Members of the U.S. military all over the world will have a Valentine's Day surprise, thanks to a group of Purdue students. The club, Letters from Home, is sending 50 packages of candy and cards to members of the military. Each package has materials for three to four soldiers.
Caitlin Fizpatrick, a senior in the College of Liberal Arts and president of the organization, said they wanted to let troops who may not get as much mail as others know that they are still remembered. "I think that it's something that will remind them of home and let people know they care about them at home and appreciate what they're doing," she said. The group held a fund-raiser last week where interested people could sponsor a candy gram. Also, the group has received a grant from the University, which will help cover costs.
Emily Frurip, a senior in the School of Management and marketing director for the group, said that the grant can also help them send more items, such as magazines and disposable cameras. Frurip said the group, which has about 20 members, started a year and a half ago. They have sent packages for other times of the year as well, such as Halloween and the holiday season. "I think any holiday is a good excuse to get people together," she said. "People are more in the mood to help each other out."
Those interested in donating to or joining the group can send inquiries to purdueletters@yahoo.com. Also, organizations that want to set up a letter-writing or card-making session should contact the group at the same e-mail address.
Caitlin Fizpatrick, a senior in the College of Liberal Arts and president of the organization, said they wanted to let troops who may not get as much mail as others know that they are still remembered. "I think that it's something that will remind them of home and let people know they care about them at home and appreciate what they're doing," she said. The group held a fund-raiser last week where interested people could sponsor a candy gram. Also, the group has received a grant from the University, which will help cover costs.
Emily Frurip, a senior in the School of Management and marketing director for the group, said that the grant can also help them send more items, such as magazines and disposable cameras. Frurip said the group, which has about 20 members, started a year and a half ago. They have sent packages for other times of the year as well, such as Halloween and the holiday season. "I think any holiday is a good excuse to get people together," she said. "People are more in the mood to help each other out."
Those interested in donating to or joining the group can send inquiries to purdueletters@yahoo.com. Also, organizations that want to set up a letter-writing or card-making session should contact the group at the same e-mail address.
