the h.u.g.s. project
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Letter of Thanks
Hello all,
I just wanted to take a moment to
say thank you so much for all of your
extremely generous contributions to
my Girl Scout Gold Award Leader-
ship Project. While many of you are
relieved to be rid of those old stuffed
animals you had hiding in your attic,
the donations will truly make a differ-
ence in the lives of children in need. I am beyond grateful for all of
you because you have helped me make my project a success.
I truly could not have done this project without the help of numer-
ous individuals and groups who went above and beyond for me. I
would like to give special thanks to Daisy Troop 5137, Roxbury High
School Key Club, Nixon Elementary School, and Roxbury Rotary
Club. I would like to especially thank Charlie Uhrmann, General Wil-
liam Phillips and Colonel William Cole for their critical work on this
project.
Inside this newsletter, you will find a short review of my project and
the steps involved in making it a success. I was also sure to include
the turnout of my project. I hope you enjoyed working on this pro-
ject as much as I did. Thank you for all your hard work, it certainly
makes a difference in many lives.
Sincerely,
Michaela Patoilo
The H.U.G.S. Project
Michaela Patoilo
July 2013
The Project in
Numbers
4 boxes of stuffed
animals sent to the
Ibn Military Hospital
in Iraq.
11 boxes of
supplies sent to an
orphanage in
Afghanistan.
13 boxes of new
stuffed animals
donated to Family
Service of Morris
County.
400 total thank
you notes sent to
our troops overseas.
Page 2 The H.U.G.S. Project
My Project in Pictures Collecting the Donations
The piles just kept growing and growing...
July 2013
Writing the Thank-You Cards for Our Troops
Packing Everything Up
Page 3
Shipping and Delivery
Family Service of Morris County
The Donations Have Arrived!
Once again, I want to say thank you for your generous
contributions to making this project a success. In total, fifteen
boxes were sent overseas: four boxes were sent to the Ibn Military
Hospital in Iraq, and eleven boxes were sent to an orphanage in
Afghanistan. Among the boxes sent to Afghanistan were boxes of
school supplies, blankets, clothing, stuffed animals, and other
necessities. A total of thirteen boxes of new stuffed animals were
donated to Family Service of Morris County, where they will be
distributed in conjunction with their Veteran partners. My goal was
achieved; this project’s impact can now go on to serve our global
community and our military past, present, and future. Thank you for
taking the time to help your community and make the world
better.