Please note these are suggestions that we have advised as being useful and appreciated by the wounded at Bethesda and Walter Reed Hospitals and Balboa Naval Medical Center, as well as military hospitals in our state.
EVERYTHING MUST BE NEW
(to eliminate the risk of bacteria getting into their wounds)
SIZE L AND XL MOST NEEDED
(more L than XL!)
Athletic shorts (like the basketball shorts
found at Walmart/Target)
Athletic shirts (sleeveless and with sleeves) (found at Walmart, Target, etc.)
Break-Away pants /snaps better than zippers (Sports Authority, etc.)
Sweat Pants
Work out gloves (Neoprene seem to work best for use with wheel chairs, etc.)
Watches (nothing fancy)
Wallets (fabric)
Current/up to date DVDs (borrowed and traded among patients)
Phone Cards
Disposable cameras
Electric Razors with chargers
Portable DVD Players with cases and headsets
Hygiene items:
TRAVEL SIZE:
Head and Shoulders Shampoo
Combs
Old Spice Body Wash or Axe Body Wash
Nail Clippers
Deodorant
Chapstick
Shaving Cream
Hand Sanitizer
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May 3, 2007: The Christian Motorcycle Association, Operation Thank You, and some neighbors built a wheelchair ramp for injured soldier SSgt. Andrew McCann of Kennewick. Andrew was injured when an IED exploded under the vehicle he was riding in. He will be undergoing physical therapy for several months, but in the meantime, he is able to use the ramp to enter and exit his home more easily. When it was finished, Andrew gave it a "test run" and found it quite satisfactory.
Aug 2007: As an update, SSgt McMann has recovered nicely and we have had the good fortune to have him attend other events & even saw him at the fair, standing firmly on both feet! We are so proud of his persistence in his efforts to recover!
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May 2008: Just as an update - the McMann's had twins on Mother's Day. Andrew, Mary and son Joel, welcome home their new babies!
Spc. Adam Morris with
OTY Member Pam Swarner
The long and the short of it!
OTY Co-ordinator Norma with one of our Wounded Warriors from Ft. Lewis
Aug 10, 2008: Operation Thank You was honored to have been asked by the Staff of Camp Patriot to assist in preparing a BBQ for a group of Wounded Warriors from Ft. Lewis. These amazing men and women were treated to a picnic, a boat ride along the Columbia and then attended a Rodney Atkins concert here in the Tri-Cities, before returning to Ft. Lewis. Please check out Camp Patriot and the incredible work they do for our Wounded Warriors. http://camppatriot.org
