Yes You Make A Difference

I want to share with you the wonderful program I created called
the Mama Cindy Soldier Program. I began a program of sending packages
to our military men and women stationed overseas on February 14, 2005.
What a perfect date! The first packages went out on February 18, 2005.

Wendy Parsels, from Hemlock, got orders to ship to Iraq. Wendy was a Material Readiness Officer
with the Army National Guard. It was in her e-mails that got me thinking. The Lack of luxuries we
take for granted each and every day would be but a small gift to send to our military men and women.
A bit of home for those so far away. Wendy had wished she would of brought her slippers or heavier socks
for the nights were cold and damp. The first package sent to her unit was heavy socks and slipper socks
enough for her office unit. This very first package sent, was sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary Livonia
Post 283 of which I am a member. A WISH WAS GRANTED!

It became a Hemlock Version of MAKE A WISH PROGRAM! With the help of donations and fund raisers with in
our community, I was able to raise monetary donations as well as donations of items on the military wish list.

Finding out there were so many HOME TOWN HEROES serving our country overseas, my list of military men and women grew.
I contacted the USO and they also have sent me addresses of military men and women stationed overseas that I have sent packages to.

Each unit has different needs and desires, depending on where they are located. My desire was to reach those military men
and women that were in remote areas that didn’t have access to a PX or Commissary. I sent 12 boxes to a remote unit, in Iraq,
that didn’t have running water, electricity or phones, the only food they had were government issued. When they received the
packages, they thought it was Christmas! In those boxes were: granola bars, healthy snacks, peanuts, Starbucks Coffee, magazines,
newspapers, foot care products and personal care items.

The USO gave me a unit, in Afghanistan, that was going up into the mountains to work with the people for two weeks
at a time. The military would air drop their food and water to them. When the pilot saw there were packages from Mama
Cindy, they also took those and air dropped them to the Troops stationed in the mountains. The soldiers were very excited
to receive those packages from Mama Cindy because they knew they would be filled with goodies and personal care items much
needed by many.

I have also helped the military with their Humanitarian Projects. In 2006, I worked with the Air Force Public Works Detachment
Unit on their “Operation Outreach Program”. In 2007, I worked with the Air Force REDHORSE Squadron on their “Operation Flying Start
Program”. Both Humanitarian Projects were to help the children in Iraq with school supplies. With the donations from our community,
I sent school supplies and items for the Iraqi Children located near their bases to help in their efforts to help a child receive a
education with the tools they would need. I also collected and sent beenie babies and small stuffed animals to a Army Surgical Unit
stationed in Afghanistan that was linked with the local hospital to hand out to the children in their hospital wards. I was able to help
the Marines located in Iraq with their Humanitarian Program. A Marine Reinforce Supply Company, in Iraq, asked Mama Cindy to help them
with a small group of Iraqi People. There were 21 families and a total of 194 people, more than half are children under the age of 15.
This is an isolated group of people that the military was supplying food and water to. The Marines and the Army Units stationed in that
area asked for donations they could give to the Iraqi Children. Since I got to give it a title, I called it: “Hand to Hand~~Heart to Heart”.
This Humanitarian Program collected donations of coloring books, crayons, small stuffed animals, beenie babies, all children sizes of sandals
and flip flops, all sizes of tee shirts and shorts, hard candy, suckers and happy meal toys for the children. I just completed working with a
Polish Battle Support Unit stationed in Afghanistan, helping the USA, that was given to me by the USO. This was the fifth Humanitarian Program
I have helped the military with. They had hands on with the children in Afghanistan. They allowed me to give the title once more, so this also
became: “Hand to Hand~~Heart to Heart”. With donations in the community, I have been able to send: beenie babies, small stuffed animals and toys,
hard candy, craft projects, sandals and flip flops and personal care items for the children. Currently, I am working on my 6th Humanitarian program
with a Military Unit stationed in Iraq and my 7th Humanitarian program with a Military Unit stationed in Afghanistan in handing out toys and supplies
to the children in their area.

I began working with the Troops stationed overseas with their Humanitarian Programs when I received a letter from a soldier stating:
Thank You for the packages filled with goodies. Consider what you are doing has a Secondary Blessing. You Bless us with goodies from home,
we in turn, hand items out to the children here. The parents see we are here to help and maybe, even for a moment in time, we are a bit more
safer here. I have many stories from my soldiers of how children have indeed saved their lives. One story is a 11 year old Iraqi Boy flagged
down a military convoy. When they stopped to see what the problem was, in one hand was a beenie babie and with the other he pointed to a large
bag of what appeared to be garbage. It turned out to be filled with explosives. A small act of kindness, saved many military lives that day.
When ever I find out a unit has hands on with the children in their area, I send special packages for them to hand out to the children.
Children are the innocent victims of war and poverty. Children are our Future and the Future of our World!

In May of 2005, I did a live radio broadcast with the Veteransfor Veterans Stardust Radio, WYSL 1040 am radio station and Wendy
Parsels stationed in Iraq. It was dedicated to Women in the Military.In May of 2006, I did another radio broadcast with CMSGT David
Harding’s Air Force Unit stationed in Iraq about the Humanitarian Program “Operation Outreach”. It was very important for me to share
with the community the workings in the military from our very own Home Town Heroes.

In 2005, I created a Wall Of Honor. This wall has pictures and stories of the military men and women that I have contact with since
I began the Soldier Program. The Wall Of Honor can be seen at Mama Cindy’s home in Hemlock. I created the Wall Of Honor to Honor our
military Men and Women that are currently serving the military both state side and overseas. This Wall is to Honor the Present!

In 2006, I created a Children’s Wall of Honor. This Wall of Honor has pictures and information about individual children and children
organizations that have helped in their community and around the world. This Wall is to Honor Our Future!

In 2007, I created a Veterans Wall Of Honor. This Wall Of Honor is to Honor all past Veterans. This wall has pictures and information
about past service from all branches of the military. This Wall is to Honor Our Past!

At the Hemlock Fair on July 18, 2007, Mama Cindy organized “Military Appreciation Night” for all Military Personnel State Side
and those home on R&R from their Tours Overseas. It was wonderful to have the 98th Army Reserve Band perform for all those in attendance.
Your Heart couldn’t help but skip to the beat of the music! We also had local talents perform that evening, Two Of Hearts, Little Lakes
Christian Band and John Burley. Every Soldier in full uniform past and present had a free entrance to the fair that day, their uniform
was their ticket. Mama Cindy displayed the Walls Of Honor in the Commercial Building for the public to enjoy seeing the faces and the
stories from the past, present and future.

I have been asked how long will I continue to be Mama Cindy. My answer: For every Soldier that returns, One is still there and
Another is just beginning their tour. I will continue to be Mama Cindy until they ALL come home or until the Lord Calls Me Home!

In each package and letter I send, I write: May the Lord keep you safe in his arms until he brings you safely home to your loved
ones once again. Big Hugs and Warm Thoughts and I will be looking for that Hug in Person! Many Soldiers that have returned home, have done
just that, traveled to give me that hug in person. One Soldier wrote me: I am getting through each day in Iraq one quote at a time.
Today’s quote is: “ You see the person I am today, but do you know what I had to go through to become the person I am today?”

As of December 1, 2009 2,471 packages,(20,690 pounds) and over 4,000 cards, and letters have been sent to Units stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan,
Korea, Africa and Japan through the Mama Cindy Soldier Program. With donations from the community, I have been able to raise a total of
$36,166.63 for supplies and shipping packages to our Troops. The total expenses for purchasing supplies and shipping packages to our
Troops, to date, is $35,118.46. My list of soldiers has grown to over 3,000 and I currently ship packages to over 2,000 Soldiers.

With the help of Assemblyman Joseph Errigo and the Harrison-Lee American Legion Post 283, I received a $1,000.00 Grant for shipping
packages to our Troops from the New York State Division Of Veterans’ Affairs in March of 2007. This funding sure did help in keeping the
packages going to our Troops. The complete Grant has be used in full. Starbucks in Geneseo, Henrietta and Greece New York, have donated
4,018 pounds of coffee that has been shipped to our Troops stationed overseas. A total of 7,017 beenie babies and stuffed animals and
Happy Meal Toys have been shipped to the children in Iraq and Afghanistan.

For the month of November and December of 2007, a program called: “CHRISTMAS FOR OUR SOLDIERS” brought people together to help send
a package to a soldier stationed overseas. A Christmas Package to open for the Holidays. I want to Thank the Wonderful Home Town Support
For Our Troops. Area Business and Organizations had many fund raising events to help support the program to send Christmas to our Troops
Overseas through the Mama Cindy Soldier Program.

By December 6, 2007, 146 Christmas packages have been sent to soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan and Korea. In each Christmas package
was a pair of hand knitted slippers, a music CD, a Bible CD,postcards, letters and Christmas Cards for the Soldiers to enjoy as
well as sent home to their loved ones, in one slipper was filled with a toothbrush, toothpaste and a zip lock bag filled with travel
size personal care items in the other slipper was filled with a zip lock bag of hard candy and a zip lock bag filled with Christmas
Chocolates. Each package was wrapped in Christmas paper so that a soldier would have a Christmas package from home to unwrap. Three
Christmas Packages were in each box and sent to a Soldier. In his Christmas Card from Mama Cindy, I wrote, “Please be my Santa and
deliver the other two Christmas packages to the two soldiers in your unit.” Each Christmas package had the full name of the soldier to
receive. This way the soldier getting the package got to receive a gift for Christmas and was able to give two Christmas packages to his
fellow soldiers. Part of my program: Hand To Hand~~Heart To Heart.

Tony and Addie Maletta, from Livonia, have made 500 pairs of slippers to date that have been shipped to our Troops overseas for
Christmas in 2005, 2006,2007 and 2008. The 680th Engineer Company stations in Iraq from Canandaigua, 135 soldiers, each received a
Christmas package this year. Every soldier in that unit received a pair of slippers created by Tony and Addie. This unit also received
Starbucks coffee and home baked brownies made by Mama Cindy to give them a Coffee Break for the Holidays.

Laura and Carole Smith of the “Two Of Hearts” donated 200 of their CD’s, Building Bridges, to the Mama Cindy Soldier Program to
ship to the Troops overseas and rededicated the song “Dance With Me Charlie” to the very first unit I began sending packages to. The
wonderful thing about that was, they rededicated the song before they even knew that the Major I was sending packages to, her husband’s
name was Charlie! In 2007, they donated 200 of their CD’s, “Reflections Of The Heart” to be sent to Troops overseas. Those CD’s
were apart of the Christmas Packages sent to the Soldiers. They also included this note with each CD:

"We want to Thank You, from the bottom of our hearts for your love of country, bravery, honor, strength, perseverance, sacrifice,
faith, hope and valor. Most of all Thank You, for preserving our freedom. We are a mother/daughter singing duo and we want to give you
the gift of our music. That is the best that we can give from our hearts. The album that we are sending you is called “Reflections Of
The Heart”. The songs are all original compositions that we have written and performed on the album. They tell true stories about the
people that have been a part of our lives. The songs are meant to be uplifting. They carry our hearts to yours. They represent the freedom
that we have been given to worship freely in our country. We not only Thank God for that Freedom, we Thank You as well. We do not take you
or our freedoms for granted. May God Bless you and keep you safe, and in the palm of His hand. You are a beautiful reflection of American’s
Heart. May her heart continue to beat Strong."

Koinonia House donated 200 Bible CD’s and one free year online fellowship Bible Study for each Soldier receiving the CD. Many of the
soldiers do have access to a computer and this makes it easier for them to continue their worship in their time frame. I am currently
working with Khouse on sending Pocket Bibles for the Soldiers to carry with them. This way, when they are in remote areas and on
convoys, the Word will always be with in their reach. Already, 628 Pocket Bibles have been shipped to Troops stationed in Iraq,
Afghanistan and Korea. It is my mission to put a Pocket Bible in the hands of every Soldier connected to the Mama Cindy Soldier Program.

Cory Smith, a up and coming recording artist, donated 200 CD’s, “Hard-Headed Fool”, that were included in the Soldier’s Christmas
Packages. With each CD, he enclosed an informational about himself along with this note: “Stand Our Ground” from “Hard-Headed Fool”
was written in the fall of 2006 for the Troops Overseas who couldn’t make it home for the holidays. It is performed live as a reminder
to those in attendance of the sacrifices that are being made by the Troops to protect the Freedoms we take for granted and written from the
standpoint of a Soldier who has indeed given everything for his or her country. Thank You for everything you do!!

Then, Mama Cindy sent Christmas Packages to the complete 70th Engineer Battalion stationed in Afghanistan. There are 435 Soldiers
in that unit. I was able to send them: oatmeal, hot cocoa mix, cup of soup, granola bars, packaged peanuts, trail mix, romen noodles, hard
candy, Christmas Chocolates in a goodie bag. In each bag was a Christmas Card Addressed to a Soldier by name with a hand written
message in each card. I wanted to make sure that each Soldier in that unit received a goodie package and a Christmas Card so that they
would hear their name called during mail call and no Soldier in that unit would be left out during the Christmas Holidays.

On December 19, 2007, Lakeville McDonald’s had the last night to drop off donations for our Troops for the program, “Christmas For
Our Soldiers”. It was an exciting night with State Side Military serving the public for two hours. The employees and soldiers had so
much fun taking orders, flipping burgers and shaking the fries working side by side to raise funding for shipping packages to the
Troops and to Thank the public for their continued support of their fellow soldiers stationed overseas, especially during the Holiday
Season. In the month long program at Lakeville McDonald’s, they were able to raise $1,057.55 in monetary donations, 15 cases of Girl Scout
Cookies from Troop # 1101, and a truck load of supplies for the Mama Cindy Soldier Program to ship to our Troops for the Holidays.

