Happy Holidays!

I hope everyone is having a joyful season. I am so very proud to be a part of this family. The Christmas spirit is alive in Louisiana ! From adopting soldiers, baking goodies, making blankets, etc…There have been numerous donations of cards, letters, candy, stuffed animals, Christmas stockings, Christmas cards and more pouring in from ALL over the state for our deployed heroes, families and veterans. I can’t say thank you enough for all you are doing!!!! You are truly one of a kind with a heart of gold…. I am sure it is safe to say you are all on the “NICE LIST” this year!!!!

Thank you to everyone who stepped up and helped our heroes in need this Christmas. You all never cease to amaze me with your kindess and generosity.

Here are the upcoming events for the next month or so.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

1. HERO DEPLOYMENTS – We have around 3,500 service members deploying from Louisiana in January and deployment ceremonies being held all around our state. We have been asked to support these events with cookies and smiles! If you can bake some cookies for these events or attend the ceremony for a grand “send-off”, please contact me immediately. These events are all in the first two weeks of January.

2. OPERATION OVERSEAS MARDI GRAS 2010 – Get ready to spread some Louisiana cheer to our deployed service members!!! Everything Mardi Gras! Beads, decorations, Louisiana cuisine, King Cakes…. This campaign will kick off after the first of the year! Start gathering your contacts now to participate in this nationally recognized event, all originating from our wonderful state. This is our chance to share our culture with countless others around the world and show our appreciation and support for our heroes. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING COORDINATE EVENTS IN LOUISIANA, PLEASE CONTACT ME!

3. FIRST EVER NATIONAL BLOOD DRIVE CAMPAIGN – Every day, blood is required in hospitals and emergency treatment facilities to help save the lives of wounded American soldiers, accident victims, patients with cancer and other diseases, as well as those undergoing surgeries. We can bring hope and healing to patients and their families through the generosity of community supporters, like you. These patients are dependent upon your investment of time, energy, and enthusiasm in accepting the responsibility of coordinating your blood drive. We are hosting this campaign across the nation with our wounded in action and killed in action heroes in the forefront of our reasoning for our efforts. We appreciate your participation and plan on making this not only an essential piece for assisting our wounded heroes and ill people across America, but we plan on having fun too! We appreciate your input as we go along. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING COORDINATE EVENTS IN LOUISIANA, PLEASE CONTACT ME!

Thank you again for everything you are doing.

God bless and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Tawney Tallo