Rob
09-30-07, 09:26 AM
This morning I will be heading to a local Corvette event called "Vettes to Vets."
There is no admission fee but we ask each car to prepare a 'goodie bag' of items that will make the veterans comfortable on a daily basis.
These disabled veterans have given up a significant part of their lives so we may enjoy ours in complete freedom.
Over 100 cars came out last year to show their respect and support for our Veterans.
Items Needed by Men and Women Disabled Veterans
Full sized afghans
Cosmetic Bags
Lap robes
Cosmetics
Bibs
Hand and body lotion
Wheelchair bags
Lipsticks
Board games
Hair dryers
New playing cards / jigsaw puzzles Hairbrushes/combs
Chess/Checker sets / Cribbage boards
Electronics – TVs, stereos,
Writing paper, pens, stamped envelopes walkman radios
Paperback books (no hard covers please)
Current magazines
Men’s clothing: New sweatpants/sweatshirts
White socks, underwear, sweaters,
washable slippers, Sneakers with Velcro laces,
hats, gloves, Winter or Spring jackets, scarves
Women’s clothing: knee socks, washable
slippers, sweaters, jogging or warm up suits,
colored T-shirts, walking shorts, hats, gloves,
scarves, belts, Winter or Spring jackets
Overnight bags/suit cases
Deodorant
Shampoo
Toothpaste / Tooth brushes
Denture cleaner
Poligrip
Body wash soap
Baby shampoo
Disposable razors
Electric razors (rechargeable, new only)
Electric pre-shave lotion
Aftershave lotion
The Corvette Action Center is donating $150.00 worth of items to this event. I took the ZR-1 shopping yesterday and literally filled up the back of the car with shaving cream, toothpaste, toothbrushes, blankets, playing cards, soap, board games....the list goes on.
To all those that served in our armed forces - THANK YOU!
There is no admission fee but we ask each car to prepare a 'goodie bag' of items that will make the veterans comfortable on a daily basis.
These disabled veterans have given up a significant part of their lives so we may enjoy ours in complete freedom.
Over 100 cars came out last year to show their respect and support for our Veterans.
Items Needed by Men and Women Disabled Veterans
Full sized afghans
Cosmetic Bags
Lap robes
Cosmetics
Bibs
Hand and body lotion
Wheelchair bags
Lipsticks
Board games
Hair dryers
New playing cards / jigsaw puzzles Hairbrushes/combs
Chess/Checker sets / Cribbage boards
Electronics – TVs, stereos,
Writing paper, pens, stamped envelopes walkman radios
Paperback books (no hard covers please)
Current magazines
Men’s clothing: New sweatpants/sweatshirts
White socks, underwear, sweaters,
washable slippers, Sneakers with Velcro laces,
hats, gloves, Winter or Spring jackets, scarves
Women’s clothing: knee socks, washable
slippers, sweaters, jogging or warm up suits,
colored T-shirts, walking shorts, hats, gloves,
scarves, belts, Winter or Spring jackets
Overnight bags/suit cases
Deodorant
Shampoo
Toothpaste / Tooth brushes
Denture cleaner
Poligrip
Body wash soap
Baby shampoo
Disposable razors
Electric razors (rechargeable, new only)
Electric pre-shave lotion
Aftershave lotion
The Corvette Action Center is donating $150.00 worth of items to this event. I took the ZR-1 shopping yesterday and literally filled up the back of the car with shaving cream, toothpaste, toothbrushes, blankets, playing cards, soap, board games....the list goes on.
To all those that served in our armed forces - THANK YOU!