St. Bernard's Elementary School

OPERATION SOLDIER RECOVERY

St. Bernard's Elementary School is proud to be helping the Blue Star Mothers, Massachusetts Chapter 1, with their ongoing project. This project provides comfort and support to injured and recovering soldiers as a reflection of our gratitude for their sacrifice and service. As they transition into recovery and move towards returning to their lives, we want them to always remember, "They are not alone!"

We are supporting Soldiers' Angels Germany by providing needed supplies (listed below) for patients at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. LRMC receives injured and ill soldiers on a daily basis, who often arrive wearing the uniforms in which they were wounded. We also support the small Combat Support Hospital in Iraq called "Patrol Base Courage". Our local support project will be for the outpatient facility at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, which services our recovering soldiers.

There will be a drop-off box in the lobby for donations. Mrs. Tackett (Librarian) and Diane Tagliavia (Development Director) are heading this campaign.

Items needed:

    * Athletic Shoes (women's sizes 6-9)
    * Knit caps and gloves
    * Disposable razors
    * Mints
    * Toothbrushes
    * Gum in blister packs
    * Dental floss
    * Journals
    * Lip balm
    * Writing materials
    * Non-aerosol shaving cream
    * Crossword puzzles, puzzle books
    * Deodorant
    * Playing cards
    * Toothpaste
    * Board games
    * Nail clippers
    * Hand-held electronic games
    * Combs, hairbrushes
    * Bars of soap
    * Shampoo
    * Body lotion

The hospital could also use new or used videotapes or DVDs of movies for the patients to watch. Comedies or light drama are best. Please avoid movies about war or those with excessive violence.

Thank you for supporting our troops! For more information please visit the Blue Star Mothers, Massachusetts Chapter website.