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October 2016 E-Newsletter

Warren Griffin (former Marine) receiving Francis J Larkin Lifetime Achievement Award from Stephen Bradford, Thanks To Yanks Veteran’s Liaison.

Interested in Volunteering for Thanks To Yanks?

If you have a special skill, talent or general interest in helping out at our events or at the organizational level, please visit http://thankstoyanks.org/volunteers and complete the Volunteer Information Form. We are always looking for individuals/groups willing to support us to help those who serve(d).

HOPE FOR HEROES
Donation drive for homeless Veterans

Help Hope for Heroes in collecting items to be donated to homeless veterans residing at various Veteran Shelters. Sponsoring charity is Thanks To Yanks, a non-political 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to support military members, veterans and their families.

NOVEMBER 5 – 11, 2016
Drop off location – DCH Milford Toyota
300 Fortune Boulevard, Milford, MA

Donation Hours:
Saturday, November 5 (9am – 5pm)
Sunday, November 6 (12pm – 5pm)
November 7-10 (9am – 8pm)
Friday, November 11 (9am – 6pm)

Items needed:
* Blankets * Twin Sheets * Towels * Gift Cards (CVS, Walgreen or Walmart)
* Personal Hygiene Items – Men’s/Women’s Deodorant, Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothpaste, Men’s/Women’s Razors, Feminine Hygiene Products, Body Wash, Shaving Cream
* Clothing – Socks, Men’s/Women’s Underwear (S-3XL) (in original packaging), Gloves, Mittens

On the morning of Friday, November 11th, DCH Milford Toyota will be providing free coffee and donuts for all who come in to donate.

Support those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Thanks To Yanks – www.thankstoyanks.org

THANKS TO YANKS PRESENTS OUR
1ST ANNUAL “NEVER FORGET” VETERAN’S DAY
5 MILER RUN/2 MILER WALK

DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016
Registration 7:30 a.m. Pre-Registered 8:15 a.m. Run/Walk 9:00 a.m.

All proceeds from the run/walk will be used to support our military members and veterans in SE MA.

FILLMORE-NASON VFW #8049, 38 SUMMER STREET, NORTON, MA 02766
5 Miler Entry Fee: $20 ($25 AFTER OCTOBER 21, 2016)
2 Miler Walk Entry Fee: $15

REGISTER AT: WWW.THANKSTOYANKS.ORG

Trophies for first place overall Male and Female winners. Awards given to first and second place Male and Female in six (6) different age categories, 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+.

Water station, timing and t-Shirts will be provided to all PARTICIPANTS.