The Canadian Coalition for Democracies (CCD) today launched its
national gift giving program, code named “Operation Rudolph.” The program will
allow CCD to send holiday gifts and thank you notes from adults and students to
Canadian armed Forces personnel who are defending democracy in afghanistan.
“CCD is working to raise contributions from Canadians to
purchase a gift package for each of our soldiers serving in afghanistan during Christmas,”
said Tony Clement, Chair, CCD advisory Board and National Campaign Spokesperson.
“Included in the gift packages will be letters to our soldiers
from Canadian students as well as some personal items suggested by
soldiers.” The average cost of a gift package is expected to be $25.
Gifts packages and letters of support will be sent to each
Canadian soldier in afghanistan with the cooperation of the Department of
National Defense during the second week in December and will arrive before
Christmas.
“Initial support has been overwhelming. We cannot thank
Canadians enough,” James Hunter, project co-chair added “Sending our troops a
taste of home over the holidays will let each of them know that we support them
and support what they’re doing in support of democracy.”
The CCD is working with teachers to
encourage Canadian students to write what is expected to be thousands of
letters in support of our soldiers. The Department of National Defense has
agreed to transport the packages to afghanistan.
“This project will connect Canadians from all walks of life with our soldiers who are putting their lives on the line,” added Naresh Raghubeer, Executive Director, CCD. “It is important for us to highlight the sacrifices our soldiers and their families are making and for us to say thank you.”>
“We urge Canadians to support this worthy initiative by
making a contribution toward the purchase of gift packages for our soldiers,”
added Clement. “No amount is too small.”
Tax-deductible donations can be made on line at CCD’s secured website (canadiancoalition.com/operationrudolph.shtm). Corporate or individual sponsorships are also welcome. Cheques can be mailed to “Operation Rudolph, c/o Canadian Coalition for Democracies,” PO Box 72602, 345 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3J0, Canada.
We extend our thanks to our initial supporters including the
Department of National Defence, Canada Christian College, Walmart, Corus
Entertainment and participating schools across Canada.
For further information contact:
Tony Clement
Naresh Raghubeer
advisory Board Chair, Executive Director,
Canadian Coalition for Democracies
Tel. (416) 617-5551
Tel. (416) 963-8998
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