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G.I. Go Carepackages Reach Soldiers Abroad and Kids with Cancer
2/12/06
Article by: G.I. GO Staff writer James Fanous
The G.I. GO Fund, a non-profit organization supporting the troops, celebrated Valentine’s Day by
delivering goods to our G.I.s’, and smiles to kids with cancer.
The organization sent care packages to troops stationed in Iraq during the holidays, with each care
package including products from Imus Ranch Foods. Proceeds from the products will benefit the Imus
Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer, a working cattle ranch founded by Don and Deidre Imus promoting
health and good times for kids with cancer and SIDS.
“The Imus Ranch has shown kids with cancer all over the country how to enjoy their lives while being
afflicted with this terrible disease,” said G.I. GO President Jack Fanous. “It is our duty as Americans to
do all that we can for our fellow countrymen, especially in this time of uncertainty. With that in mind, we
felt that this was a unique opportunity to help both children with cancer here at home and our
courageous troops abroad.”
G.I. GO Vice President Lcpl. Brian Smith stressed the
importance of care packages to the war effort.
"Many everyday items that we at home take for granted
are almost priceless in Iraq. The soldiers in Iraq are
fighting insurgents everyday, and these care packages
can help make their lives easier. I am proud that we and
the Imus Ranch were able to help some troops during
this transitional period of the conflict, and I look forward
to continuing the work we have
accomplished together," said Smith.
The care packages also include items the Department of Defense has specified the troops being
deficient in. Yet while items such as soap and bathroom paper are vital for the everyday, G.I. GO Vice
President Alexander Manis maintains that the Imus Ranch products will be most appreciated.
“Our soldiers stationed on the other side of the planet can see all the great work the Imus's do for kids
with cancer. They will admire the fact that they can have a positive affect on our children beyond their
efforts on the battlefield," said Manis.
Carepackages include Valentine’s Day cards from Elementary students
Along with the items from the Imus Ranch, the care packages also included hundreds of Valentine’s
cards from students from the Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School. G.I. GO volunteer Jacinta Ghaly felt
the cards would be appreciated by the soldiers.
“It’s great to see our kids give their support,” said Ghaly. “The valentines will show our troops that we all
care for them, as well as put a few smiles on their faces.”
2/12/06
Article by: G.I. GO Staff writer James Fanous
The G.I. GO Fund, a non-profit organization supporting the troops, celebrated Valentine’s Day by
delivering goods to our G.I.s’, and smiles to kids with cancer.
The organization sent care packages to troops stationed in Iraq during the holidays, with each care
package including products from Imus Ranch Foods. Proceeds from the products will benefit the Imus
Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer, a working cattle ranch founded by Don and Deidre Imus promoting
health and good times for kids with cancer and SIDS.
“The Imus Ranch has shown kids with cancer all over the country how to enjoy their lives while being
afflicted with this terrible disease,” said G.I. GO President Jack Fanous. “It is our duty as Americans to
do all that we can for our fellow countrymen, especially in this time of uncertainty. With that in mind, we
felt that this was a unique opportunity to help both children with cancer here at home and our
courageous troops abroad.”
G.I. GO Vice President Lcpl. Brian Smith stressed the
importance of care packages to the war effort.
"Many everyday items that we at home take for granted
are almost priceless in Iraq. The soldiers in Iraq are
fighting insurgents everyday, and these care packages
can help make their lives easier. I am proud that we and
the Imus Ranch were able to help some troops during
this transitional period of the conflict, and I look forward
to continuing the work we have
accomplished together," said Smith.
The care packages also include items the Department of Defense has specified the troops being
deficient in. Yet while items such as soap and bathroom paper are vital for the everyday, G.I. GO Vice
President Alexander Manis maintains that the Imus Ranch products will be most appreciated.
“Our soldiers stationed on the other side of the planet can see all the great work the Imus's do for kids
with cancer. They will admire the fact that they can have a positive affect on our children beyond their
efforts on the battlefield," said Manis.
Carepackages include Valentine’s Day cards from Elementary students
Along with the items from the Imus Ranch, the care packages also included hundreds of Valentine’s
cards from students from the Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School. G.I. GO volunteer Jacinta Ghaly felt
the cards would be appreciated by the soldiers.
“It’s great to see our kids give their support,” said Ghaly. “The valentines will show our troops that we all
care for them, as well as put a few smiles on their faces.”
