The Howard Gardner Post No. 281 American Legion has been busy the past couple of months collecting empty inkjet cartridges and used cell phones for the \u201cSoldiers for Soldiers\u201d campaign, which raises money for children who have lost a parent during the war on terror.
\nAccording to Bob Nein, adjutant for the Tyrone American Legion, on November 17, the first shipment of 350 inkjet cartridges and 125 cell phones were sent to Fallon O\u2019Brien, founder of the \u201cSoldiers for Soldiers\u201d project.
\nThe total monies for the shipment equaled $725.
\nThe Tyrone Legion has been collecting empty inkjet cartridges and used cell phones to raise money for \u201cAmerican Legacy Scholarship\u201d for the children of military personnel killed since September 11, 2001.
\nSteering committee members for the local \u201cSoldiers for Soldiers\u201d program include: Talmadge Cupp, Mark Laird, Willie Martinez, William Moses, Bob and Jean Nein, Steve Sellers, Wayne Shirk, Don Wagner, Sue Wheland and Post No. 281 Commander, Fred Zanghi, Jr.
\nNationally, \u201cSoldiers for Soldiers\u201d was started by two active duty Air Force service members, Staff Sgt. Kenneth and Airman 1st Class Fallon O\u2019Brien, when the husband and wife team started collecting empty inkjet cartridges and used cell phones both on and off their military base.
\nFallon found a company that buys used cell phones and inkjet printer cartridges that was willing to pay $1 for the inkjet cartridges and $3 for every used cell phone collected.
\nLocally, the Tyrone American Legion Post No. 281 serves as the central collection location. The Daily Herald is also a drop off point as well as the Tyrone Area Chamber of Commerce office.
\nThe Legion members would like to thank everyone involved in the campaign. Also, members would like to remind area residents that the collection continues for the \u201cSoldiers for Soldiers\u201d campaign.
\nFor more information, visit the American Legion web site at www.legion.org and click on \u201cSoldiers for Soldiers\u201d or call Post No. 281 at 684-3342.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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