Time to "Fill the Boat" in Orlando for homeless veterans kids

I was at the defense contractors conference on Wednesday and met one of the people behind this effort. Wonderful group of people doing this for such a great cause. When we read about homeless veterans, we all too often forget about their kids. If you live in the Orlando area, stop by one of these locations. I will be at the WalMart about 2:00 with my camera.

News Release

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary to “Fill the Boat” for children of homeless Vet's.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 17-11 (Orlando, FL) will be attempting to “FILL THE BOAT(S)” in support of children of homeless Veterans (in Osceola, Orange, and Seminole counties) between the hours of 10am and 4pm on December 8, 2012 in front of BIG LOTS and KMART located at 2311 West Vine Street. Kissimmee, FL, and WAL-MART located at 11250 East Colonial Dr. Orlando,FL

The goal for 2012 is to provide gifts to children (ages newborn to 17) who otherwise wouldn't be able to celebrate Christmas. With your help, and generosity of the community, we are confident that this goal can be met.

BOGGY CREEK AIRBOAT RIDES will be providing the boat(s) to filled at the Kissimmee location

"THE BUNKER" Cpl Larry E. Smedley Museum, will provide a Vietnam war era US Navy PBR (Patrol Boat River like that one that was in the movie Apocalypse now) Along with a Deuce and a half truck, a willies Jeep. At the Wal-Mart location.

We are pleased to have the Kissimmee Police and Fire departments as well as the Orange County Sheriffs Office Marine unit along with members of the United States armed forces, and the Civil Air Patrol (U.S.A.F. Auxiliary) joining us this year. So, donate a toy and meet your hometown hero's.

Any news coverage or announcement would be greatly appreciated for this worthy event.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (30,000 members) is the uniformed volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard created by an Act of Congress in 1939.