it Forward and all got
chills that we had to think of something, anything to help those
who help us keep our freedom everyday. We have 13 veterans in our
family. We didn't even know it until we counted - count yours, I
bet every single family has 2 or 3 or more relatives serving somewhere.
We are just the average family. Nothing has ever been given or gotten
easily, hey that's life.
We gave away
2000+ lbs of candy at the Naval Base on Dec.21st. We had soldiers
with tears in their eyes, singing us christmas songs, chanting USA!
USA! It was very emotional to say the least. This is such a great
thing I feel.
Candy for Soldiers
Co. would like to announce the Valentines Day campaign, in which
they hope to have 150,000 pounds of candy sponsored by the public
and corporations for Soldiers stationed domestically and abroad,sending
them not only a smile, but a piece of home in every box.
This is an idea
that can and should go on for years and years to come!
For more info,
please go to www.candyforsoldiers.org
Our phone number is 630-810-0876.
Thank you for
just being there...I have enjoyed looking at all of the foundations
and entities who make a difference. You know, it's the little things
in life that really go the farthest.
Sincerely,
Irene Becker
Candy for Soldiers Co.
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