The UWSP Women's Soccer Team will be “Battling For A Cause” on Saturday, September 17th when they take on UW- Eau Claire at 1:00 pm. The Pointer's will be collecting items for care packages to be delivered to members of the U.S. military that are currently serving. The packages will be sent by Operation Homefront Wisconsin. UWSP soccer players will collect items the week of September 12th – 17th. On September 17th fans are asked to bring an item to donate to the Pointer's home match. The UWSP players will wear event T-Shirts that will be auctioned off after the game. All proceeds will go toward the purchasing of care package items.
Items will also be accepted during the week of September 12th – September 17th. Drop off bins will be located at the University Bookstore and Room 103 Health Enhancement Center.
DATE: September 17, 2011
TIME: 1:00 PM
LOCATION: UWSP Soccer Bowl
We would be thrilled to accept and send the following items:
? Calling Cards – AT&T work best
? Cards & letters from home – please check before sending, nothing that would hurt morale
? Dry socks – black, olive green, white; cotton or wool only
? Entertainment
o books – i.e. novels, action/adventure, sci-fi, etc., nothing overtly political
o DVDs & CDs – again, nothing lewd or suggestive
o iTunes gift cards
o magazines – sports, hunting, cars, etc., nothing lewd, suggestive, or out-of-date
o playing cards
o travel-size games
? Food
o candy – i.e. mints, Smarties, Jolly Ranchers, etc. that can be kept in pockets (NO CHOCOLATE)
o chewing gum
o coffee
o condiments – i.e. spices, sugar, salad dressing, ketchup packets, etc.
o powder drink mix – i.e. Crystal Lite, Kool-Aid, etc.
o snack food – i.e. beef jerky, trail mix, nuts, granola bars, etc.
? Plastic baggies (to keep the sand away from items like toothbrush, etc)
? Stationary, pens/pencils, envelopes
? Toiletries
o baby wipes
o combs & brushes
o cotton balls & Q-tips
o deodorant
o eye drops
o feminine hygiene products
o hair gel
o lotion
o nasal spray
o razors
o shampoo & conditioner
o shoe insole cushions
o soap
o sun block
o toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss
We CANNOT accept:
? Aerosol sprays or cans
? Batteries
? Contraband items – i.e. live plants, tobacco, knives, etc.
? Expired food
? Glass bottles or jars
? Hand sanitizer
? Home-baked goods
? Lewd, suggestive, or overtly political magazines, books, DVDs, or CDs
? Lighters, matches, lighter fluid, or other flammable items
? VHS or cassette tapes
If you collect any questionable items, please contact Darcy Clardy at (608)658-5290 or darcy.clardy@operationhomefront.net
