Today’s blog post come from Gabrielle Levy, co-founder of . Caring Kids Card participated in an Adopt A Soldier Make A Difference Day event.
On October 22, people came out and volunteered for the Hands On Network “Make A Difference Day“, stuffing backpacks, making cards, care packages, helping soldiers, and lots more. There were 2,000 volunteer positions around Fairfax County.
“Supervisor Cook is all about volunteering and he is in our community. And celebrating our community and the soldiers that have to be deployed. I have gotten packages. Being tired and receiving care packages it is really exciting. Anyone can send cards or pictures.” said Ryan Kelly, Supervisor Cook Chief of Staff.
Jim Tragakis, Past President and current board member of Volunteer Fairfax said, “I hope it teaches kids the importance of the community.”
At Lake Braddock Secondary School, here is what they were doing. Many people were putting together boxes, stuffing boxes, taping boxes, making cards, writing addresses, stuffing packpacks, and writing shipping labels.
Ainsley, age 9 from Lorton, her dad is in the Air Force and she is in a military family. She was here “helping people and troops and having fun.” Everyone was having fun and helping the community. Ruby, age 3 1/2, said she is “having fun” and likes “to be with my mommy.”
Gabrielle (9), Aiden (6), co-founders of Caring Kids Cards participating in an Adopt A Soldier Make A Difference Day event.
“I want kids to understand that kids are part of their community and help their community. What we’re doing is helping your neighbors and celebrating the people who leave home and help them because we all have a community. I am a retired soldier and my whole family is in the military.” said Mary Keeser, Founder of America’s Adopt A Soldier.
All of the care packages and cards made at Lake Braddock during “Make A Difference Day” will go to people in the military overseas. Lt. Colonel Mike was volunteering with his family. He said “I think it is great and a great way to give back. I am now on the other end of receiving care packages. I was in Kuwait for a year, so I know how it feels to get care packages.”
Lt. Colonel Mike and his family made care packages on Make A Difference Day
The backpacks will go to children with parents in the military. “We are supporting the troops and getting stuff because they’re fighting and need them” said Connor, age 11, from Lorton.
Everyone was making a difference and having a good time. was proud to be a part of this great event.
