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The Gebhardt Group's 3rd Annual "Trick or Treat for the Troops" | October 24-25, 2008 | How You Can Help!

By Maura Neill

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Around Atlanta GA RE License #296541

October 07, 2008 08:19 AM

It's time for our Third Annual "Trick or Treat for the Troops" campaign! Once again, we'll be sending holiday care packages to our brave men and women overseas. So please help us say "Thank You" to our troops this holiday season!

Don't live near Duluth, Georgia but want to help? Here's how you can!
* Write letters to soldiers and mail them to us at The Gebhardt Group, RE/MAX Greater Atlanta, 10220 Medlock Bridge Road, Duluth, GA 30097
* Have your children/Sunday School class/church group/etc. write letters, too, and mail them to the address above
* Send money to be put toward the postage to mail donations to the troops - email me at Maura@GebhardtGroup.com to find out how to donate via Pay Pal, or send a check made out to The Gebhardt Group to the address above

Here's what we're collecting:

Toiletry Items:
(NEW individual or travel sizes only)
Soaps * Lotions * Shave Gel/Cream * Disposable Razors * Deodorant * Mouthwash/Dental Floss * Toothpaste/Toothbrushes * Combs/Hairbrushes * Nail Files/Fingernail Clippers * Hand Sanitizer * Tissues * Baby Wipes/Disinfectant Wipes

Non-Perishable Snack Items (NEW in SEALED containers)
Hard Candy/Gum/Tic-Tacs * Cans of Nuts * Beef Jerky * Dried Fruit (raisins, apricots, prunes, etc.) * Trail Mix * Granola Bars/Cereal Bars * Ramen Noodles * Pringles * Sunflower Seeds * Powdered Drink Mixes

Stationery Items
Writing Tablets/Pens * Playing Cards * Current Magazines (within the last month or two) * Paperback Books * Puzzle Books (word-find, crossword, sudoku, etc.)

First Aid Items (Generic Equivalents okay)
Band-Aids * Neosporin (antibiotic ointment) * Aspirin/Tylenol/Advil * Pepto-Bismol * Anti-Fungal Foot Spray * Insect Repellant * Wart Removal Gel/Pads

Miscellaneous Items
Universal Power Converters (to operate appliances) * Twin Sheets/Comforter Sets * Swiffer Sweepers/Dusters * Wire Hangers * Socks * Zip-Loc Bags * Batteries (AA and AAA)* CDs & DVDs (used okay)

Letters of Support from You! (If you wish, include your name and address - who knows? You may even get a letter back!)

Our collection location/days/times are:

Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 - 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
RE/MAX Greater Atlanta - 10220 Medlock Bridge Road, Duluth, Georgia 30097