Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center Collection
Hello fellow Rotarians!! Recently PDG Jack Young stayed in the VA Hospital for an extended period due to a recovery from surgery. (I spoke with him yesterday and he is doing quite well!!) During his stay he found that the VA was in a sorry state when it came to entertainment for its patients, our US Veterans.
You know it didn't take long for Jack Harig to rally the Rotary troops to begin gathering these much-needed items. Spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Brunswick and the Summit County S-Medina County Cluster, the needed items include:
Crossword/Sudoko/word find books (new, wrapped is not necessary) games, puzzles, and crafts all new, original factory sealed. Games (single use or multiple players). Other needed items are socks with tread (not regular socks) & non-skid slippers, 3 blade or better razors, 3 in1 body wash/shampoo /conditioner (White Rain or Arm and Hammer Brands at the Dollar Tree) and men's deodorant and underwear (sizes M, L, and XL). Items will be delivered to the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center for Thanksgiving with the goal of helping keep minds and bodies active and stimulated and letting our veterans know we welcome them home.
Want to help? Please deliver items to the Rotary Club of Akron 4460 Rex Lake Drive Akron, OH 44319 or ship direct to the same address ATTN: Mella Castner - VA
Want to make a monetary donation for specialty purchases as needed? You can always donate direct (click here). Please use 1002 (General Fund) when asked where to use the funds specifically.
Make A Difference: E-Donate
The new E-Donate service allows community members who wish to give back to Veterans a quick, safe way to pledge their support online. You choose the medical center, the amount, and the account. E-Donate, a new online donation option at http://go.usa.gov/2zJV provides community members who wish to give back to Veterans at a VA medical center a simple and safe way to pledge their support to the account of their choice. We have known for years that our citizens want to show their support to the service members who defended their freedoms. While not everyone will have the time to volunteer, now anyone can take five minutes online to thank Veterans in any number of ways. The E-Donate option allows donors to select from a number of accounts at the medical center they wish to donate to. Additionally, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administrative costs are appropriated, so donors can be sure 100 percent of their donations go to the accounts they select and the Veteran patients they are choosing to support. People would be amazed if they could see how far their dollar goes toward making a difference in the lives of the people who dedicated themselves to us first. Donors can use the E-Donate button below. Donations can be made by credit or debit card or directly from any US bank account. The actual donation is made through a secure website of the U.S. Department of Treasury Department. A minimum of $5 is required for online donation.
Questions? Julie Brandle, AG Summit County S-Medina County jbrandle@metisconstruction.com