In the month of January 2008, the HOPE Youth Mentoring Program had a fund drive for our Troops stationed Overseas. They were able to
collect enough donations to fill 50 boxes and raised $290.00 in monetary donations to help cover the cost of shipping. It was my
Honor to be able to work with the children and their mentors in pre packaging the supplies gathered to get them ready to fill the boxes
that were shipped to Troops stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan and Korea. There was also two boxes that were filled with home baked chocolate
chip cookies, brownies, chocolate candy and Starbucks Coffee. One box was shipped to a unit in Iraq and the other to a unit in Korea.

A box was set up at Lakeville McDonald’s for the community to send a Valentine to a Soldier stationed Overseas. A total of 282
Valentines were collected and sent to Troops overseas in their reading and writing packages in February 2008. Included in those
packages were Starbucks coffee, reading books, magazines, newspapers, puzzle books, notebooks, envelopes, pens, pencils, assortment of
greeting cards to send home to their loved ones, Valentine’s Cards from the Community and a variety of munches.

Easter Goodie Bags were sent in March 2008 for our Troops stationed overseas. 206 plastic Easter eggs were filled with jelly
beans and included in their goodie bags filled with Easter Hard Candy and Chocolates. Of course each bag had the traditional green Easter
grass. A Girl Scout Troop wrote letters and made “Special Cards” that were included in each bag for a Soldier.

I received an e-mail on March 26, 2008 from Chaplain CPT Christopher Rusack. I adopted his unit, the 1-327th Infantry, 1st
Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division out of Ft. Campbell, KY currently deployed to Iraq. I always ask my new units to Make A Wish
of something you would like or desire and I will try to Grant That Wish if possible. His unit had received a donation of some guitars
for the troops that he had taken out to their remote patrol bases where they stay for up to 10 days at a time in less than comfortable
conditions. The instruments are a big morale booster. Anyways, they have been breaking the strings and were in need of replacements. That
very day, I traveled to BUZZO’s in Geneseo and asked him if he would like to donate some guitar strings and picks for the Troops overseas.
Buzzo and I had a most wonderful conversation about the Mama Cindy Program and the times we do live in. Before I left, he handed me a
bag filled with the guitar strings and picks for the Troops. I went home and e-mailed Christopher and was so excited to tell him, Wish
Granted! The musical package is on route to his unit. How Honored I was to be able to take a Soldier’s Wish and find a way to have that
Wish Granted That Very Day! Thank You Buzzo for making that possible!

On April 3, 2008, I was invited to the Maplewood Nursing Home to help them pre package the donations the residents and their
families collected to ship to the Troops Overseas. It was a wonderful afternoon sharing stories and showing them how much work does go into
packaging for the Soldiers to keep items fresh and protected from the sand. That is why I repackage all items into zip lock bags. On Marine
(once a Marine, always a Marine) wanted to help, but he had the use of only one hand. I told him, no problem, I got the perfect job for
you. He organized the travel size personal care items to be packaged. Another military man was excited to package the snacks. He said they
never received the goodies we were sending in their packages today. He wanted to make sure the Troops got all his favorites. They were
able to fill 28 care packages with a variety of personal care items, music CD’s, DVD movies, reading and writing material and a variety of snacks.

On May 13th and 14th, Mama Cindy attended the After 50 Expo in Depew, New York. It was a most wonderful two days that had informationals for
the Seniors in the Community and to help raise donations and monetary donations for the Soldiers connected to the Mama Cindy Soldier Fund.
They raised a truck load of supplies and over $1,400.00 in monetary donations to help cover the cost of shipping the care packages to the Troops Stationed Overseas.

The Daisy Girl Scout Troop 1111 did a fund drive for the Soldiers connected to the Mama Cindy Soldier Program. On May 28, 2008, Mama Cindy and
Staff Sergeant Jay Warren attended their meeting and shared stories about the Mama Cindy Soldier Fund. The Daisies helped to pre package the goodies
collected to ship to the Troops Overseas. Items collected that couldn't be shipped overseas, because the temperature being over 110 degrees,
were donated to the Hemlock and Livonia Food Pantry. I had so much fun working with the children. "Gifts From The Little Ones For Our Soldiers."

On June 20, 2008, Lakeville McDonald's had a "Summer Fund Drive For The Troops." Two military Representatives came out and volunteered to help
serve the public for the two hours to raise summer supplies for the Troops and monetary donations for shipping the care packages. They were
able to fill 32 care packages with a variety of items donated. One of their customers brought in a collection of reading books (344) that were
packaged and shipped to a Medical Unit in Iraq and to individual soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their customers donated $74.50 and
the Owner of McDonald's, Justin McCarthy, donated $125.00 to help in the shipping cost of the care packages.

Lauren Coe, a Mary Kay Representative from Webster, New York, had a bowling fund raiser in June to raise funding to purchase Mary Kay personal care
items to send to our Troops stationed overseas. She was able to raise $5,260.00. with the help of family,friends and her church members,they put together
personal care bags. In each care bag was: Mary Kay chapstick, sunscreen and after sun lotion. They were wrapped in a special decorative bag with an
inspirational note with beads. So, far, 253 gift bags have been sent to the Troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

In July, the After 50 Readers donated $340.14 in monitary donations to help keep the "Care Packages"
going to our Soldiers Deployed Overseas. They were able to "Grant Three Wishes" for Three separate
Military Units Stationed Overseas. The USO gave me an Army Unit statioed in Iraq. There are 25 men living
in tents and had a "Wish List". The Staff Sergent said I don't have to feel I needed to get everything on the
Wish List, but it was what his men had asked for. Of Course, I was able get everything on the list. Because they
have a mouse problem, I put a jar of peanut butter in a zip lock bag with two mouse traps with a note saying:
This is a New York Mouse Trap Kit-We Don't Catch and Release! A total of 12 "Care Pakages" were filled and shipped
to this Unit. On top of the items sent, I placed a note saying: "Wish Granted!" The second "Wish Granted" was from
an Army Unit stationed in Afghanistan. These guys are in a remote unit and needed some fun items to keep the morale up
when they were able to have some down time. They asked me for some ping pong balls. I sent them Frisbees, ping pong game
sets, paddle ball sets, water guns, playing cards dice games, and ect. A total of three "Care Pakages" were filled and
shipped to this unit. In the top of the box I wrote "Wish Granted". The third "Wish Granted" was from the 626th C Company.
They are a Medical Unit for the 101st Airborne Division stationed in Iraq and given to me from the USO. They are a Medical Unit
that is like a floating hospital. They take care of the wounder Soldiers. They had a "Wish List" and I was able to send
a lot of items on their list. I sent: First Responder Backpacks and carry bags, tee-shirts, shorts, drinking straws, hair brushes,
air-fresheners, shower curtains with rings, personal care items, and munchies, ect. Of Course on the top of each Package was
written: "Wish Granted." Ten Packages were filled and shipped to the Medical Support Unit. Thank You to the After 50 News and
their Readers for Your Continued Support of the Troops and to let our Soldiers Know that WISHES DO COME TRUE!

A most wonderful man donated his Beanie Babie Collection of 294, to the WellSpring Ministries in Belfast, New York. He had heard
about the Mama Cindy Program that sends packes to the children in Iraq and Afghanistan. One half of the donation went the Children
in Iraq and the other half went to an Orphanage in Afghanistan. The gift surely put a smile on many children around the world.

John Reynolds, from Ohio,sent a doantion of travel size personal care items to ship to our Troops Overseas. A variety of items
were packaged into zip lock bags and sent to the 626th Medical Support Unit for them to give to the Recovering Wounded Soldiers.

Hemlock Fair Week, July 15-19, 2008, was a most wonderful week of sharing the Mama Cindy Soldier Program with the Community in the
Commercial Building. Mama Cindy displayed her Walls of Honor as well as personal letters, stories and pictures with the Community.
During the week of the Fair, I was able to adopt 6 new Soldiers and was able to ship their first packages that week. It was
exciting to share the stories and even get a HUG from one of my Soldiers that returned from his tour Overseas. With donations from
Lakeville McDonald's and the Community, I was able to hand out 735 Happy Meal Toys and stuffed animals, 55 Free Ice Cream Cards and
Small American Flags to the Children of the Fair. The Mama Cindy Soldier Program received $225.50 in monetary donations that helped
to ship 23 "Care Packages" to our Soldiers.

The Conesus riders Motorcycle Club gave a monetary donation that helped to purchase Travel Coffee Mugs filled with:Drinks to go mixes,
slim jims, peanuts, coffee singles, tea, and a variety of hard candies. I placed one of these travel coffee mugs in the "Care Packages"
filled with Starbucks coffee, magazines, books, and personal care items. A total of 24 Travel Coffee Mugs were sent Troops Overseas.

I am now working on my 11th Humanitarian Program with the Military. This Program is called "United Through Reading." A Wish was made by
Chaplin Howard Bankston for my help in this program of Uniting Families Through Reading. The supplies he Wished for was: Children's books,
DVD-R's and bubble mailing envelopes. The soldier makes a DVD of them reading the Children's Book and then both the book and the DVD
is sent home to the children of the Mom's and Dad's currently serving Overseas. This way the Mom's and Dad's can read to their children back
home. I made Rainbow Bracelets and included them in each of the packages.

Thank You AGAIN After 50 News Readers for your most wonderful monetary donation for August in the amount of $585.60. A portion of this donation
along with Starbucks coffee. A portion was used to purchase Children's Book's, DVD-R's, and the Rainbow beads that I make for the children of
Military Soldiers. This is the the program "United Through Reading." The remainder of the donation was used to ship the "Care Packages" filled
with LOVE from many. Their donation helped to ship 62 packages in the month of August.

In the month of September, KAYEX, a company in Rochester, NY did a Fund Drive for the Troops. The employees donated a variety of personal care items, reading
and writing material and a HUGE assortment of muchies to fill "Care Packages." they collected 1,410 items. The Company also supplied the postage for a total
of 30 "Care Packages For The Troops." KAYEX YOU ROCK!!!

The After 50 News Sponsored an Octoberfest for the Community to enjoy an evening of music and food. During the celebration, the guests brought over 3,000 items
donated for the Troops during a 50/50 raffle, they raised $130.00 to help cover the cost of shipping. A total of $449.80 was raised in the month of
October through the Octoberfest Celebration and donations from the After 50 News Readers. Thank You for your Continued Support of the Troops Stationed Overseas.

Halloween reached our Troops stationed overseas. A total of 200 Trick-or-Treat bags filled with mini chocolate bars and hard candy was shipped to several units
to enjoy the Sweet Holiday. Donations from Lakeville McDonald's Customers and the After 50 News Readers Sponsored the cost of the candy as well, as the cost of shipping.

In November 2008, the Italian Woman's Civic Club invited Mama Cindy to a dinner meeting. It was nice to meet these wonderful ladies and share stories about
the Mama Cindy Soldier Program. They donated 914 items that filled 12 boxes and a monetary donation of $369.00 to cover the cost of shipping packages to the Troops.

The United Methodist Church in Dansville did a fund raiser for the Troops. They donated 279.53 pounds of items that filled 19 boxes. They donated $190.00
to use toward shipping packages to the Troops. The monetary donation from the Italinas Women's Civic Club ensured that ALL packages got shipped out to the Troops.
It was nice to have four volunteers from the United Methodist Church. They helped to sort and pre package items for shipping.

Lakeville McDonalds had their annual fund raiser for World Children's Day on November 17, 2008. Mama Cindy is also the Lakeville McDonald's Hambugler.
This was my 7th year helping this fund drive to raise funding for the Ronald McDonald House. Livonia Primary School Teachers Volunteered for two hours
serving the public to help raise funding. Customers also brought in donations for the Troops and Children's Books for the program "United Through Reading".
The customer's donations filled 5 boxes for the Troops and they raised $103.17 in monetary donations to help cover the cost of shipping packages to our Troops.

The After 50 News Readers have continued to Support The Mama Cindy Soldier Program. They donated $389.00 to help to purchase items to ship to our Troops
and cover the cost of shipping the packages. One donation was from the Ruth Circle Brighten Community Church in Tonawanda. They had a "Special
Request" for the use of their donation. They wished to contribute to the "United Through Reading Program" in purchasing of the DVD-R's. I Ganted Their Wish
and shipped 50 DVD-R's to a unit in Iraq that is participating in this program. There was also 4 boxes of children's books sent to them for the Soldiers to
have a variety of books to choose from to read to their children back home. They stated in their letter:"We can just see the childrens faces when they hear
their Daddy's voice reading the book to them. How wonderful for each Daddy and Child". The rest of their donation was used to fill the Christmas Slippers
with goodies that were wrapped in Christmas paper so that a Soldier would have a gift to umwrap for the Holidays.

The month of December 2009, was very busy for Mama Cindy. In the first 18 days of December, Mama Cindy attended 17 fund raising events for the Troops and
was Mrs. Claus for the children in the community. The Geneseo Kiwanis invited Mama Cindy to their dinner meeting and during that meeting
they donated $141.00 to help the Christmas Packages to go to the Troops around the World. They also voted to give another monetary donation to the
Mama Cindy Soldier Program in the amount of $1,000.00. This "Most Wonderful Donation" helped to send Christmas to our Troops. Keeping our Soldier's feet
warm and dry is very important. A portion of the monetary donation was used to purchase and ship over 1,000 pairsof heavy construction tube socks.

The Lakeville Fire Department Auxiliary donated the remainder of the New Toys and Stuffed Animals for Mama Cindy (Mrs.Claus)to give to the children
around the world. The smaller stuffed animals were sent to the children in Iraq and Afghanistan. They also presented Mrs. Claus with a check for $50.00
to help cover the cost of shipping. The donation of New Toys and Larger Stuffed Animals were donated to the Ronald McDonald House to hand out to the families
staying there for the holidays. Donations of stuffed animals and Beenie babies were donated to the Strong Hospital Pediatric Patients in the Radiation
Department to give them comfort while they receive their treatments.

