Marion Girl Scouts make a difference
Marion Girl Scouts recently collected supplies for a "care" package drive for wounded U.S. military in a hospital in Baghdad, Iraq. Marion Scouts donated five boxes of supplies. More than 40 boxes equaling 800 pounds of supplies were sent from Topeka to Iraq.
The Scouts recently received word the packages had been received at the 31st Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad.
A letter from the staff of ICW2, 31st CSH Baghdad, said, "Thank you for all your support and generous gifts you have donated to the soldiers and patients here at the 31st Combat Support Hospital. We receive most of the wounded soldiers (Marines, Army, and Coalition soldiers) from throughout Iraq. We also treat Iraqi civilians injured in action.
"Our mission, which is to conserve the fighting strength, is one of the most important missions in Southwest Asia. When we receive wounded soldiers, they generally arrive without any of their possessions or comforts of home. The food, clothing, and other gifts sent by you and others are appreciated by all our patients and staff.
"We cannot even begin to express to you our thanks for the time and efforts that you have put into sending us care packages.
"Morale among our patients is high, and we would like to thank you for helping us keep spirits up. These soldiers may be heroes to you, but you are angels to them."
