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December 03, 2005

Collection for Iraqi school children in Abu Ghraib

I am helping our brigade collect school supplies for elementary school aged children in Abu Ghraib. Abu Ghraib is not just a prison, it is a very large neighborhood in our area of operations, and one in which this program could help win many hearts and minds. The Iraqi Army in cooperation with the 1st Bragade, 10th Mountain Division will be distributing. As common as they are in America, most of these items are not so easily found here.

I thank you in advance for your help.

Address:

SPC Buttrick, Thomas
B CO, 1 BSTB (MSG), 1/10 MTN
APOAE 09376
ATTN: elementary school collection

Pre-package each set in some sort of bag if you can:

  • 12 colored pencils
  • 1 pencil sharpener
  • 1 plastic zipper pocket
  • 12 #2 pencils
  • 1 safety scissors
  • 1 composition book (~150 pages)
  • 1 package loose leaf paper (~150 pages)
  • 4 pocket folders
  • 1 ruler, 12 inch/30 cm
  • 1 eraser
  • assorted stuffed toys or similar (small)
  • candy

    Also any kind of warm clothes, coats, shoes, etc. will be accepted.

    UPDATE: Now that I have been out on a mission where we passed out some of this stuff, soccer balls has been the biggest request by the kids themselves. Probably the best thing would be to send a flat ball with a handpump, or a bunch of flat balls with one pump and we can pump a few up each time we go out.

    Posted by TJ at December 3, 2005 08:44 PM

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    I'd like to help spread the word about this and post it on my blog if that's ok ~

    Posted by: yankeemom at December 6, 2005 03:55 PM

    Sent a package. I hope you're able to find a deserving kid and make his/her day.

    Posted by: temblor_sj [TypeKey Profile Page] at December 13, 2005 01:38 AM

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