Care Packages for Military Nurses Deployed Overseas

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Hello all!

I hope someone out there might be able to help me. I'm completing my last semester of nursing school, where I'm also running our chapter of the National Student Nurses Association. Last year, we sent care packages to army nurses in Iraq and Afghanistan and received a fantastic response. This year, we have been raising funds to again send packages to military nurses deployed overseas, however, all of our former contacts have not gotten back to us. Now we are embarassingly stuck... we have funds but no contacts!

So far, all of my leads have not proved fruitful which is frustrating to say the least. We've already raised nearly $500. Here's the link to our fundraising page if you're interested: http://jhuson.givezooks.com/grassroots_fundraisers/aid-our-military-nurses-overseas

People have been so supportive and responsive... this is a project in which people are absolutely interested in becoming involved. We are planning to purchase products and pack and ship the packages during nursing week, May 6-12.

Does anyone out there have any suggestions for who I might contact, or any leads?

Thank you for your help! I'm so happy to be a part of this community!

Felicia

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Specializes in ER, ICU.

My unit is deploying at the start of May (187 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron). I will be deployed in the states but a number of us will be in Afganistan. Contact me if you'd like more details. Thanks!

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My unit is deploying at the start of May (187 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron). I will be deployed in the states but a number of us will be in Afganistan. Contact me if you'd like more details. Thanks!

Hi! Thank you so much for your response. Unfortunately, since my account is new (long time lurker, brand new poster), I can't send you a private message. If you could email me, that would be fantastic. My email is [email protected].

Felicia

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