A public service announcement from the Canadian Coalition for Democracies:
Operation Rudolph: Thanking Canadian soldiers for defending democracy in Afghanistan
OTTAWA, Oct. 20, 2005 /CNW/ – The Canadian Coalition for Democracies (CCD) today launched its national gift giving program, code named “Operation Rudolph.” The program will allow CCD to send holiday gifts and thank you notes from adults and students to Canadian Armed Forces personnel who are defending democracy in Afghanistan.
“CCD is seeking to raise contributions from Canadians to purchase a gift package for each of our soldiers serving in Afghanistan during Christmas,” said Tony Clement, Chair, CCD Advisory Board and National Campaign Spokesperson. “Included in the gift packages will be letters to our soldiers from Canadian students as well as some personal items suggested by soldiers.” The average cost of a gift package is expected to be $25.
Gift packages and letters of support will be sent to each Canadian soldier in Afghanistan with the cooperation of the Department of National Defence during the second week of December and will arrive before Christmas.
“Initial support has been overwhelming. We cannot thank Canadians enough,” James Hunter, project co-chair added “Sending our troops a taste of home over the holidays will let each of them know that we support them and what they’re doing in defence of democracy.”
The CCD is working with teachers to encourage Canadian students to write what is expected to be thousands of letters in support of our soldiers. These letters will be included with the gifts. The Department of National Defense has agreed to transport the packages to Afghanistan.
“This project will connect Canadians from all walks of life with our soldiers who are putting their lives on the line,” added Naresh Raghubeer, Executive Director, CCD. “It is important for us to recognize the sacrifices our soldiers and their families are making and for us to say thank you.”
“We urge Canadians to support this worthy initiative by making a contribution toward the purchase of gift packages for our soldiers,” added Clement. “No amount is too small.”
Tax-deductible donations can be made online at CCD’s secure website http://canadiancoalition.com/operationrudolph.shtml.
Corporate or individual sponsorships are also welcome.
Cheques can be made payable to “CCC – Operation Rudolph” and mailed to “Operation Rudolph, c/o Canadian Coalition for Democracies,” PO Box 72602, 345 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3J0, Canada.
We extend our thanks to our initial supporters including the Department of National Defence, Canada Christian College, Wal-Mart, Corus Entertainment and participating schools across Canada.
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For more information:
Tony Clement, Advisory Board Chair
Canadian Coalition for Democracies
Tel. 416-617-5551
[email protected]
http://CanadianCoalition.com/operationrudolph.shtmlNaresh Raghubeer, Executive Director
Canadian Coalition for Democracies
Tel 416-963-8998, Mobile 416-452-6957
[email protected]
http://www.CanadianCoalition.comFounded in 2003, the Canadian Coalition for Democracies (CCD) is a non- partisan, multi-ethnic, multi-denominational organization of concerned Canadians dedicated to the protection and promotion of democracy at home and abroad.
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