Yesterday, my family and I attended an art show, held at a local bank, supporting art in schools, featuring two of my oldest daughter's pieces.
She's 17 and, well, as a mom of 4, it just brought to mind all of the refrigerator art I've proudly displayed, over the years.
Also, I was reminded of an email I received from Operation Gratitude and how our troops LOVE getting drawings and artwork from kids in their care packages, too!
Next week, Operation Gratitude is launching their Pictures for Patriots campaign:
Starting May 25 through June 15 we are inviting students in grades K-12 to draw or paint a picture that expresses their gratitude to our Military. All appropriate entries will eventually be shipped in our care packages to the troops.
How cool is that, right? But, wait, there's more! Operation Gratitude will then pick their top ten (10) favorites to be entered in a contest, with prizes including:
- Grand Prize: $500 Donation to winner's school, an iPod and artwork placement on the Cover of the Operation Gratitude Magazine.
- Second Place: Digital camera and Operation Gratitude t-shirt.
- Third Place: Operation Gratitude T-shirt and keychain.
- All 10 Finalists will receive an Operation Gratitude DogTag and will be featured inside the Operation Gratitude Magazine.
- All entrants will receive an Official Operation Gratitude Certificate of Appreciation.
Visit the Operation Gratitude blog for more details about how to enter, official rules and entry form.
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Disclosure: My twin brother is an Army 1st Sergeant, so I have a soft spot for Operation Gratitude and love sharing informaiton about their awesome campaigns. No payment was received for this blog post.
