Tarleton groups provide support for military

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 8, 2009

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Two groups on the Tarleton State University campus have united to provide support and encouragement to the U.S. troops overseas. The Tarleton Paintball Coalition, with the help of the university’s ROTC program, has formed the Support Our Soldiers campaign.

The group meets weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Dick Smith Library and Dining Hall to collect thank you cards, donations and items for the troops. Cards are available at the donation site.

“So far, we’ve collected many donations and well over 300 thank you cards,” said Greg Donham, a member of the Paintball Coalition. “We’ll continue to meet for at least two more weeks.”

Items to consider for donation include toiletries, snacks, stationary and magazines. For tips on selecting acceptable items to send to the troops, visit www.usps.com/supportingourtroops.

“We’re considering expanding the program to once a semester,” Donham said. “If there are any organizations on campus that are interested in helping out they should contact me.”

For more information, contact Donham at william.donham@go.tarleton.edu.

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