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Wal-Mart and Coast Guard Spouse's Association
of Ketchikan Team Up to Fulfill Wishes

 

November 30, 2004
Tuesday


Ketchikan, Alaska - The Coast Guard Spouse's Association of Ketchikan is again teaming up with Wal-Mart and WISH to ensure a merry Christmas for many needy Ketchikan families. The Coast Guard Spouse's Association has placed a decorated tree in Wal-Mart where people can select families or individuals for whom to buy gifts. WISH (Women In Safe Homes) has provided the information for families in need.

Saturday the Coast Guard Spouse's Association of Ketchikan set up the WISH treet at Wal-Mart and decorated the cart where donated items can be dropped off. Donated items will be accepted starting November 27th through Dec 23rd.


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Pictured are members of the Coast Guard Spouse's Association of Ketchikan who donated their time and effort to set up the WISH tree on November 27th.
The WISH tree is pictured in the background.


This is the 2nd year for the Coast Guard Spouse's Association of Ketchikan and Wal-Mart to work together helping WISH families have a happy holiday. According to Shana Nielsen of the Coast Guard Spouse's Accociation, last year's efforts were a great success and many WISH families were overwhelmed by the generosity of Ketchikan.

To make donations simply select a numbered ornament from the WISH tree and make purchases according to the information on the ornament. Items can be dropped off after purchase in the decorated cart next to the Wal-Mart Customer Service Center.

For additional information contact Kathleen Wiedenhoeft at wiedenhft@aol.com or 247-5160. Wiedenhoeft is the chair of the Coast Guard Spouse's Association of Ketchikan


 

Source of News & Photograph:

Coast Guard Spouse's Association of Ketchikan

 

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