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Flip Flops for the Wounded
Jul 14, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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Hello once again from the desert.  I'm now past my 1/2 way point and it feels great knowing there are fewer days ahead than are behind.  But there is still a lot of work to be done.  The weather here has taken another turn.  Now it's not just incredibly hot, but the winds have turned off the nearby water and now we settle into the mid/late summer pattern of steam.  The overnight low last night was 84 with a dew point of 84.  Some people pay to have that kind of steambath...we get to enjoy it for free!

Now, on to good news. For those of you who have been gathering your men's flip flops I now have a drop off point.  Mark Christopher...host of "The Mark Christopher Show" on The BIG 550 KTRS... (M-F Noon-3pm) has brought the folks at KTRS into the mix.  They will be serving as the main drop off location.  I'm also working with my good friends at the Mail Depot in O'Fallon, MO to arrange for shipping.

If you're just hearing about the flip flops...here's the deal.  When our guys are wounded they are rushed directly to the closest medical care.  They often are stripped down....and have no clothing.  I was talking with some of the medical folks here a couple of weeks ago to see if there was anything they could use...and they suggested flip flops.  Especially men's flip flops.  This gives them something to wear (and then pitch) while they are at the receiving treatment.  They also suggested small lap blankets for them to cover up with on the plane when they get transported from theatre hospital to larger european medical facilities.

To help drum up support for this drive I will be going on Mark's show either later today (Tuesday) or Wednesday.  Listen in to get more details.  As always thank you for your support! 

-Chris

 

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IbKat read my blog view my photos
Jul 15, 2008 | 8:32 AM

First Ive heard of it sounds like a great
idea! Good luck to the troops!
perkypolock read my blog view my photos
Jul 15, 2008 | 10:00 AM

Sweet, Chris..Market Basket has been waiting on me to give them the go.. We are going to put a stand outside their building for a few weekends our goal is to gather at least 500 pair...Wish us luck!
ChrisHiggins read my blog view my photos
Jul 15, 2008 | 11:31 AM

Wow...if you get 500... we won't need anymore. I would be happy with 100 total...but I'll take 500. Nothing flashy. The guys just want to be able to get around without walking in their bare feet.
Medic06 read my blog view my photos
Jul 15, 2008 | 12:19 PM

They deserve to not be walking on bare feet!

Having said that Chris does KTRS have a address that I could mail a package with the shoes in it? I dont have time to make it down to ktrs any time soon! That would help out tremendously! (sp)
ChrisHiggins read my blog view my photos
Jul 15, 2008 | 12:42 PM

Medic...Great idea!

I'll have that information a little later after the interview which is coming up here shortly....in like 30 minutes.
reb333 view my photos
Jul 15, 2008 | 1:27 PM

Chris,
Great hearing your voice just now. I've e-mailed my Farmer's agent to make sure he knows that he's "collecting flip flops" I hope you get the 500 that perky is forecasting. Can't wait til you get home.
ChrisHiggins read my blog view my photos
Jul 15, 2008 | 4:32 PM

Operation Flip Flop or Drop

Here is the mailing address if you can't catch one of the Farmer's Insurance drop off locations...or the Mail Depot in O'Fallon, MO.

KTRS
638 West Port Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63146
VBallR read my blog
Jul 15, 2008 | 5:28 PM

Sweet! That's just across the street from where I work. Thanks so much for the address Capt.

btw, I got a letter last night from my adopt-a-soldier and he is a really great guy. He even shared his Oreos with his buddies. hehehe.
reb333 view my photos
Jul 15, 2008 | 6:26 PM

My agent has the info and is ready to collect.
I just sent out an e-mail to my friends. Let's hope for lots of flip flops and lap blankets.
anderdal
Jul 15, 2008 | 9:30 PM

Hi Chris,
I don't think my first attempt went through so I'm sending this again just in case.

My name is Dale and I am the Sr. Vice Commander at VFW Post 8677 in Fairview Hts, IL. I am an Air Force/Desert Storm vet. Our Commander heard your plea and asked me to check into your flip flop request. After checking the blog it looks like it may be covered already. We would still like to help in any way we can so please let us know what ever you need and we will get right on it. Thanks to you and everyone with you . We support our troops and want to help.

VFW-8677@charterinternet.com
Dale
ChrisHiggins read my blog view my photos
Jul 15, 2008 | 11:08 PM

Dale, great to meet you and thanks for your service! I'll keep you in mind as this whole thing unfolds. I'm getting a feeling this may get much bigger than I originally expected...which is AWESOME!

One thing I failed to touch on in the interview were those lap blankets. I would equate them to something you might see your grandma have over her legs while she's in the rocking chair...if that makes sense.

I can't thank everyone enough...starting with the BIG 550 (now I know where the BIG comes from..heart!) on through all of you who are helping as well.

Well, the sun is up here on Wednesday morning and it's time to start heading in for work.
habiem
Jul 16, 2008 | 11:34 PM

If anyone wants to help this cause, a group of parents over on Peatot are trying to get something together. You can check it out at:

http://www.peatot.com/conversation.php?conversation_id=
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reb333 view my photos
Jul 20, 2008 | 11:24 AM

Flip flops and lap blankets purchased and delivered.
I hope everyone is sending an e-mail request to everyone in their address book.
Flaglady read my blog view my photos
Jul 23, 2008 | 10:55 PM

Chris do they need T-Shirts also? Many times groups sell t-shirts for whatever function they are promoting and they have tons of leftovers and don't need them anymore. In the past A Soldiers Wish List received the shirts and sent them out for the wounded.

http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=riIKTb1WGHM

This is a new video put together by a volunteer from A Soldiers Wish List. I hope you like.
FIGMAN read my blog view my photos
Aug 9, 2008 | 12:25 AM

Chris,

I have been working with Mark at the BIG 550 to get all the Farmers Agents to help out....so far we have collected hundreds of pairs.....great idea friend and we are glad to help....FIGMAN......Lance Mayfield @ Farmers
scott1960
Sep 7, 2008 | 6:13 PM

capt chris just dropped off some flip flops that my grand son got to help out . hope you are ok . SEE YOU SOON
scott1960
Sep 7, 2008 | 6:14 PM

LAP BLANKETS TO COME.
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