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Call it Operation Uplift: The Sequel. The Forsyth based effort to send care packages to Georgia National Guard troops has been revived to help support the soldiers in Afghanistan. Monroe County residents worked hard four years ago to shower members of the 48th National Guard Brigade and the Forsyth-based 148th Support Battalion with care packages while they were in Iraq. Now, with these units deployed to Afghanistan, Operation Uplift is being re-deployed as well.
The group is collecting items to send as many care packages as possible to the troops. The goal is to get the first round of packages to the troops in time for the holidays. Organizers for the effort include: Connie Ham with Middle Georgia Realty, David Davis with 1st Franklin Financial, Mike Lewis with The Vietnam Veterans Legion, the American Red Cross Central Georgia Chapter, and Volunteer Macon.
Collection sites have been designated at the following locations for anyone wishing to donate any of the approved items listed.
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ERA Connie Ham Middle Georgia Realty - 78 N. Lee Street in Forsyth
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1st Franklin Financial - 109-D Patrol Road in Forsyth
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Walker Chiropractic - 255 Tift College Drive in Forsyth
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Bass Pro Shop - 5000 Bass Pro Boulevard in Macon
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American Red Cross/Volunteer Macon Office - 195 Holt Avenue in Macon
The military has limited the types of items they allowed shipped to soldiers. Below is a list of the only items being collected and shipped.
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White Socks
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Mens Flip Flops
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Bar Soap
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Tooth Brush/Paste
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Dental Floss
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Deodorant
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Baby Wipes
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Q-Tips
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Shaving Accessories
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Hard Candy/Gum
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Beef Jerky/Slim Jims
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Mixed Nuts
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Extension Cords
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Phone Cards
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Batteries (AA preferred)
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In addition to donating items, residents can donate money to cover the shipping costs. Operation Uplift has set up an account at Monroe County Bank to cover those cost.
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