June 1, 2008

Our second Kids' PFT took place on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at the Community Center. We had 40 kids, ~21 moms, dads, and even a granddad, 13 civilian / mom volunteers, and 86 Marine volunteers for a total of 98 volunteers!!!!

Sno-cone and popcorn machines as well as Hannah's lemonade stand in support of Operation Lemonade, benefitting pediatric cancer research, helped keep the children's energy level high (as if sugar was needed!!). Marines donated $90 in 30 minutes to the fundraiser, primarily buying lemonade for the children. I applauded the generosity of the Marines at the time but now I wonder if they weren't exhausted and trying to slow the children down for a minute! I imagine that a room full of excited children is much more demanding than the toughest Drill Sergeant! :)

Upcoming dates for the remainder of the year are:

Sunday, July 13
Sunday, August 10
Sunday, September 7
Sunday, October 5
Sunday, November 2
Sunday, December 7

All times will be from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Community Center unless otherwise noted.

Thanks to the volunteers from the Band, CLB-7, SJA, and MCCES for their time and energy! We so appreciate your commitment to deployed Marines and Sailors as well as their families!