The Maplewood Nursing Home in Webster had another fund raising event for the Troops. Many of the residents helped to sort and pre packed items donated
to get them ready for shipping. A donation of 16 hand made baby blankets were also donated. Mama Cindy donated the baby blankets to the Strong Hospital
Prenatal Unit for the babies born before their due dates.

Thank You to other Organizations, Businesses and People in the Community for your donations to help send Supplies and Christmas to our Troops so far from
their Loved Ones for the Holidays. Cub Scout Pack 74, After 50 News Readers, Hemlock Fire Department, Dansville Home Video, Lakeville McDonald's and their
customers, Carol Rinere, Ryan Sales and Cindy's Customers. Your donations filled many Christmas packages and your monetary donations totaling $859.49 helped
cover the cost of shipping.

A total of 159 "Christmas Care Packages" were sent to Troops Deployed in Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa. A total of 1,615 pounds of supplies and gifts were
sent to the Troops for the Holidays. Mama Cindy and Mrs. Claus were able to give 750 stuffed animals to the children in the community and around the World.
A total of 86 New Toys were given to the children of the Ronald McDonald House. Mama Cindy Also provided Christmas for 9 families of need in the community
for the Christmas Holidays.

Addie Maletta, from Livonia New York, knitted slippers to help keep our Soldiers feet warm during those cold winter nights. Her husband, Tony, went to be
with the Lord on June 1,2008. To date, they have completed 442 pairs of slippers for Christmas for the Troops over the past three years. Addie continued
the mission and 108 more pairs of slippers for the Mama Cindy's Troops for Christmas. I was honored to receive a pair of red white, and blue ones that
both Addie and Tony had made me before his passing. I wore my pair of slippers for the first time on Christmas Day.

January 2009 was filled with many emotions. Mama Cindy became the care giver for her father-in-law, Bernard Strasburg. He was and forever will be
"MY MARINE." Once a Marine, Always a Marine. I was Honored to be able to care for him in his last days and "Walk This Marine Home!" His last request,
was to have donations, instead of flowers, made to the Mama Cindy Soldier Fund to help keep the "Care Packages" going to the Troops. Many donations
from family and friends helped to keep the packages going to the Troops around the World in Memory of Sergeant Bernard A. Strasburg.

Donations in January were also made from: Livonia Kiwanis, $200.00, After 50 News Readers, $285.00 along with donations of supplies and phone cards
and Lakeville McDonald's Customer Donation Jar, $31.36 and supplies from Lakeville McDonald's to ship to our Troops Overseas.

February 2009 marked the Fourth Year of the Mama Cindy Soldier Program. It started with One unit in Iraq. A total of 2,002 packages weighing a total of
16,364 pounds of supplies has been shipped to over 3,000 Soldiers from 175 seperate Units of all Branches of the Military stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan,
Korea, Japan and Africa.

Donations from the Community helped to purchase and pay for the cost of shipping Valentine Packages to an Army Unit stationed in Africa. A variety of hard
candy, chocolates, rice krispy treats, Valentine Cards and a stuffed lion that sang:Dancing Boogie! was sent in the "Valentine Packages" to our Troops.
Donations were made by After 50 News Readers, $230.00, Lakeville McDonald's Customer Donation Jar, $35.28, Cindy's Customers, $45.00, and $70.00 from
Shelby's Restaurant in Livonia. The donation was given in Memory of Sergent Bernard Strasburg "Barney"

March 2009 was the perfect timing to ship "Easter Care Packages" to our Soldiers. Girl Scout Troop 1111 helped to fill 226 Plastic Easter Eggs filled
with jelly beans and a variety of holiday chocolates. Each package sent was also filled with the "Wonderful Easter Basket Grass!"

The Fairport High School Chapter of the French Nationa Honor Society did a fund drive for the Troops delpoyed Overseas. Several boxes of items from
personal care items to muchies to reading and writing material were collected by the students and donated to the Mama Cindy Soldier Program to ship to
our Soldiers. A portion of their donation was shipped to an Army Unit statoned in Africa.

Donations from: After 50 News Readers, $275.00, Cindy's Customers, $30.00 and Lakeville McDonald's Customer's Donation Jar, $31.15 helped to cover the
cost of shipping the "Easter Care Packages" to out Troops overseas. Lakeville McDonald's also donated 309 Happy Meal Toys that were shipped to our Army Unit
stationed in Africa to hand out to the children in the area.

The Conesus Lake Nursery School donated a variety of small toys, stuffed animals and beenie babies to send to the children around the world.
Their donations were sent to the Soldiers stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa to hand out to the children in their areas. The Soldiers will
be able to put a smile on the faces of the little ones as they hand out the toys.

St.Matthew's Catholic Church in Livonia, St. Mary's Catholic Church in Honeoye, St. Agnes School and Bryant & Stratton College in Rochester did
fund raising to collect items to ship to our Troops Deployed Overseas. A total of 60 packages were shipped weighing a total of 614 pounds. The cost
of shipping these "Care Packages" was $652.28. The After 50 News Readers in Buffalo, donated the funding to ship the packages to our Troops. Packages were
shipped to Soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea and Africa.

May was buzzing with fund drives for out Troops. The After 50 News Expo in Buffalo was a two day event. They raised $481.00 in monetary donations and
filled 21 "Care Packages" weighing 234 pounds. Mama Cindy took the Wall of Honor to share the pictures and stories from the Soldiers receiving "Care
Packages" from the Mama Cindy Soldier Program. Another "Support Our Troops" Flag was available for people to sign and send messages to a Unit Stationed Overseas.

Mrs. Mac Naughton's Sixth Grade Class at Canaseraga Central School did a Penny Drive to help send packages to the Troops. In two weeks, they were able
to raise $104.26 in monetary donations and filled 8 "Care Packages" with donations of supplies that the students brought in from home. They also
purchased the microwave popcorn to include in the 9th box for the program "Take A Soldier To The Movies". Dansville Home Video donated 50 DVD Movies
for this program.

Lakeville McDonald's donated grape and strawberry jelly and $49.25 in monetary donations from their customers to help in the Continued Support
Of Our Troops.

In the month of June, 45 "Care Packages" were sent to our Troops. The After 50 News Readers donated a total of $534.80 and a car load of supplies.
The cost of shipping the packages was $537.75. Thank You After 50 News Readers for your Continued Support of our Troops Deployed Overseas.
Lakeville McDonald's Customers donated $29.79 and this helped to purchase healthy snacks to include in those "Care Packages".

July was a busy month for sure with the week of the Hemlock Fair. Gift Baskets were put together from Mama Cindy's Continued Supporters: Lakeville
McDonald's, Dansville Home Video, Starbucks Coffee and Mama Cindy to help raise funding to continue to ship packages to our Troops Overseas and help support
the Ronald McDonald Charities. There were gift baskets that fair guests could donate $1.00 on a chance of winning one of the five baskets. A total of $218.00
was raised. Mama Cindy is making baby blankets and collecting items all year long to donate once again to the Ronald McDonald House for Christmas this year.
On Youth day, Mama Cindy dressed up as Minnie Mouse and helped out with the Youth Day programs. We also had a "FREE" drawing for the children on winning one
of the three gift baskets. Every day, Happy MealToys, donated by Lakeville McDonald's were handed out to the children of the fair. This year, we gave out
500 Happy Meal Toys to some "VERY HAPPY CHILDREN". Thank You to to Lakeville McDonald's Employees and Lyn Swift for Volunteering to help at the Soldier Area
the week of the Hemlock Fair. All Walls were displayed as well as stories and e-mails from SoldiersPast and Present. Mama Cindy got many Hugs from Returning
Soldiers and Hugs from Soldiers getting ready to begin their Tour Overseas. Many more Soldiers were adopted my Mama Cindy the week of the Fair.

The month of August was the begining of another "United Through Reading Program". A total of 94 children's books(donated by Elsy Patterson of Lima,New York)
150 mailing envelopes, DVDR's, 54 minature beenie babies (donated by Lakeville McDonald's) and 66 hand made red/white/blue children's bracelets
(created by Jesse & Ann from Lakeville McDonald's and Mama Cindy) were shipped and received by the Troops to help with this program.

A 21st Birthday Package was sent to Cody Thomas, stationed in Afghanistan who is from Conesus, New York. Each gift was wrapped in festive birthday paper.

Donations from the After 50 News Readers($211.85) and Lakeville McDonald's Customers ($65.08)helped to cover the cost of the supplies and shipping the packages
to the Troops Overseas.

September got jump started with a donation from the Honeoye Hemlock American Legion Post 1278. They donated $550.00 and supplies of:Starbucks
Coffee toothpaste, and Irish Spring Soap. A portion of their donation was used to purchase more supplies for the "Care Packages" and the balance
was used to cover the cost of shipping. They filled 45 packages weighing a total of 357 pounds. The "Care Packages" from this Most Wonderful
Donation have already been shipped to Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The month of October was a very busy one for many. Mama Cindy filled bags with a total of 2,727 pieces of Halloween Candy for the Troops. No Tricks All Treats!
Lauren Coe, a Sales Director of Mary Kay Cosmetics, did a Fund-raiser for the Troops. She was able to fill 183 Gift Bags with a SPF Sunscreen, After Sun
Replenishing Gel, Chapstick and Four Mini Candy Bars. A total of 15 boxes were shipped to the Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The After 50 News Readers
sponsored the total cost of shipping $179.25). Starbucks at 5 Corners in Brighton, did a month long fund drive for the Troops. Their customers donated
$150.00 to help cover the cost of shipping the Starbucks Coffee To Go. Their customers also donated the new single packs of Starbucks Coffee To Go. They
were able to ship enough single packs to provide the Troops with 1,533 cups of Starbucks Coffee. Their month long donation drive brought their total of
Starbucks Coffee to 4,006 Pounds. The After 50 News Readers Sponsored Three very "Special Care Packages" this month. One was a "Birthday Package" for a
Father's Daughter stationed Overseas. Her package was filled with wrapped fun gifts as well as a variety of goodies and personal care items. Another was a
"Halloween Package" for the children of a Soldier stationed overseas. Mama Cindy sent a variety of Halloween items and goodies to his children to enjoy from Daddy.
The third was "Three Boxes" of personal care items, fleece blanket, towels, reading and writing materials as well as goodies for a Soldier Overseas
that lost all of his personal items when his tent was hit and burned to the, ground. The After 50 News Reader's donations have helped to put a smile
on many faces this month!

November events got a "Kick Start" for Christmas for The Troops. Girl Scout Troop 1111 wrapped Christmas Presents for our Soldiers Overseas. They also
colored Christmas Pictures to include in their packages. A total of 42 Christmas Packages were sent to start the Christmas Season. The Honeoye-Hemlock
American Legion Post 1278 made a monetary donation of $174.00 to keep the "Care Packages" going to our Troops for the Holidays. Boy Scout Pack 230 collected
many items to ship to the Troops. They were able to fill 12 packages weighing a total of 218 pounds. The United Methodist Church of Dansville collected
a variety of several items for our Troops and donated $543.00 in monetary donations to use for shipping. They were able to fill 32 packages weighing 375 pounds.
The Ruth Circle Brighton Community Church Members donated a box filled with a variety of supplies and a monetary donation of $100.00 to help support the
United Through Reading Program and help pay for shipping. The After 50 News Readers donated $1,448.80 in the month of November to help cover the cost of
shipping Christmas to our Troops.

December was a very busy month. The Mama Cindy Soldier Program was able to ship 627 wrapped Christmas Gifts to Troops Deployed Overseas for the Holidays.
Four Commanders wanted to provide Christmas for their men and "Wishes were Granted." A Huge Thank You goes out to Businesses and Organizations that donated
to help send Christmas to Our Soldiers. Geneseo Kiwanis-$1,000, After 50 News Readers-$508.40, Hemlock Fire Department$100.00 and 208 decorated Christmas
cookies, Honeoye-Hemlock Legion-$100.00, Ladies Auxilary #41 $120.00, Lakeville McDonalds customers-$49.71. It is the "Continued Support" that keeps the
"Care Packages" going to our Troops Overseas through the Mama Cindy Soldier Program.

The Mama Cindy Soldier Fund is in constant need of monetary funding for shipping the packages to the Troops. I use the flat rate boxes. It doesn’t matter
how much I put in it and how much it weights, the cost is one price. The Girls at the Livonia Post Office get excited when they tell me how much the package
would of cost if I didn’t use the flat rate boxes. One package that was going to Afghanistan would of cost $27.00 because of the weight, if it wasn’t for me
using the flat rate boxes. If you would like to make a monetary donation, you can make your checks out to: Mama Cindy Soldier Fund and send to: Mama Cindy,
5002 Old Bald Hill Road, Hemlock, New York 14466. Your donation will be used to ship a little bit of home and comfort to those so far from their Loved Ones.

I Thank You for taking the time to read this very informational “Hand to Hand~~Heart to Heart”. People helping people is the best gift one could give.
Especially when it comes from the Heart!

AWARDS GIVEN IN 2006

The Mama Cindy Soldier Program and Assemblyman, Joseph Errigo developed Community Service Awards to recognize those that volunteer to help in their Community and around the world.

In 2006, Tiffany Irish received the first Children's Community Service Award for her volunteerism in helping with the processing of the packages sent to the Troops stationed
overseas through the Mama Cindy Program. Tiffany also helped with the Humanitarian Outreach Program with the Air Force in the process of sending packages for the children in
Iraq with school supplies, beenie babies and candy. She also got her 4th grade class to send letters to the Troops in Iraq in a pen pal program.

