Being far from home in a hospital over the Holidays is no fun.
We were grateful to once again have the opportunity to bring some “Holiday Cheer” to recovering Marines at the hospital.
On December 7, 2016Marine Moms-Bethesda delivered gifts and cards to the Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Battalion-East Detachment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This was our 10th year bringing cheer to patients!
With so few combat patients on the hospital ward, we focused our “Holiday Cheer” efforts on our annual card campaign and adopting three recovering Marines. Continue reading AAR – “Holiday Cheer 2016”→
By all accounts, we’ve heard the “3rd Annual American Heroes Dinner” hosted by Honoring The Sacrifice Foundation was very enjoyable!
It was an honor to be involved as a sponsor for three VIP tables through the generosity of an anonymous donor. Thank you for supporting this organization that is helping to better the lives of those who have sacrificed so much on our Nation’s behalf.
“Elfs” in the Chattanooga area helped us get the word out and fill the seats. Thank you!
Special thanks to Mr. John Shackleford for sharing his personal photographs from the dinner with us. It was nice being able to place the names on our guest list with pictures of our guests.
To view the official pictures from the event please visit Honoring the Sacrifice’s American Heroes Dinner photo gallery by clicking HERE. (link no longer active)
Today’s Luncheon was a celebration of the USMC’s 239th Birthday and Veterans Day, serving a Thanksgiving Day meal!
The Sponsors:
Carey & Chris
Joanna & Joel
Mary T.
WA State Operation Thank You
Thank you!
The Menu:
Turkey & Ham
Gravy, Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans
Potato Soup & Fresh Fruit Salad
Stuffed Celery, Cranberry Sauce
Cheese & Pepperoni Tray
Pickles & Olives
Asst. Rolls
Assorted Drinks & water
Fresh Smoothies
Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pumpkin Pie & Cake
The Niftie Gifties:
Quilts from Olde Kent Quilters
Patriotic Pillowcases from Bayside Quilters of the Eastern Shore
Marine & Army Lap Quilts from Jean in Ohio
Scarves from Eleanore in New Jersey
Snack Bags
Thank You!
The Day:
We send out the call for sign-ups to our luncheon volunteers and they help when they can. Some months we have two or three, this month we had seven. Even though we staggered the arrival times, I thought we’d be knocking elbows with everyone in the room, and we were – until the line began to form. Continue reading November 9, 2014 – 4th Floor: Marines, Veterans, and Thanksgiving→