Some of you may remember that every Christmas morning my family joins others to visit sick and injured Marine recruits here in San Diego. We deliver stockings filled with goodies and letters from kids and adults around the US. Check out photos and a report from last December's visit.

Well, we also do the same thing the day before Easter! (4/15 this year)

These patriotic stockings are filled with items that have been donated or purchased - like phone cards, envelopes, stamps, note pads, and pens. But the key gift in this stocking is a bundle of letters that we collect from children all over the country. At Christmas, Funnies readers sent us over 6,000 letters!

Would you please help by collecting letters and/or drawings from children of all ages? The subject can be patriotic, holiday wishes, or even a simple thank you for serving our county. It can be from schools, Sunday schools, clubs, and just your own kids. (Adults can send letters, too.)

Maybe your school and/or church can make this an Easter project? Following are simple guidelines for the letters:
- Notes, letter, pictures and cards accepted.
- Salutation should be "Dear Recruit"
- Envelope for each letter/drawing is not necessary - send it all in one package to the address below.
- NO personal return addresses.
- Mark the back of each note with a classroom sticker or stamp with the school address, if they desire possible responses from recruits.

Please ship the letters ON OR BEFORE APRIL 6:

Becky Mack
711 Mission Ave. Ste B
Oceanside, CA 92054

Thanks in advance for your support of our project. We can make this special season just a little better for these recruits, who SO desire to serve our country.

Thanks!
Mikey