In 2006, David Harding's Air Force Unit received a Humanitarian Award for their Operation Outreach Program. This program helped the children in his area that he was stationed
at in Iraq. They adopted a school in Iraq for Primary Children and through the Mama Cindy Program, we sent school supplies as well as beenie babies, McDonald's Happy Meal Toys,
candy, shoes and clothing from our local town to help the military in their Humanitarian efforts to help the Iraqi Families.

In 2006, the Livonia Primary School Teachers received a Humanitarian Award for donating two hours as servers at Mc Donald's to raise money for the
Ronald McDonald House as well as donations for the Mama Cindy Soldier Program for the children in Iraq and Afghanistan.

In 2006, Justin Mac Carthy, Owner of Lakeville and Avon McDonald's, received a Humanitarian Award for his donations of Beenie Babies and Happy Meal Toys
as well as donations of items that have been sent to our military men and women stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea and Japan. They have donated on a
continued bases for our military men and women and also collect and donate to many local charities as well.

In 2006, Scott Sargeant, Geneseo Starbuck's Manager, received a Community Service Award for his continued support of donations of Starbucks Coffee to our
Troops stationed overseas. Over 2,000 pounds of coffee have been sent to our Troops overseas through the Mama Cindy Program.

January 2010: Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $455.50

A total of 17 packages were shipped. These packages were filled with Magazines
Tea, Coffee, Travel Snacks and a variety of Personal Care Items.

February 2010: Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $273.00
Honeoye/Hemlock American Legion Post 1278: $200.00
Dansville Home Video Customers: $24.19
Lakeville McDonald's Customers: $22.99

A total of 36 packages were shipped. 100 Valentine's Goodie Bags were shipped to Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Included in each goodie bag was a Funny Valentine Card.

March 2010: Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $487.35
Lakeville Mc Donald's Customers: $35.55
Cook's Landscaping: $30.00
Dansville Home Video Customers: $13.40

A total of 49 packages were shipped. Easter packages were sent to our Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Mama Cindy filled 150 plastic eggs with assorted jellybeans. Included in their Easter Boxes were
jellybeans, skittles, smarties and a chocolate cereal trail mix to give them their chocolate fix.
Mama Cindy also baked brownies and chocolate chip cookies shipped with Starbucks Coffee to Troops in Iraq.

April 2010: Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $386.00
Lakeville McDonald's Customers: $21.97
Dansville Home Video Customers: $10.35

Mama Cindy baked chocolate chip cookies and brownies and shipped them to Units in Iraq along with
Starbucks Coffee and current magazines to give our Soldiers a much needed "Coffee Break".

May 2010: Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $509.00
Honeoye/Hemlock American Legion: $200.00

Mama Cindy attended the After 50 News Expo on May 12 & 13th. Their readers came out for
the two days and donated supplies, monetary donations and purchased After 50 Support The Troops
Tee-Shirts in their "Continued Support Of Our Troops. 'You Guys Rock!"

June 2010: Donations:

United Methodist Church Of Dansville: $300.00
St. Leo The Great R.C. Church: $200.00
Honeoye/Hemlock American Legion Post 1278: $200.00
After 50 News Readers: $246.50
Di Marco Constructors/Baldwin Real Estate: $132.00

The United Methodist Church Of Dansville Members had a Fund Drive for the Troops and Donated a Check for
$300.00 and a car load of supplies. Four Ladies delivered the supplies and helped to pre package the items to be
shipped overseas. Thank You For The Helping Hands!

July 2010: Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $269.50

A total of 49 Diddy Boxes filled with Healthy Snacks were shipped to the Navel Personnel
aboard the USS Ronald Reagan. Another shipment of 55 Diddy Boxes were shipped to
Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

August 2010: Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $120.00
Mama Cindy's Customers: $25.00

Mama Cindy has adopted the 31st Combat Support Hospital in Helmand Province, Afghanistan through
U.S. Army Chaplain Major Kim. Personal Care Packages and Other Supplies were shipped to this Unit of
over 250 Staff to help give comfort to Staff, Wounded Soldiers and Wounded Children (ages 3-10). They opened
this hospital 3 months ago and "Truly Need Our Support". The First shipment of packages were shipped out on
August 31, 2010. Two days after Mama Cindy received a request for assistance from Chaplain Kim, "Care Packages"
were on their way!

September 2010 Donations:

Mama Cindy: $399.83
Honeoye/Hemlock American Legion Post 1278: $200.00
Cindy's Customers: $55.00
Mt. Morris Lodge 122: $50.00
Livonia Rotary Club: $50.00
After 50 News Readers: $30.00
Dansville Home Video: $27.70

Donations for September were used to purchase supplies and ship packages to the 31st Combat Support Hospital in
Helmand Province, Afghanistan for the Staff, Wounded Soldiers and Wounded Children. Supplies were also sent to this
unit for the programs: "Take A Soldier to The Movies", "Diddy Boxes", "Pancakes for Soldiers~Food For The Soul" and "Love Totes".
For more details, you can go to the section titled: "Hospital In Afghanistan".

October 2010 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: 790.50
Harrison Lee Post#283: 200.00
VFW Post#8726(Naples): 150.00
VFW Post#6245(Buffalo): 100.00
Diane Judson &Fellow Workers: 215.00
MT.Morris Lodge 122: 50.00
Livonia Rotary Club: 50.00
Jeanne Richeson: 50.00
The Fawcett Post#1582(Cananseraga): 25.00
Dansville Home Video: 21.40

The After 50 News Readers donated a Truck load of supplies during their October Expo.
Mt.Morris McDonalds donated Happy Meal toys for the children Overseas. Over 2,500
Halloween Treats were sent to Troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

November 2010 Donations:

Honeoye/Hemlock American Legion Post 1278: $500.00
After 50 News Readers: $260.00
Lakeville Fire Department: $250.00
Richmond Exempt Fireman's Belevolent Assoc.: $200.00
Lima Lodge #45 Members: $181.00
VFW Post 547, Mt. Morris: $100.00
Richmond Fire Department Members: $73.00
Ladies Auxiliary Post 1477, Buffalo: $50.00
The Hartman Family: $50.00
American Legion Post 294: $25.00
VFW Post 8961, Nunda: $25.00

November was a busy month getting Christmas Trees and Christmas Decorations to our Troops Overseas. Mama shipped
8-6' Lighted Christmas Trees with all the decorations to Units in Iraq and Afghanistan. I wanted to get a jump
start to send much happiness to Soldiers that won't be home for Christmas. Over 1,000 Christmas Cards packaged 12
to a zip lock bag with 2 pens were shipped to Troops so that they could send Christmas Cards home to their families
in time for the Holidays. In a "United Through Reading Program", 185 Children's Books along with the mailing envelopes
and 100 zip lock bags filled with 3 gifts for a Soldier to send home to their child back home were sent to the
Hospital Unit in Afghanistan. Mama Sent 100 "Snow flake" tree decorations, one in each bag, so that a Soldier could send
Snow from Afghanistan with a note saying: This Snow Will Never Melt, Hang It On Our Tree!

December 2010 Donations:

Kiwanis of Geneseo: $1,000.00
Time Warner Cable Employees: $376.00
After 50 News Readers: $309.00
Cindy's Customers: $35.00
Dansville Home Video: $21.01

December was very busy with Wrapped Christmas Presents being sent to Troops Deployed Overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan.
With Soldiers coming home and Units replacing them, Christmas continued to be shipped thru the month of December. For those
Troops just arriving, they were able to enjoy the Christmas Decorations as well as having gifts under the tree for the replacement
units. Mama Cindy was able to gift 1,858 Gifts to Soldiers Deployed Overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan, Families of Need in Our
Communites and 2 Soldiers Families where the Mom's are Deployed in Afghanistan. Many "Wishes Were Granted" this Christmas Season.
Thank You to Everyone that "Continue To Support The Mama Cindy Soldier Programs!"

January 2011 Donations:

After 50 New Readers: $151.00
Cindy's Customers: $65.00
American Legion Post 1041: $50.00

Mama Cindy kept up the pace of shipping out "Care Packages" to our Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan with 53 Packages being shipped this
first month of 2011. The 31st Combat Support Hospital Unit was replaced by the 115th Combat Support Hospital Unit in January 2011.
Mama Cindy will continue to Support this Hospital in Afghanistan working with the New Chaplain Gilmore sending packages for the
Staff, Nurses, Doctors, Wounded Soldiers and Wounded Children.

February 2011 Donations:

Richard Bondi: $125.00
After 50 News Readers: $122.50
Leona Nagle: $100.00
Dansville Home Video: $27.85
Cindy's Customer: $20.00

February marks the 6th year of the Mama Cindy Soldier Program. Nazareth College Students created Valentine's Cards for the Troops.
Mama Cindy baked Brownies and Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies. In each zip lock bag was a Valentine Card, a Large Brownie and a Large
Heart Sugar Cookie. These were shipped to a Unit in Afghanistan. What a "Sweet Month" February was in "All Ways!"

March 2011 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $297.00
Mama Cindy: $144.92
Cindy's Customers: $30.00
Dansville Home Video Customers: $26.60

With New Units Replacing Troops Overseas, Mama Cindy continues to ship "Care Packages" with personal care items and travel size snacks.
Troops received early Easter Chocolates and Jelly Beans in their March Packages.

April 2011 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $210.00
Mama Cindy: $112.97
Richard Bondi: $50.00

In April, we sent over 397 plastic eggs filled with jelly beans for the Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Seven Children, Keegon, Maddy,
Sarah, Sonny, Tiffany, James and Gavin came over to lend helping Hands. Mama Cindy baked Brownies and Friendship Bread to include in
their "Easter Care Packages."

May 2011 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $712.05
Richard Bondi: $50.00
Dansville Home Video: $14.51

Mama Cindy attended the After 50 News Expo in May. Over the two day event, their readers donated two truck loads of supplies
and $613.00 in monetary donations for shipping the care packages to Troops Overseas. The Made In America Store has joined forces
with Mama Cindy with a program called "Socks For Soldiers." In the month of May, their customers donated 210 pairs of socks
valued at $1,009.00. Mama makes sure to put fresh socks in every care package. We will keep our Soldiers Going!

June 2011 Donations:

Dansville Methodist Church: $300.00
After 50 News Readers: $177.50

Dansville Methodist Church did a Fund Drive for Mama's Troops. They collected a truck load of Supplies and Donated $300.00
to help cover the cost of shipping. In the month of June "100 Care Packages" were shipped to Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Made In America Store Customers Donated "89" pairs of Socks For Our Troops. Mama makes sure to put New Socks and Foot Care
Products in every Care Package.

July 2011 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $208.00
Kristine West: $50.00
Cindy's Customers: $20.00

A total of 27 "Care Packages" were shipped in July to the 82nd Unit stationed in Iraq. This Unit will be stationed in Iraq
for a year to do clean up detail as we begin the process of leaving Iraq.

August 2011 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $365.95
Mr & Mrs Copenhaver: $100.00
Mama Cindy: $23.00

In the month of August, Mama Cindy was very busy shipping out "Diddy Boxes" to reach out to New Soldiers Deployed Overseas.
A total of 96 Diddy Boxes were shipped this month. Making sure to take care of our Wounded Soldiers, I shipped out 6 Wounded
Soldier Love Totes to Soldiers at the Hospital in Afghanistan. Never to Forget Our Veteran's, a donation of Lap Quilts, personal
care items and reading supplies were donated to the Canandaigua VA for our Veteran's. A total of 122 "Care Packages" were shipped
in the month of August.

September 2011 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $768.50
Michael & Christy McCausland: $200.00
Security Officer: $100.00
Cindy's Customers:$45.00
Dansville Home Video: $8.15

September was a time to Remember the Events of 9/11. We will surely never forget those that Lost Their Life that day and the
Love Ones that were left to pick up the pieces and to continue their Missions of Life Itself! There were many Organizations
to bring people together in a Rememberance and Dedication. Thank you to everyone that took a moment to give a donation to
the Mama Cindy Soldier Program to help in making sure that Our Soldiers Deployed Overseas continue to receive "Care Packages"
From Home. Our Way of Letting Them Know "We Support You and Thank You!"

October 2011 Donations:

National Association of War Dads: $500.00
After 50 News Readers: $243.00
Cindy's Customers: $65.00

A total of 2,475 Halloween Chocolates were shipped to our Troops in Afghanistan in Treat Bags with "No Tricks!" Halloween
and Fall Decorations as well as Treat Bags were sent to the Hospital in Afghanistan along with 176 pounds of Boy Scout Popcorn
donated by the Canandaigua Veteran's Hospital. The United Methodist Church of Livonia donated 123 Children's Books that were
included in "Busy Totes" that were created by Mama Cindy and donated to the Canandaigua Veteran's Hospital for the Children of
Veterans that come for treatment with their children.

November 2011 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $991.30
NY/Penn American War Dads: $300.00

After Thanksgiving, Mama Cindy began sending Christmas Card Care Packages" to our Troops in Afghanistan. This would give our
Soldiers plenty of time to send Christmas Cards back home to their Loved Ones for the Holidays. A total of 1,600 Christmas Cards
were shipped in November. A total of 121 Care Packages were shipped this month.

December 2011 Donations: Geneseo Kiwanis: $1,000.00
After 50 News Readers: $526.90
Richard Bondi: $100.00
Dansville Home Video: $25.20

Your most wonderful donations from the Heart, enabled Mama Cindy to ship 1,206 wrapped Christmas Presents to our Troops
in Afghanistan in the month of December. Each Soldier received 3 wrapped Christmas Gifts. Mama Cindy also sent Christmas
Gifts to 2 Soldier's Families. One family in Georgia received wrapped Christmas gifts for 3 children, boy~7, twin boy/girl 5,
and for Mom who by the way will be having a new addition to their family in January. Daddy is stationed in Afghanistan. The other
family is stationed in North Carolina, they have a 7 month old little boy. The exciting news I would like to share is Daddy arrived
home just days before Christmas. Even though Mama Cindy sent wrapped Christmas Gifts for everyone, the Greatest Gift was Daddy
home to celebrate their First Family Christmas! God's Blessings Overflowing and Never Ending has touched many this Christmas!

