The ball is rolling

A couple weeks ago I wrote that all I wanted for Christmas was medical supplies for the local pediatric hospital here in Kabul. They're really hurting for just the basics and I requested your support.

I'm happy to say that so far, six boxes have arrived here at ISAF HQ. Ironically, not a single box came from anyone on the original e-mail list. It's all from total stangers who many of you contacted. Thank you for passing the message to your friends and families. I'm also getting plenty of e-mails from people I've never met.

Below are a few excerpts from those e-mails.

Dave,

I heard you on 700 WLW the other evening and was appalled at what is going on in this hospital. I wrote down the items from your blog that are needed. I will be going back to college in a week and meeting with a group I am involved in that does community service. I think this would be a great project for us to do. Merry Christmas.

- Liz

Hi Dave,

I heard you last night on 700, pretty interesting stuff. I have a lot of business contacts over here, and want to see if we can help with the kids. Our rugby team also raises money for charities so that is another avenue we could generate some funds. Are their specific types of medical items you need? Thanks again for your service, we appreciate it.

- Mark

Dear Mr. Hecht,

My name is Terri, I am the sister of a woman who goes to church with your wife. We are also military stationed at Nellis AFB in Nevada. Your story touched my heart and I took my son with me today and we bought gauze, neosporin, tape and my son insisted on the band aids. I mailed it priority so you should get it within 6 days. Thank you for caring about people you don't know.

- Terri

Please continue to support this cause. Help pass the word and feel free to give out my e-mail and mailing address. Now that the ball is rolling... let's keep it rolling.

My address is:

Dave Hecht

US NSE (PAO)

HQ ISAF

APO AE 09356