My daughters, Alexia(age 12)and Haley (age 10), and I wanted to do something special for Dan for his birthday this year, something big like his heart; something big like the impact he's had on our lives as a wonderful proud father and a great strong husband. His current year long deployment to Afghanistan has already felt so long to us all and we are thankful we are getting closer to the 6th month mark. I know how much he has enjoyed our family mail over the past months as it passes the time and gives him something to look forward too. Mail from home makes him feel supported which helps keep his spirits and moral high. Now I need your help….Our idea – OPERATION BIRTHDAY MAIL - Show a lot of support and love on a GRAND SCALE!
SECRET MISSION OBJECTIVE: To wish Dan Leonard a very happy 35th birthday, and at the same time show him a little love and support for his current deployment.
GOAL: 3,500 pieces of Happy Birthday mail delivered to him in Afghanistan.
DURATION: September 6, 2011 through his entire Birthday Month of OCTOBER, 2011.
MISSION PARAMETERS:
Well, it’s really simple and I need your support. Send a birthday card, a birthday note, or even a small post it note with Happy Birthday written on it. That’s it! Or maybe, a postcard with a personalized greeting. Whatever works best for you. It’s not complicated. Make it a serious card, or write him a little friendly note. Find a funny card, and just sign your name. Make some artwork on your computer, print it out, and stick it in an envelope. It will only cost you the regular postage stamp (44 cents) and I have included below an example of how to address the envelope.
It would be nice if we could show that this is an organized effort. To do so all of us can include “OPERATION BIRTHDAY MAIL” somewhere on the outside of your envelope. Let him know that we’re all in this together.
Please help me spread the message; the more people we get to help send mail the better! Please email this message to as many people as you can think of. Ask your family and co- workers to help. Any question please feel free to email me: alternativehealthsolutionsnj@gmail.com
Don't forget to get your mail out soon since Dan's 35th birthday is on October 1st, which means we have to have the mail out to him in time for delivery in Afghanistan; no later than November 1, 2011.
Thank you for your support and love!
The Leonard Girls – Michelle Alexia & Haley
Ps. Leave us a little comment below that you have participated so we can see maybe how many birthday cards he received :0)
Update: Here is a FABULOUS article written on this story read more here: http://debandjohn.net/2011/09/operation-birthday-mail-needs-you/
Update: THE LOVE HAS BEGUN POURING IN FOR HIM!