January 2012 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $218.00
Cindy's Customers: $44.00

A total of 180 "Care Packages" were shipped to Troops in Afghanistan.
There were 172 Diddy Boxes shipped. Half were filled with chocolates and
packaged snacks. The other half were filled with personal care items.
These were sent to New Units that have just arrived in Afghanistan.

February 2012 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $278.00
War Dads: $37.00

A donation of socks from the Made In America Store, were shipped to Troops
in Afghanistan. The "Socks For Soldier's Program" enabled Mama Cindy to ship
174 pairs of socks this month. Valentine's Day marked the 7th year of the
Mama Cindy Soldier Program. Mama spent the day baking brownies, sugar
cookies, peanut butter cookies and chocolate chip cookies. Each one was wrapped in
clear wrap and then put in a treat bag along with chocolates and a Funny
Valentine for our Troops. Everything was shipped the very next day!

March 2012 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $120.00
Dansville Home Video Customers: $13.64

Mama Cindy shipped 98 Valentine's Tins of chocolate chip cookies and
48 bags of hard candy to refill the tins once the cookies were eaten.
A total of 15 packages were shipped in March to Troops in Afghanistan.

April 2012 Donations:

After 50 News Readers-$318.00
Cindy's Customers: $145.00
Joanie Panipinto: $25.00

Mama Cindy hit a Major Goal in April. The total weight of supplies is now
over 30,000 Pounds! That is 15 TONS of Supplies to our Troops Overseas. Thank
You to Everyone that has Supported the Mama Cindy Soldier Program with
Donations of Supplies and Monetary Donations to help cover the cost of shipping.
To help our Soldiers celebrate Easter, Mama filled 233 plastic eggs with
jelly beans. Of course the boxes were packed full with Easter Grass Too!
Thank You for Your Continued Support!

May 2012 Donations:

Genesee Valley Federal Credit Union: $717.40
After 50 News Readers: $258.95
American War Dads: $50.00
Cindy's Customers: $25.00
Dansville Home Video: $8.50

Genesee Valley Federal Credit Union-Geneseo, Dansville and Warsaw Branches
did a two month Fund Drive for Mama Cindy's Soldiers. They raised a total of
$817.40 and donated a car load of supplies. Mama Cindy adopted the Geneseo
National Guard Alpha Company that is stationed in Kuwait. "All 148
Soldiers!" With donations from the Genesee Valley Federal Credit Union, Mama Cindy
began shipping "Care Packages" to our Local Unit Overseas on May 25, 2012. A
Perfect Example of Home Town Support For Our Troops!

June 2012 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $601.95
Dansville United Methodist Church: $320.00

It was so nice to see everyone at the After 50 News Expo. They donated a truck
and car load of supplies and $601.95 in monetary donations to help with the cost of
shipping. The Dansville United Methodist Church did a fund drive for my Troops and
collected 12 boxes of supplies and donated $320.00 to help with the cost of shipping.
The Saint Matthew Church in Livonia did a fund drive and collected supplies to
help fill the "Care Packages" and "Diddy Boxes" for our Troops Overseas in
Kuwait and Afghanistan. Mama Cindy was able to ship 217 Care Packages
in the month of June and 208 "Diddy Boxes". Thank You everyone for your Continued
Support For Our Troops Overseas Through the Mama Cindy Soldier Program.

July 2012: Donations

Bonnie Mason collected for K-9 Units: $375.00
Mama Cindy: $240.00
VFW Post 8726: $100.00
Mike Devine: $100.00
After 50 News Readers: $68.00

Mama Cindy is working with Bonnie Mason, a Certified Groomer and Owner of
Little Z'z Grooming Shack to send "Care Packages" filled with healthy snacks
and grooming supplies to our K-9 Units Overseas. Currently, the "Care
Packages" are being shipped to K-9 Units in Kuwait and Afghanistan. Mama Cindy
shipped her 5,000th "Care Package" Overseas. This was sent to SFC Robert Wolter
in the Geneseo National Guard Unit Stationed in Kuwait. A "We Support Our
Troops Flag" with many signatures of Support and a variety of party snacks
were sent to Celebrate this Goal Reached! Thank You To Everyone that has
Continued To Support Our Troops Through The Mama Cindy Soldier Program!

August 2012 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $330.90
Livingston County Coalition of Patrol Services: $250.00
Livonia, Avon, Lakeville Railroad Corp: $250.00
K-9 Donation-Bonnie Mason: $168.00
Hemlock Fire Dept: $100.00
Mike Devine: $100.00
Cindy's Customers: $50.00
Caledonia Fire Dept: $25.00
Loyal Order of the Moose #1130: $25.00
Dawn Pascoe: $11.35

Mama Cindy has achieved many goals in this Program. The next goal
is to make sure Every Soldier in the Geneseo National Guard Unit
2/108th Infantry Alpha company Stationed in Kuwait receives a "Care
Package" in their name at mail call. Since the first packages went
out on 05/25/2012. Mama Cindy has shipped 128 Boxes of Supplies
weighing 854 pounds. A total of 318 "Diddy Boxes" filled with
Travel Snacks has been shipped to this unit. Your donations are
bringing me closer to achieving this next goal. We Can Make A Difference!

September 2012 Donations:

Harrison Lee Post 283: $250.00
After 50 News Readers: $236.80
Mama Cindy: $230.00
Buffalo Bills Booster Club: $100.00
Springwater Rod & Gun Club: $25.00
Cindy's Customers: $15.00

Thank You Everyone for your donations to help keep the "Care Packages" and
"Diddy Boxes" going to Our Troops Overseas. Livonia Dollar General did a
Fund Drive in Memory of 9/11 for our Troops. They collected many personal items
that have already been shipped to many units overseas. Mama Cindy was
invited to the Buffalo Bills Stadium to share the Mama Cindy Soldier Program with
the Buffalo Bills Booster Club. On 9/11, Mama Cindy baked 75 brownies and
handed them out to Businesses in the Community in a Thank You for their
Continues Support Of Our Troops!

October 2012 Donations:

Geneseo Kiwanis: $1,120.00
National War Dads: $1,000.00
After 50 News Readers: $432.95
NY/Penn War Dads: $250.00
Mama Cindy: 41.00
Cindy's Customers: $35.00
Bonnie Mason-K-9's: $20.00

Mama Cindy was very busy in the month of October. I was a Guest Speaker for
the Geneseo Kiwanis's Annual Awards Dinner and the National War Dad's
Convention. Between those two events, $2,370.00 was donated to the Mama Cindy
Soldier Program to keep Care Packages, Diddy Boxes and to send Christmas to our
Troops Overseas. Our Veteran's, Troops Overseas and Military Working Dog
Teams were sent "Treats" for Halloween. With help from my daughter, Michelle
and my granddaughter, Tiffany, 6,514 Treats were packaged. Thank You Everyone
For Your Continued Support! Blessings Are Ever Flowing!

November 2012 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $624.90
Cindy's Customers: $120.00
Cindy's Crafts: $113.35
Margaret Lockwood-K-9 Units: $75.00

Mama Cindy was able to reach yet another goal in November with your Kind
Donations. Every Soldier in the Geneseo National Guard Unit stationed in
Kuwait, now have received a "Care Package" in their Own Name! Way Super Cool! A
total of 6,866 Christmas Cards, packaged 12 per zip lock bag with a pen, were
sent to Our Troops Overseas so Our Troops would be able to send Christmas
Cards Home to their Loved Ones back home in time for Christmas. Mama is now on
her 3rd Replacement Unit for the Hospital in Afghanistan. Task Force 14
Combat Medical Support Unit at Kandahar Airfield. Packages have already been
shipped and received by this Unit. Next.... Christmas to Our Troops!

December 2012 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $689.00
Aletnative Brews: $500.00
Francis M. Dalton Post 282: $250.00

December was a very active month! A total of 97 "Care Packages" and 81
"Diddy Boxes" were shipped to our Troops Overseas. A total of 379 wrapped gifts
and 7,030 Christmas Cards were included in those packages. Also, 6,458
pieces of chocolate was shipped for a Sweet Taste of Home! A total of 1,392 gifts
were given out to: Canandaigua Veteran's Hospital, Noyes Hospital First
Steps Program, Noyes Hospital Life Line Seniors Program, Care Givers Event,
Alzheimer's Group, Strong Premi Unit, Golisano Children's Hospital, Ronald
McDonald House and the Livonia YMCA Children's Program. With the Wonderful
Donations from the Avon, Lima and Livonia Dollar General Donations All Year Long
and the "Toys For Tot's Program", the Mama Cindy Soldier Program was able to
help provide Christmas for 29 Local Families that included 94 Children.
Thank You Everyone for your Donations and Kind Hearts to help Others in Need! A
Very Merry Christmas For Many!

January 2013 Donations:

Cindy's Customers: $105.00
After 50 News Readers: $90.95

January 2013 is a New Month and a New Year. Many of our Troops finished
their Tour Overseas and were able to return home to their Families to celebrate
the holidays. Mama Cindy shipped 181 Care Packages that included 168 Diddy
Boxes to hand out to New Units. Packages were shipped to the USO and
Kandahar Airbase in Afghanistan. Care Packages were also shipped for Our Military
Working Dog Teams through Kandahar Airbase. Thank You Everyone For Your Continued Support!

February 2013 Donations:

Mama Cindy: $241.52
After 50 News Readers: $52.95
Cindy's Customers: $7.00

February marked the 8th year of the Mama Cindy Soldier Program. Thank You
to All Supporters that have helped to keep the "Care Packages" & "Diddy Boxes"
going to Our Troops Overseas. A total of 963 Valentine's Cards were sent to Troops
Overseas so they would be able to send Valentine's Cards to their Loved Ones Back Home.

March 2013 Donations:

Mama Cindy: $205.00
After 50 News Readers: $200.00
Cindy's Customers: $27.00

Easter in March kept Mama Cindy very busy! Easter Care Packages were shipped to Kandahar Airbase
and a K-9 Unit in Kuwait. A total of 111 Plastic Easter Eggs were filled with Jelly Beans
along with 38 Treat Bags filled with Chocolates and 9 Easter Treat Bags filled with
K-9 Treats for Our Military Working Dogs. Mama Cindy created and donated 10 Easter
Baskets filled with Personal Care Items and Easter Candy and 201 Easter Treat Bags
were filled with Chocolates, Plastic Easter Eggs filled with Jelly Beans with each
bag having Colorful Easter Grass. The donation was delivered to the Canandaigua Veteran's
Hospital in time for Easter. The New Moms and Children at the Noyes First Steps Program
at Dansville Hospital also received an Easter Donation. Mama Cindy created and donated
8 Bundles For Babies and 21 Easter Gift Baskets for the children. To "Spoil" Our Troops
even more, Mama Cindy baked Friendship Bread, Brownies and Cookies and shipped to Our
Troops Overseas. Nothing like Mama's Baking to Boost The Spirits Of Our Troops!

April 2013 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $484.00
Cindy's Customers: $100.00
Dansville Home Video Customers: $20.90

Mama Cindy is now sending Care Packages to a New Unit in Qatar. That is now 8 Countries
Mama Cindy has sent Care Packages to our Troops Overseas. K-9 Packages were sent to a
New Military Working Dog Team Mama Cindy Adopted. Adding a New Ship to the list, The
USS San Antionio, more Sailors to Spoil! The Mama Cindy Soldier Program is a Never
Ending Program of Love and Support for Our Troops Overseas!. Thank You To All That
Support This Program!

May 2013 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $242.95
Cindy's Customers: $15.00

Mama Cindy Shipped out a total of 90 Snack Diddy Boxes in the month of May. In each
one was: travel crackers, cookies, granola bars, beef sticks, travel snacks, variety
of hard candy, drinks to go mixes, word puzzle games and Sunday comics. Travel snacks
are great to put into a pocket when going out on Missions. Drinks to go mixes give
them a bit of flavor to their bottled water. They need to keep hydrated during
the rise of temperatures.

June 2013 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $315.95
Mama Cindy: $37.05
Cindy's Customers: $5.00

Fund Drives in June helped to keep Care Packages going to Our Troops Overseas.
The Dansville United Methodist Church collected a variety of items and donated $120.00
to help cover the cost of shipping. A Huge Thank You to the After 50 News Readers
for their continued support in Monetary Donations. Readers in Buffalo did a
Fund Drive and Peggy Lockwood and Dick Hartman delivered the 24 boxes of donations
along with donations checks that totaled $170.00. Thank You Diane Judson for your
monetary donation and the Huge Box of Dog Milk Bones for Our Military Working Dogs Overseas.

July 2013 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $240.95
Richard Bondi: $100.00
Mama Cindy: $95.00
Cindy's Customers: $17.00

With Your Continued Support, Mama Cindy Reached Another Goal! I have now shipped over 6,000
Care Packages to Our Troops Overseas. As of August 1, 2013, I have shipped 6,023 packages
weighing 34,375 pounds to Troops in Eight Countries in Eight Years. As my list of Military
Men and Women as well as the Military Working Dog Teams keep growing, Mama "Needs" Your
Continued Support in keeping the Shipping of Care Packages, Snack Diddy Boxes and Supplies
to Our K-9 Units Deployed Overseas. Thank You Everyone! God Bless America and God Bless Our "Troops!"

August 2013 Donations:

Cindy's Customers: $35.00
After 50 News Readers: $25.00

In the month of August, 31 Care Packages and 20 Diddy Boxes were shipped to our Troops Overseas.

