Remember our brothers and sisters in arms

 

 

Looking to spread a little cheer this Christmas season to people you don”™t know?

 

Sending a card to those serving in the military around the world or to those recuperating in military or veterans hospitals would do the trick and garner some good karma, as well.

The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. in Stamford have teamed up to make it possible.

 

“Last year”™s program was a huge success and we look forward to working with the public to reach even more wounded service members and their families this holiday season to show appreciation and support,” said Jon Love, president of Pitney Bowes Government Solutions.

“This opportunity is such a great way for the public to personally support the military and say a special thank you for their service this holiday season,” said Gail McGovern, Red Cross President and CEO.

 

Pitney Bowes is providing all screening, packaging and shipping at no charge, as well as providing thousands of volunteer hours from employees around the country.

 

In 2007, Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. approached the Red Cross to distribute thousands of holiday cards coming to the facility for wounded troops. The Red Cross reached out to Pitney Bowes to turn the project into a larger opportunity that could reach members of the military at other facilities.

 

In all, nearly 600,000 cards were screened, sorted, and delivered in 2007. This year the goal is 1 million cards.

 

The Red Cross asks that home or e-mail addresses not be included as this endeavor is not meant to foster relationships.

 

Cards ”“ no photos or inserts ”“ must be sent by Dec. 10 to:

 

Holiday Mail For Heroes

P.O. Box 5456

Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456