Back in October, our team at Yanowitz Family Dentistry bought back Halloween candy from our patients to send to troops deployed overseas. We worked closely with the good people at Operation Gratitude, who have made it their goal to deliver some happiness to the troops who sacrifice so much for our freedom and safety.
Recently, we received a heartwarming letter from Operation Gratitude, and we wanted to share it with you all.
"Greetings from the Armory!
On behalf of Operation Gratitude and the Military recipients of our care packages, I thank you for your
support of our Halloween Candy Drive and generous donation of 133.5 lbs of candy and 1 letter. Your
contribution will enable us to send over 100,000 'chock full' Care Packages this year to the tens of thousands
of brave men and women still deployed overseas in harsh and remote areas; to their children anxiously
awaiting their return; and to Veterans, First Responders, Wounded Warriors and their Care Givers.
With the help of supporters nationwide since 2003, we have sent more than One Million Operation Gratitude
Care Packages containing snacks, hygiene products, entertainment and hand-made items, and personal letters
from appreciative Americans. These expressions of love and concern from fellow citizens offer our Military &
Veterans a much-deserved "Thank You For Your Service" and are always greeted with enthusiasm and great
appreciation.
As one Private First Class wrote:
'It's Christmas morning over here in Kuwait, and your box is the only present I got to open today and let me tell you - I was all smiles and teared up a couple times with what those wonderful, beautiful kids wrote. It's hard being away from my wife and two daughters but your words and gifts and support make it a little easier. I got so excited over the Beanie Baby and I LOVE the hand-knit scarf-very touching. Please keep doing what you're doing. It means the world to all of us over here on this side of the world! And the individual label made it really heartfelt and special! I thank you very much for what you all do. God bless and Merry Christmas!'
I hope you saw the coverage of our One Millionth Care Package celebration and delivery—all made possible
by your support. Please join us as we start our March to the 2 Million Care Packages!
Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and wonderful patriotic spirit. Every single donation we receive
furthers our mission of saying "Thank You" to those who serve. The recipients of your generosity will
remember your kindness forever. And I will always be appreciative of your support and encouragement for
Operation Gratitude.
With-much fondness,
Carolyn Blashek
President/Founder"
We want to thank all of our patients who helped us join this awesome effort to show our appreciation of our troops!