September 2013 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $197.95
Cindy's Customers: $117.00
Dansville Home Video: $37.27

In the month of September a total of 28 Care Packages that included 25 Snack Diddy Boxes were Shipped to Our Troops Overseas.

October 2013 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $1,012.00
(St. Teresa's Church: $612.00)
War Dads: $500.00
Pembroke Craft Sale: $389.00
Ancient Order Of Hibernian's: $250.00
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church: $100.00
Cindy's Customer's: $35.00

Halloween Treats were shipped to our Troops Overseas. A total of 2,620 pieces of Chocolates were
put into snack size zip lock bags sending All Treats and No Tricks! A total of 780 Milk Bones were
put into snack zip lock bags and shipped in Halloween Treat Bags to our Military Working Dogs
Overseas. Mama Cindy also packaged 200 Treat Bags for our Veterans at the Canandaigua Veteran's
Hospital. There were 600 pieces of chocolate combined with candy corn, cookies, crackers and a
variety of hard candy. Not to be left out, Mama Cindy baked Brownies and put together Goodie Trays
with a variety of chocolates and donated them to the employees at: Livonia Post Office, ESL Bank Geneseo,
Five Star Bank Lakeville, Community Bank Livonia, Livonia Dollar General and Kevin Dougherty Funeral Home.
I am sure All Enjoyed Their Sugar Rush!!!

November 2013 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $1,110.00
Geneseo Kiwanis: $1,000.00
Hemlock Fire Department: $250.00
Francis Dalton Post 282: $250.00
Livingston County Coalition Of Patrol Services: $250.00
Jean Alldredge: $100.00
Richard Bondi: $100.00
Cindy's Customers: $35.00
Dansville Home Video Customers: $17.40

November brought in many monetary donations as well as huge donations of supplies to Send A Bit Of Home
to our Troops Overseas for the Christmas Holidays. A total of $3,112.40 in monetary donations was a Wonderful Blessing
to help cover the cost of shipping. Bimbo Bakeries USA donated 1,020 Little Bites Chocolate Chip Muffins
and 792 Breakfast Bars (Apple/Strawberry/Raspberry). Many were shipped overseas to our Troops to enjoy. A donation
of 200 of each was donated to the Canandaigua Veteran's Hospital. Over 2,500 Christmas Cards with pens were
shipped to our Troops so they would have enough time to send Christmas Cards home to their Loved Ones.
Thank You Everyone for your Kind and Giving Hearts. Know you have made a difference in a Soldier's Life!

December 2013 Donations:

Geneseo United Methodist Church: $196.00
After 50 News Readers: $185.00
Sarah Neal Family: $120.00
Richard Bondi: $100.00
Customers @ Livonia Post Office: $40.00

December was a very busy month with the Christmas Holidays. Wrapped Christmas Gifts continued being shipped
Overseas to our Troops. A total of 240 "Care Packages" that included 182 "Diddy Boxes" were shipped in
December. Other Mama Cindy Programs Donated to for the Christmas Holidays were: Canandaigua Veteran's Hospital:
200 Pairs of socks wrapped in Christmas Paper, 200 Handmade Christmas Card Candy boxes filled with candy and
28 Gifts for Children of Veteran's (14 Boy/14 Girl) each receiving 7 gifts wrapped in clear wrap and decorated with
curly ribbon. Life Line Seniors associated with Noyes Hospital: 100 Handmade Hot Pads and (6) Sets of 4 Coasters,
100 Dollar General Store Gifts and 100 Handmade Christmas Card Candy Boxes filled with candy. Strong Hospital Nick
Unit: 50 Handmade Hats for Newborns, 12 Sets of Booties and 2 Sets of Hats & Booties. Strong Hospital Children's Unit:
22 Gift Bags each with 7 gifts (11 Boy/11 Girl). Noyes Hospital First Steps Program: 24 Gift Bags with 8 gifts each
(12 Boy/12 Girl) and 14 Gift Bags For Moms filled with a variety of items. Livonia YMCA Children's Program:
29 Gift Bags (16 Boys/13 Girls) each receiving 9 gifts and variety of Christmas Candy. Christmas was shipped to a
Military Family in Italy that have two children and a Military Family in Tennessee with three children and two dogs.
Even the dogs received gifts! With the Wonderful Donations from Avon, Lima and Livonia Dollar General's
Toys For Tots Program, Mama Cindy was able to help supply Christmas for 28 Local Families that included
222 Children. On December 31st, Mama Cindy Shipped packages to our Troops and reached a goal of "18 TONS"
of Supplies Shipped to Our Troops in 12 Countries in 9 Years. Thank You Everyone for Your Continued Support!

January 2014 Donations:

Thomas Snape: $200.00
After 50 News Readers: $155.00
Cindy's Customers: $10.00

So Excited to share that by January 23rd, "ALL 56" Soldiers in the A Company 3/142 Unit Stationed in Kuwait
and just began their Tour December 1, 2013, have been shipped a "Care Package" in their "Own Name!" A total
of 91 "Care Packages" were shipped to our Troops Overseas in the month of January 2014.

February 2014 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $194.00
Cindy's Customers: $17.00

February had Mama Cindy baking for her Troops. Friendship Bread, Brownies, Chocolate Chip Cookies,
Oatmeal Trail Mix Cookies, Cream Cheese Heart Shaped Cookies were shipped with a variety of Chocolates
in celebration of Valentine's Day. This also marked the 9 years of the Mama Cindy Soldier Program shipping
"Care Packages" to our Troops Overseas. Thank You For Your Continued Support Of The Mama Cindy Soldier Program!

March 2014 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $60.00
Howard Judd: $25.00
Mama Cindy: $21.50

Mama Cindy baked cookies, brownies and friendship bread for our Troops in Afghanistan and Kuwait.
Spiritual Items donated were shipped to Chaplain Brian Pidkaminy at Camp Buehring along with Snack
Diddy Boxes. A "Care Package" of K-9 Treats was sent to a Military Working Dog Unit in Kuwait
and also snacks for their Handlers.

April 2014 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $148.95
Jean Alldredge: $100.00
Mama Cindy: $70.74

There was a gathering of "Helping Hands" that filled 460 plastic eggs with Jelly Beans and were
shipped to A&D Company 3/142 Stationed In Kuwait. Mama Cindy received a letter from one Soldier
that received a package and said that he did hide them for the Soldiers to have an Easter Egg Hunt.

May 2014 Donations:

American Legion Post 282 Ladies Auxiliary: $200.00
American Legion Post 282: $150.00
After 50 News Readers: $77.95

A total of 45 Care Packages were sent to our Troops Overseas that included Travel Snack Diddy Boxes.
Thank You Everyone For Your Continued Support Of The Mama Cindy Soldier Program. Know You "Do" Make A Difference!

June 2014 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $365.00
Dansville Methodist Church: $123.50

Thirty Care Packages that included 18 Snack Diddy Boxes were shipped to our Troops Overseas Stationed
in Kuwait and to Sailors aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard. Thank You to the After 50 News Readers for
your Truck Load Of Supplies and $365.00 in monetary donations. The Dansville Methodist Church
Members donated bags of supplies and also donated $123.50 to cover the cost of shipping ten packages
to our Troops in Kuwait. Thank You For Your Continued Support!

July 2014 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $125.00
American Legion Post 282: $100.00

Twenty packages that included 17 Snack Diddy Boxes were shipped to Our Troops Overseas. With the heat
of the summer, the drinks to go mixes adds a bit of flavor to the water they need to keep hydrated.
Travel snacks are especially good for those on Missions Off Base. They fill their pockets and they are Good To Go!
With New Units arriving in August, Mama is busy getting packages ready to ship and "Spoil" their Replacement Units.
God Bless Our Military!

August 2014 Donations:

NY PENN American War Dads: $200.00
Lauren Coe: $200.00
After 50 News Readers: $86.00
Cindy's Customer: $5.00

Thank you NY/PENN American War Dad's for your $200.00 Donation to help cover the shipping cost of sending Care Packages
to Our Troops Overseas. Lauren Coe did a Fund Raiser and donated Mary Kay Gift Bags filled with sunscreen, sun lotion,
chapstick, hand sanitizer, wipes, Kleenex, q-tips, personal care items, playing cards, pocket bibles, cookies, crackers
and a variety of hard candy enough for 150 Soldiers. She also donated $200.00 to help cover the shipping of the
Mary Kay Gift Bags to our Troops Overseas. Thank you After 50 News Readers for Your Continued Support!

September 2014 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $40.00

In September, Mama Cindy Adopted a New Unit Deployed to Afghanistan. Care Packages and Snack Diddy Boxes as well as
the Mary Kay Gift Bags donated by Lauren Coe were shipped to this New Unit. Packages were also shipped to Units
in Kuwait and to Sailors aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard. The Made In American Store Donated "Socks for Soldiers!"
Thank You for Your Continued Support For Our Troops Overseas!

October 2014 Donations:

National Association Of War Dads: $500.00
Haskinville Wesleyan Church: $50.00
Tammie Swancy: $50.00
After 50 News Readers: $89.85
Cindy's Customers: $23.00

Thank You to the Haskinville Wesleyan Church for inviting Mama Cindy to share stories about the Mama Cindy Soldier Programs.
Your combined donation of $100.00 purchased Halloween Candy and filled 200 Treat Bags that were donated to the Canandaigua VA
for our Veterans. A total of 1,800 Treats were packaged and donated. Thank You once again to the National Association Of War Dads
for the monetary donation of $500.00 that will be used to help send Christmas to Our Troops Overseas. The After 50 News Readers
continue to Support the Mama Cindy Soldier Programs and have donated a total of $29,614.65 to date that has been used to help
ship a "Little Bit Of Home" to Our Troops Overseas. God Has Blessed This Program Of Helping People Of Need In Our Community
and Around The World!" "Thank You Father!"

November 2014 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $571.90
Richard Bondi: $100.00
Hal & Jean Schulte: $50.00

Thank You to the After 50 News Readers for the Truck Load of Supplies and Monetary Donations to help ship Christmas to our Troops
Overseas and to help others in need during the Holiday Season. Trevor Cole collected Halloween Candy in a Fund Drive called
"Treats For Troops!" He was able to collect 2,040 pieces of candy that filled 255 bags and Mama Cindy shipped to Troops in five
Countries. A total of 4,336 Halloween Treats were given to Troops and Veterans. Christmas Cards were shipped Overseas with pens so
Troops would be able to send cards home to their Loved Ones back home in time for the Holidays. A total of 6,528 Holiday Cards were
shipped Overseas in Five Countries including a New Unit stationed in Egypt. Mama Cindy has now shipped packages to Troops in 13
Countries since February 2005. Thank You Everyone for helping to keep the Mama Cindy Soldier Program STRONG! December will be
busy with sending Christmas to Our Troops Overseas!

December 2014 Donations:

Geneseo Kiwanis: $1,000.00
Sons Of American Legion 1279: $200.00
After 50 News Readers: $155.00
Jean Alldredge: $50.00
SouthCo Employees: $50.00

Christmas was Shipped to Our Troops Overseas. All packages were wrapped in Christmas Paper. Wigwam Socks and Snack Diddy
Boxes filled with snacks, variety of chocolates and hard candy were shipped to send a Bit Of Christmas to Our Troops for
the Holidays! Also, Large Dog Milk Bones and Tennis Balls were shipped to our Military Working Dogs in Kuwait. Christmas
continues to be shipped to our Troops Overseas for the months of December and January. A Merry Christmas for many with
Your Wonderful Donations and Monetary Funding to cover the cost of Shipping. A total of 4,503 pieces of chocolates and
candy were shipped to our Troops for the Holidays. WHAT A SUGAR RUSH! Thank You for Your Continued Support of the
Mama Cindy Soldier Program All Year Long and Especially for the Holidays!

January 2015 Donations:

Lester Dean: $100.00
Cindy's Customers: $18.00

HAPPY NEW YEAR! January still had Christmas Packages being shipped to Our Troops Overseas. "300" Snack Diddy Boxes
wrapped in Christmas Paper were sent to a Unit of 300 Army Soldiers Stationed in Egypt. What a way to start the New Year!
New Unit in a New Country to Spoil! This is the "First Time" Mama Cindy has shipped this many packages overseas to our Troops
in 10 Years! All made possible by Your Wonderful Donations and Monetary Funding for Shipping! I write to our Troops that their
packages are sent with "Love Of Many" and "Wrapped In Hugs" by Mama Cindy. Thank You for Your Continued Support of the
Mama Cindy Soldier Program in Caring for Our Troops Overseas!

February 2015 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $124.00

February marked the 10TH Year of the Mama Cindy Soldier Program. I created this program on Valentine's Day 2005.
Ten years later, I have shipped 7,193 Care Packages that included 3,317 Diddy Boxes to Troops Stationed in 13 Countries.
Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Japan, Kuwait, Qatar, China, Turkey, Germany, Cuba, Egypt, Africa and Italy. Mama Cindy bakes
for her Troops in February and sends Chocolates and Valentine Cards to our Troops Overseas. A total of 1,960 pieces
of Chocolate, 32 Loaves of Friendship Bread, 152 Brownies, 145 Cookies (sugar, peanut butter, chocolate ship) and
301 Valentine's Cards were shipped in the month of February. A "Baking" Labor Of Love For Our Military Deployed Overseas!

March 2015 Donations:

Mama Cindy: $70.00
After 50 News Readers: $35.00
Cindy's Customers: $20.00

In the month of March, 599 magazines were shipped overseas to Troops. Included in those packages was coffee to go, sugar packs
and creamers. A variety of candy and travel snacks was also shipped in these packages. A way of giving them a Coffee Break.
Sending the variety of magazines will help to help keep them up with current events happening at home.

