Operation G.I. Jingle: Connecting Military Families For The
Holidays
This Christmas, there's a new kind of care package going out to
the U.S. Military. Although they can't eat, wear, or stow its'
contents in their mess kits, it's a little reminder of home that
our troops can take along with them wherever they go. It's
called Operation G.I. Jingle -- and it's a special way for
military moms and dads to "visit" with their kids back home this
holiday season.
A G.I. Jingle is a professionally produced video of "the real
Santa Claus" speaking directly to the kids of G.I.s, along with
a letter from Santa that parents can customize with their
personal messages of love, hope and reassurance. It is one of a
series of Jinglegram Greetings that give kids around the world
the thrill of a visit with Santa Claus right from the comfort of
home. Jinglegram Greetings are all absolutely FREE!
"Considering the amount of death and destruction shown on the
nightly news, it's an awfully heavy burden for a child to have
to wonder about the whereabouts, well-being and safety of their
mom or dad," says Lisa Steinke, a co-founder of
www.Jinglegram.com -- and herself a mother of three young
children.
"Year after year, decade after decade, kids have been thrilled
to visit with Santa Claus," says Lori Anne Wardi, the other
co-founder of www.Jinglegram.com. "He's the one man in the world
who can make all their biggest dreams come true. And for that
reason, when kids see and hear Santa on their computer screen
relaying the heartfelt wishes of their military mom or dad, it
helps to assure them that everything's going to be all right."
Last year, more than 2,000 G.I.s had a chance to "visit" with
their children at home by sending a G.I. Jingle from Santa
Claus. This year, Lisa and Lori Anne hope to increase that
number exponentially. After all, says Lisa, "what better care
package could a military mom or dad get than the knowledge that
they've helped to make their child's heart happy for the
holidays."
Jinglegram.com is appealing to webmasters, broadcasters, news
writers, and citizens of all backgrounds to spread the word
about Operation G.I. Jingle so that as many military families as
possible can take advantage of this unique, free Christmas gift!