Forward Operating Base Ghazni is a NATO base administered by Poland's military, with American forces like myself as guests. I was approached by of their civil affairs officers who asked if I had anything to donate towards a humantarian mission to smaller villages. I think she was expecting one or two boxes. I gave her 32, many of them from NY Super Saturday and Santa Rosa Elementary school as well as many others. I asked her to bring back some photos of the Polish soldiers handing out donations to the children.
Sometimes the coats fit just right...
...and sometimes they left a little growing room. Either way, it's better than being cold!
To all those who sent socks: THANK YOU!
The same goes for all those who sent shoes. It is 12 degrees F and they are walking in the snow wearing slippers.
Would you let your son go out in the snow dressed like this? Let’s get a coat on him STAT!
Much better!
I recognize every single piece of clothing on that little girl as donations from you. I hate to think what was (not) keeping her warm before
The children also got backpacks with coloring books and crayons (thank you Miss Hillary)
Donations are "like a box of chocolates": sometimes you get a stuffed red panda...
...and sometimes you get a rooster in a suit
“My sister dragged me here…whatever it is, I didn’t do it!”
Thanks for the smiles, ODB donors!
That is so great!! It's fun to see the smiles on the soldiers handing out the clothes as well as on the recipients. It's nice to think there are a few more people a little warmer now. Good job Matt!!!
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are great--helps us all remember to be grateful for the things that we have and can share with others. Please tell the Poles thanks for being part of this endeavor.
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