Dold for Congress Holiday Gift Drive for the Troops

December 9, 2009 | Filed Under Chicago, Congress, Cook County, Elections, GOP, Government, Corruption, House of Representatives, Illinois, Republicans, State Government, Warner Todd Huston |

From the Dold campaign…

With Hanukkah coming up later this week and Christmas just around the corner, I would like to ask for your help in supporting our troops who are stationed overseas during the holiday season.

Dold for Congress has partnered with Any Soldier, Inc., a nationwide non-profit organization that sends supplies and packages to troops who are in need of basic items. We’re asking members of the 10th District community to help us make the holidays brighter for these young American servicemen who give so much to keep us free. We have selected three soldiers from Illinois—one stationed in Afghanistan and two in Iraq—who have provided Any Soldier, Inc. with a wish list of items they need during the holiday season.

Please drop off any of the items listed below at Dold for Congress Headquarters, 511 Lincoln Ave. in Winnetka, anytime between Tuesday, December 8 and Thursday, December 17, 2009. On Dec. 18, we’ll send out the holiday packages to the troops.

The Any Soldier program is a great way to brighten the holidays for our troops who have given so much for their country. We hope you will help us support this cause. The list of requested items is provided below.

Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season.

Sincerely,
Robert Dold

To find out more about Robert Dold or to get involved with the campaign, please visit: www.doldforcongress.com and stay connected by becoming a fan on Twitter.

Donations List:

small battery
operated fan
pillow
pillow cases
sheets
movies
TV series on DVD
cigars
toiletries such as lotion, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, razors, shaving cream, mouthwash, deodorant, etc. (for both men & women)
model cars
jigsaw puzzles
board games
any food that can be consumed without cooking (candy, snacks, beef jerky, chips, pretzels, etc.)
pop
ice popsicles
cherry limeade powder drink mix
alarm clocks
desk lamps
white Christmas lights
inexpensive wristwatches
photo frames
travel coffee mugs
magazines
martial arts books
lighters
aspitin or ibuprofen
disposable plates, bowls and flatware
CDs
inexpensive sandals
socks
HP 15 black printer ink
zip lock bags
pens & pencils
small notepads
greeting cards
calendars
hand sanitizer
mouse pads