April 2015 Donations:

Hal Scholtee & Jean Alldredge: $100.00
After 50 News Readers: $110.00
Cindy's Customers: $45.00

Time to begin shipping Personal Care items to our Troops and 2015 Calendars so they can count down the days of their Tour Overseas.
Marking Time until Reunited with their Loved Ones once again. Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, dental picks, mouthwash and
new socks enough for 70 Soldiers in Egypt. A total of 120 (2015) calendars was also shipped.

May 2015 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $255.00

May was a month of Tours for many Units Overseas ending and Replacement Units just beginning their Tours.
Mama Cindy shipped first packages for a Replacement Unit in Afghanistan. 110 Hot Weather Wig Wam Socks,
hand held games, puzzle books, magazines, 2015 calendars, note pads, pens/pencils, and Spiritual Supplies
were sent to the Chaplain of the Replacement Unit. God Bless Our Military!

June 2015 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $150.00
Dansville United Methodist Church: $126.50

June was a month of Units Returning Home and Replacements Units Just Beginning Their Tours.
Mama Cindy still had Units Deployed Overseas, so packages were shipped to Units in:
Japan (USS Bonhomme Richard), Italy, Korea and the K-9 Unit in Kuwait. Personal Care,
Travel Snacks, Hot Weather Socks and Dog Treats for our Military Working Dogs were included
in those packages. GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY!

July 2015 Donations:

American Legion Post 271: $200.00
After 50 News Readers: $177.00
Cindy's Customers: $50.00

Mama Cindy continues to ship care packages to our K-9 Unit in Kuwait, a Military Unit in Italy,
Sailors aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, A Military Unit stationed in Korea and a New Unit
of 100 Airmen stationed in the United Arab Emirates. A total of 68 care packages that included 48
snack diddy boxes were shipped overseas in the month of July. Thank You for your continued
support of Our Troops Overseas. God Bless Our Military!

August 2015 Donations:

American Legion Post 283: $500.00
NY Penn American War Dads: $200.00
Hemlock Fire Department: $200.00
VFW Post 5005: $200.00
After 50 News Readers: $75.00

Thank You to the American Legion Post 283, NY PENN American War Dads, Hemlock Volunteer Fire Department,
VFW Post 5005 and the After 50 News Readers for your monetary donations to help cover the cost of shipping
care packages to Our Troops Overseas. Thank You to the Daughters Of The American Revolution for your
donations of supplies for Our Military Working Dogs Stationed in Kuwait. Mama Cindy adopted a New Unit
of Sailors stationed overseas in Bahrain. I am always excited to adopt a New Unit to Spoil and
Make Wishes Come True! With Your Continued Support, We Can "Grant Many Wishes" For Our Troops Overseas!

September 2015 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $188.95
Cindy's Customers: $10.00

Thank You Everyone for your Donations! Mama Cindy was able to ship 111 Care Packages that included 90 Snack Diddy Boxes
to Our Troops Overseas stationed in Korea, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Every Sailor on Mama's list stationed in
Bahrain have now received packages from the Mama Cindy Soldier Program! Mama Cindy will send Care Packages to Our
Troops Overseas where ever they might be stationed. Our Military needs to know "We Support Them!" God Bless Our Military!

October 2015 Donations:

Francis M. Dalton Post 282: $300.00
National Association Of War Dads: $200.00
Hal Schulte & Jean Alldredge: $100.00
After 50 News Readers: $76.90
Cindy's Customer: $5.00

Halloween Treats were shipped to Troops in Korea, Kuwait, Italy and Bahrain. A Total of 1,450 pieces of candy was shipped overseas.
Thank you to my Grandchildren Skyler, Emma and Emberlyn Hanna for helping Mama Cindy package 10 pieces of candy into snack zip
lock bags for Our Troops Overseas. A Little Treat For Our Troops!

November 2015 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $623.90
Lima American Legion Auxiliary Unit #282: $200.00
Cindy's Customers: $50.00

In November a total of 76 Care Packages that included 6 Diddy Boxes were shipped to Our Troops Overseas. Mama Adopted a
New Unit in Iraq of 380 Soldiers. The first packages sent was enough Breakfast for all 380 Soldiers. Included in each Breakfast
package was: oatmeal, cream of wheat, hot chocolate, coffee, tea and drinks to go. Mama also Adopted a New Unit in Africa and
Sailors aboard the USS Donald Cook. In three days before Thanksgiving, Mama shipped 7,500 Christmas Cards packaged 10 per zip
lock bag with pens to Troops Overseas so they would be able to send Christmas Cards home to their Loved Ones in time for Christmas.
A total of 8,336 pieces of Halloween Candy was shipped to the New Units Adopted. To Our Military Working Dogs, Mama shipped tennis
balls, rope toys and expandable bowls and dog treats to a K-9 Unit in Kuwait. Thank You For Your Continued Support. Now,
GEARING UP FOR CHRISTMAS!

December 2015 Donations:

Geneseo Kiwanis Foundation: $1,009.00
After 50 News Readers: $337.90
Sons Of American Legion Post #1279: $200.00
American War Dads Chapter #54: $150.00
Cindy's Customers: $20.00

Christmas was shipped to Our Troops Overseas. A total of 21 packages weighing 234 pounds supplied Christmas for 185 Soldiers
Overseas. Included in those packages was wrapped Christmas Gifts and 3,330 pieces of Christmas Candy. Thank You for your
continued support of the Mama Cindy Soldier Program. We Can Make A Difference!

January 2016 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $196.00

January packages were shipped to our K-9 Units Overseas in Kuwait and Africa. A variety of Healthy Treats, Play Toys, and Personal
Care Items for our Military Working Dogs donated by a Veterinary Service in Cincinnati , Ohio, was shipped to those Units. Of Course
a Variety of items and 374 pieces of Candy was shipped for the K-9 Handlers. Know you have made our 4 Legged and 2 Legged Soldiers Very Happy!

February 2016 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $301.00

February marks Eleven Years Mama Cindy has been sending Care Packages to Our Troops Overseas. It started with One Unit,
One Country. Now, packages have been shipped to Hundreds of Units Overseas. A total of 7,550 Care Packages Weighing over
20 Tons have been shipped to Troops in 16 Countries! Thank You for Your Continued Support. There were 6 packages weighing
77 pounds shipped to Our K-9 Units in Kuwait and Africa. Included in those packages were Supplies for Our Military Working
Dogs donated by Schuylkill Veterinary Hospital in Pottsville, PA. Also, 137 Valentines created by Nazareth College Students,
1,440 pieces of candy, a variety of snacks and 82 magazines for their Handlers. Labor Of Love For Our Military Working Dogs
and Their Handlers. GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY!

March 2016 Donations:

After 50 News Reader, Alice Tripi: $25.00

In March, 56 packages were shipped to Troops in Kuwait, Africa, Iraq and Bahrain. There were 420 plastic eggs filled with
jelly beans and packaged in Easter grass along with 2,876 pieces of candy that was included in those packages. Mama also baked
brownies and chocolate chip cookies for our Sailors in Bahrain. Mama Cindy received a Wonderful Donation from Master
Yourself Martial Arts Studio in Florida. All donations for our K-9's and their Handlers were shipped to my K-9 Unit
in Africa. Thank You Everyone For Your Kind & Giving Hearts For Our Troops Overseas!

April 2016 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $646.00
Cindy's Customer's: $25.00

Care Packages were shipped to Troops Overseas in Iraq, Kuwait, Africa and Bahrain. K-9 supplies were shipped to a K-9 Unit
Stationed in Africa. A total of 27 Care Packages were shipped to Our Troops Overseas. Thank You to the After 50 News Readers
for a "Truck Load" of Donations and their monetary donation to help cover the cost of shipping. Thank You to Debbie & Steve for their
"Trunk Load" of donations for Our Troops and K-9 Units as well as other Mama Cindy Programs. Thank You to the Livonia,
Bloomfield and Caledonia Dollar General Stores for their donations to the Mama Cindy Soldier Programs. Many Troops Overseas
and People Of Need in Our Community will be Blessed with these donations. ( A Total Dollar Value of $1,678.75) Thank You
For Your Continued Support Of The Mama Cindy Soldier Programs! You Do Make A Difference To Many!

May 2016 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $41.00

A total of 20 care packages were shipped to Troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and Africa. A total of 381 Mother's Day Cards
were shipped overseas so our Troops can send a Special Message Home to their Mothers on Mother's Day. Supplies of Dog Treats were
shipped to our K-9 Units in Kuwait and Africa. God Bless Our Troops and Give Strength & Love to All of Their Mothers
waiting for their Safe Return Home!

June 2016 Donations:

United Methodist Church Dansville: $67.25
After 50 News Readers: $62.00
Mama Cindy: $33.02
Cindy's Customers: $30.00

A total of 23 Care Packages were shipped to our Troops Overseas. Mama Cindy Adopted a Unit of Marines in Romania and Guardsmen
and another K-9 Unit in Saudi Arabia. The Made In America Store in Elma, New York donated 291 pairs of WigWam Socks Valued
at $1,744.00. New Socks were included in those Care Packages Shipped. God Bless Our Military!

July 2016 Donations:

Kathy Wick: $500.00
Charles Wilson: $100.00
After 50 News Readers: $54.00
Mama Cindy: $10.00

A total of 8 care packages were shipped to Units Overseas in Romania and Saudi Arabia. Also, care packages were shipped to our K-9
Unit for our Military Working Dogs in Saudi Arabia. Personal care items, dog toys and healthy snacks were shipped to Our K-9's.
Enough trail mix, hard candy and drink to go mixes were shipped to all 66 Marines in Romania and 124 Guardsmen in Saudi Arabia.
God Bless Our Military!

August 2016 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $281.00
NYPENN American War Dads Inc.: $250.00
Geneseo Kiwainis: $200.00
Cindy's Customers: $30.00

A total of 14 Care Packages were shipped overseas to a Unit of Guardsmen stationed in Saudi Arabia. Enough breakfast bags
were shipped for all 124 Guardsmen. Treats and toys were shipped to the K-9 Unit attached to this Unit and enough Personal
Care Items and New Socks for 60 Guardsmen. All shipped in August. "Thank You For Your Service!"

September 2016 Donations:

Lakeville Fire Department Boot Drive: $1,355.98
After 50 News Readers: $240.00
Cindy's Customers: $20.00

100 Care Packages were shipped to Troops Overseas Stationed in Romania, Africa and Saudi Arabia. Snacks, personal care,
new socks, magazines, DVD movies, comics, reading & writing material were included in those packages. Thank You to
Lakeville Fire Department for your "Boot Drive Donation" of $1,355.98 and Everyone that continue to Support the
Mama Cindy Soldier Program with your Donations of Supplies and Monetary Donations to help cover the cost of Shipping.
You Are Making A Difference In A Soldier's Life! God Bless To All and God Bless Our Military!

October 2016 Donations:

Francis M. Dalton American Legion Post 282: $250.00
National Association Of War Dads: $100.00
After 50 News Readers: $69.00
VFW Post 6780: $25.00

A total of 37 Care Packages were shipped Overseas to Our Troops that included 12 Diddy Boxes. 2,075 pieces of
Halloween Candy was shipped to Units in Africa, Romania and a Unit at Ft Bliss Texas getting ready to ship overseas
in November. Change in Units. Many are returning Home and Mama Cindy will have New Units to Spoil! The Holidays are right
around the corner and Mama will be baking and sending Christmas next to our Troops Overseas. God Bless Our Military
Men, Women and K-9's Serving Our Country!

November 2016 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $621.00
St. Kateri Ladies Guild: $220.00
American Legion Auxiliary Unit #282: $200.00
Irene Chatfield: $100.00
Dansville Tops: $10.00
Cindy's Customers: $10.00

In November, 23 Care Packages were shipped to Our Troops Overseas in Romania, Kuwait, Korea, Africa and a New Unit
in the Desert. Halloween Candy donated by St. Agnes School in Avon, New York (Pre K-5th Grade, 93 Pounds) and Justine
Cole from Livonia School New York (50 Pounds) was shipped to Our Troops Overseas. A total of 2,650 Christmas Cards packaged
10 per zip lock bag with pens was also shipped so that Our Troops Overseas would be able to send Christmas Cards to their
Loved Ones back home in time for Christmas. God Bless Our Military and all that continue to Donate to the Mama Cindy Soldier
program. Know You "ARE" making a Difference!

December 2016 Donations:

Kiwanis District Meeting: $384.00
After 50 News Readers: $405.00
Cindy's Customers: $27.00

In December, 167 Christmas Care Packages were shipped to Our Troops Overseas that included 118 Snack Diddy Boxes. All were
wrapped in Christmas paper so Our Troops could enjoy a little bit of Christmas from Home. A total of 5,290 pieces of candy was
also shipped in those packages. So, Troops could send Christmas Cards home to their Loved ones, 5,600 were shipped. They were
packaged 10 per zip lock bag with a pen. Even Christmas was sent to our Military Working Dogs Serving Our Country Overseas in
Africa. A variety of Dog Toys and Treats were sent for our K-9's to Enjoy! A Merry Christmas Sent To Our Troops Overseas
For The Holidays! Thank You all for your Kind & Giving Hearts!

January 2017 Donations:

Geneseo Kiwanis: $1,030.00
After 50 News Readers: $219.75
Doris Marsh: $100.00
Cindy's Customers: $10.00

Mama Cindy received a large donation of supplies from the Monroe County Department Of Human Services Team 40 in Rochester,
New York along with a list of five new units stationed overseas as well as a unit stationed at Camp LeJune, NC and a unit stationed
at Camp Pendelton, CA. It took Mama Cindy a total of 23 hours to sort, prepackage and package to ship all the supplies donated
to the list of units they wanted to receive the supplies they collected. A total of 21 care packages were filled with personal
care items and they also supplied lunch, breakfast and snacks for each unit. Three packages were sent to each unit. The monetary
donation from the District Meeting Of Area Kiwanis Clubs ($384.00) covered the cost of shipping ($363.75). Mama Cindy has now
adopted these units overseas and will continue to ship care packages to these units during their deployment. Mama Cindy also
shipped personal care items to Troops already adopted and deployed overseas in Africa, Kuwait, Korea and Iraq. In the month
of January, Mama Cindy baked Friendship Bread and Brownies and shipped to Troops Overseas.
"God Bless Our Military and Their Families!"

February 2017 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $77.80
Cindy's Customers: $23.00

In February, 39 care packages were shipped overseas to our Troops. Homemade Valentine Cards donated by Nazareth
College Students were sent with Sunday Comics and a variety of candy. A total of 3,883 pieces of candy and 1,711
Sunday Comics were shipped. Howie Sexton age 7 from Livonia, New York had a "Army Birthday Camp". He invited
9 friends and asked that they "Not" bring a gift but candy for our Troops. During his Birthday Celebration,
they made cards and wrote messages to our Troops. There was a total of 2,132 pieces of candy. I put one card,
three Sunday Comics and twenty-five pieces of candy in a zip lock bag. Howie giving up what could have been nine
gifts for his birthday was able to reach "98 Soldiers" in Africa, Kuwait, Afghanistan and Korea. I was so Honored
and Blessed to meet such a Wonderful and Caring Heart of a Child. Our Future and a "True American!"

March 2017 Donations:

American War Dads Chapter 54: $250.00
After 50 News Readers: $104.75
Richard Wightman: $50.00

In March, a total of 21 care packages were shipped to Units in Kuwait, Africa and Afghanistan. 420 Sunday
Comics and 1,491 pieces of Candy was also included in those packages. A "Special Thank You" to:
Campbell American War Dads Chapter 54, Sons Of The American Legion Post 1279 and Campbell
American Legion-Robert N. Austin Post 1279 for their Wonderful Donation of Supplies and
Donation Check in the amount of $250.00 to help cover the cost of shipping packages to our Troops.
Mama Cindy received a huge donation from the Schuylkill Veterinary Hospital located in
Pottsville, PA of K-9 Toys and Treats for our Military Working Dogs Serving Overseas.
Thank You to ALL for your Continued Support! Your Donations are reaching Our Troops Serving
Our Country Overseas! Hand To Hand~Heart To Heart! God Bless Our Military and Their Families.

April 2017 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $757.00
Mt. Morris Kiwanis: $50.00

In the month of April, 12 Care Packages were Shipped to our K-9 Units in Africa and Kuwait. The
complete donation from the Schoylkill Veterinary Hospital in Pottsville, PA, from Buffalo After 50 News Readers
and Debbie & Steve Kervin For Our Military Working Dogs was shipped Overseas. CPT Pagan from a Unit in Kuwait
"Made A Wish" for Brownies and Cheese Puffs. "Wish Granted!" Mama Shipped a variety of brownies and many bags
of cheese puffs.

May 2017 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $101.00
Cindy's Customer: $5.00

In the month of June 43 packages were shipped to Troops in Kuwait and Africa that included 36 Diddy Boxes.
There was 2,205 pieces of Hard Candy and a Variety of Sunday Comics included in those packages.

June 2017 Donations:

Richard & Patrica Bond: $100.00
After50 News Readers: $82.50
Dansville United Methodist Church: $67.25
Livonia Seniors: $30.00

A total of 49 Care Packages that included 42 Snack Diddy Boxes were shipped to Troops Overseas in
Kuwait, Afghanistan and Africa. Donations of supplies for our Military Working Dogs were donated
by the OPUS Group in Indianapolis, IN and sent to our K-9 Units stationed in Kuwait and Africa.
Many Units are coming to their end of their Deployment Overseas and Replacement Units are heading
Overseas to begin their Tours. Thank You for your Continued Support Of Our Military Men, Women and
Military Working Dogs Serving Our Country Overseas. God Bless Our Military!

July 2017 Donations:

Harrison Lee Post 283: $500.00
After 50 News Readers: $651.00
Cindy's Customers: $10.00

No Packages were shipped in the month of July. First time NO Care Packages were shipped in a month
in 12 years! Troops Ending their Tours and Replacement Units arriving, Mama Cindy was waiting for Active APO's
Of Replacement Units in order to continue shipping Care Packages Overseas. For Sure August Will Be A Busy Month!

August 2017 Donations:

Haskinville Wesleyan Church: $307.00
After 50 News Readers: $113.00

August had Mama Cindy back on track shipping Care Packages to Our Troops Overseas Adopting Replacement Units.
A total of 59 Care Packages were shipped to Troops Overseas Stationed in Kuwait, Africa and Afghanistan.
Five more "Bags Of Hope" were donated to the Canandaigua Veteran's Hospital for our Homeless Veterans.
The Haskinville Wesleyan Church donated $307.00 for the Mama Cindy Nicaragua Backpack/School Supply Program.
School starts in February. A child in Nicaragua has to have a backpack with school supplies and a uniform
in order to attend school. In February 2017, the Mama Cindy Soldier Program helped Skyler Hanna and
Tiffany Irish with their Service Program. We were able to help send 21 children to attend school. With this
donation, we are able to send more backpacks filled with School Supplies. The Goal for February 2018 is to
double the amount we sent in 2017. Thank You for your continued support of All the Mama Cindy Soldier Programs
to help people of need in our communities and around the world. We Can Make A Difference! God Bless!

September 2017 Donations:

After 50 News Readers: $61.00

In September 34 Care Packages were shipped to Troops Stationed Overseas in Kuwait and Africa. Mama Cindy
also sends care packages to the Red Cross Unit in Kuwait that reaches many Troops that flow thru Kuwait
every week. With now adopting two Replacement Units, one in Kuwait and the other in Afghanistan
care packages will continue to flow to the Replacement Units. God Bless Our Military. Thank You
For Your Continued Support!

October 2017 Donations:

National Association Of War Dads: $200.00
After 50 News Readers: $88.00

In October 6 Care Packages were sent to Troops in Kuwait, Africa and Afghanistan. In zip lock bags
comics, cookies, candy canes and wooden pen kits donated by Help Heal Veterans, ( Therapeutic Craft Kits).
Gearing up for the Holidays. Mama Cindy has 28 boxes of Christmas Cards with 30 zip lock bags of
Christmas Cards and a pen in each bag. A total of 8,400 Christmas Cards prepared by Diane Judson, will
shipped to Our Troops Overseas so they are able to send Christmas Cards home to their Loved Ones in
time for Christmas. Thank You For Your Continued Support of the Mama Cindy Soldier Programs!
We can make a difference One Heart At A Time. God Bless!

November 2017 Donations:

Geneseo Kiwanis: $1,000.00
Doris Marsh: $1,000.00
After 50 News Readers: $546.00
Francis M Dolton Post 282: $250.00
Auxilary Unit Post 282: $200.00
Richard Bondi: $100.00

A total of 42 packages were shipped in November to troops overseas. Snacks and Treats were sent to
my K-9 Unit in Afghanistan for our Military Working Dogs and their Handlers. A total of 7,760
Christmas Cards packaged 10 per zip lock bag with pens were sent to All my current Units stationed
overseas in Africa, Kuwait and Afghanistan so that a Soldier would be able to send Christmas Cards
home to their Loved Ones back home in time for Christmas. Thank You Diane Judson for packaging
these for Mama Cindy! My Troops also received a total of 4,155 pieces of candy donated from
Growing Smiles, a dentist office in East Amherst, New York. The donation weighed 104 pounds!
Their office collected the Halloween Candy For Our Troops! Mama Cindy packaged 25 pieces of candy
in a zip lock bags. I put a note in each box that read: "Got A Sweet Tooth? Enjoy!" This donation
filled 13 boxes!

December 2017 Donations:

Son's Of American Legion Post #1279: $200.00
After 50 News Readers: $166.00

A total of 26 Christmas Care Packages were shipped to Units Overseas in Kuwait, Africa and Afghanistan.
This includes K-9 Units in Africa and Afghanistan. Everything was wrapped in Christmas Paper and Mama
Cindy made Christmas Card Candy Boxes and filled them with candy. 2,400 pieces of candy was shipped
from the 46 Pounds of Candy Donated by Howie Sexton, age 7 from Livonia, collected after Halloween
from the Livonia Primary and Middle School. Mama Cindy wrapped, shipped and donated 2,006 presents.
Donations wrapped as gifts, were donated to: Canandaigua Veteran's Hospital for Veterans, Homeless Veterans
and Children of Veterans, Life Line Seniors, First Steps Program at Noyes Hospital in Dansville,
Strong Hospital, Ronald McDonald House and also helped to provide Christmas for 10 Local Families.
Mama Cindy also baked and delivered Cookie Trays and Baskets to: Livingston County Sheriff's Department,
Livonia Highway Department, Kevin Dougherty's, ESL Geneseo Branch, Five Star Bank Lakeville Branch,
Community Bank Livonia Branch, Noyes: Life Line Office, First Steps Program Office and Surgical Department,
Canandaigua Veteran's Volunteer Office, Livonia Dollar General, Hemlock & Livonia Post Office. Just a
Yummie way to say Thank You to those in Our Community that provide a Service. Thank You For Your
Continued Support Of The Mama Cindy Soldier Programs!


MAMA CINDY SOLDIER PROGRAM Cynthia L. Strasburg 5002 Old Bald Hill Road Hemlock, New York 14466 E-mails: italianess47@wmconnect.com & Italianess56@rochester.rr.com (585) 367-3780
The Livingston County Mentoring Program - H.O.P.E. The Livingston County Mentoring Program -H.O.P.E (Helping One Person Excel) Youth Mentoring Service Project, put together a three week project from January 1-January 19. In this time frame, they collected donations of items to ship to the soldiers stationed over seas and also did many projects to raise money for the cost of shipping the packages. We gathered at the Fellowship Hall in Livonia on January 20,2006 to package the items. It was wonderful to see the faces of the adults and the children so excited to be involved in helping Mama Cindy and the Soldier Project. Dawn Woodburn helped to organize the packaging while Mama Cindy and Lyn Swift packaged the baked goods. Mama Cindy took her photo albums filled with pictures of the soldiers that receive these care packages so that the children could see the faces of those receiving the packages. They also had a table set up so that Valentines cards could be created by the children to send in each package. The organization was hoping to collect enough items to fill 20-30 packages. I am proud to say they were able to fill 72 care packages. Each package contained magazines, books, personal care items, DVD's, CD's, cookies, candy and a letter about the mentoring program as well as a hand made Valentine. Pictures were taken during the three hours of packaging and I sent pictures in the packages so that the soldiers receiving the packages could see the faces of those sending the packages. This organization also raised $486.00 to help cover the cost of shipping. All packages have been sent to our military men and women stationed over seas. A HUGE THANK YOU to all that worked so hard in a short period of time to send a bit of home to a soldier so far away. This was a wonderful example of Hand to Hand~~Heart to Heart. BIG HUGS TO ALL!

2007 Community Service Awards Recipients: Justin MacCarthy, Owner of Lakeville & Avon McDonald's for their continued support for our Troops and the Children in our Community and around the world. They continue to donated items to ship to our military men and women and Happy Meal Toys for the children in Iraq and Afghanistan. A recent donation from Lakeville McDonald's was handed out to the children attending the Hemlock Fair. Mama Cindy, dressed in different costumes each day handed out Happy Meal Toys to the children on the Fair Grounds. A total of 1,500 toys were handed out in the five days of the fair. Then, 20 boxes were sent to children overseas through the Mama Cindy Soldier Program. Livonia Post Office for their continued support in helping to ship packages to our Troops stationed overseas. Over 1,000 packages have been sent to our military men and women as well as packages sent to the military in their Humanitarian Efforts to help people in other countries. Dansville Home Video for their continued donations of DVD Movies and monetary donations in the Take A Soldier To The Movies Program through the Mama Cindy Program. Over 500 DVD Movies have been shipped overseas to help entertain the Troops. Two Of Hearts, Carole and Laura Smith for their donation of 200 Building Bridges Music CD's to help uplift the Spiritual Support for our military men and women. Their Christian CD has been listened to around the world to help comfort our military and has been used as Sunday Worship on some military bases.
2007 Children Community Service Awards Recipients: Teresa Fellows: Teresa, from Livonia, was involved with the Lakeville Fire Department Explorer Program and the Ladies Auxiliary for over 5 years. (Easter Egg Hunts, Christmas with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, fundraising and providing support at fire scenes.) She taught Sunday School for the Lakeville United Church of Christ, was chosen for Livonia School Crew Leader Program and has helped Mama Cindy with process of packaging for our Troops stationed overseas. The C.O.R.A.L. Program at Honeoye Central School: This program's main premise is Challenging Others to be Responsible Active Leaders. Since the beginning of this program, they have donated over $5,000 to worldwide charities. They have also volunteered in their community to cleaning up highways, parks, cemeteries and the school courtyard. All of the monetary donations have been generated from their Culinary Arts, Technology and Horticulture Businesses that are a part of the CORAL Curriculum. They also donated to the Humanitarian Program for the Children of Iraq through the Mama Cindy Soldier Program. The Hope, Youth Mentoring Program Of Livingston County: They received this award for their continued support of helping our 6-14 year old boys and girls who could use extra support in their lives with caring adult mentors in a 1 on 1 relationship. Every year, they work together in their community to help others. National Mentoring Month in January of 2006, they completed many projects to raise money and donations to ship to our Troops overseas. In 28 days, they collected enough donations to fill 73 boxes and raised over $500.00 to help in the cost of shipping those boxes through the Mama Cindy Soldier Program.

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