Well it has been a big year.
As 2018 comes to a close there is just time to look back over what we have achieved this year and in the last seven or so years….
This year alone we have sent off 1345 quilts and that has brought our total for the year to more than 10135 quilts since we started.
We have also sent off 3549 laundry bags, bringing our total since we started to over 20,148 laundry bags.
I am still a little blown away by the fact that we have reached such big milestones….
more than 10000 quilts and
more than 20000 laundry bags
Huge well done to all of those wonderful volunteers who have contributed to these amazing totals. You are the best.
We also managed to deliver our biggest batch of laundry bags ever this year when we took 1065 laundry bags to HMAS Adelaide prior to her deployment on APEC Assist.
It has been a year to be proud of and a contribution that has made a difference to our serving men and women all over the world, from South Sudan and the Sinai, to Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as our patrol boats and submarines and our riflemen in Malaysia!
We have looked after the families of those who have lost their lives due to their service and have given quilts to those who have been injured as a result of their service… and we have given quilts to those who have been struggling for one reason or another and who needed to know that their service is appreciated and that we care.
Once again, a huge well done to all of our volunteers. You all make a difference, regardless of how many quilts or laundry bags you sew… one or more than one, it does not matter!
To round out the year, here is the last Weekly Dispatches post for this year. Enjoy the pics, take a break and then let’s see what we can achieve in 2019.
Happy New Year everyone!
Bev C
Bev C
Bev C
Bev F
Melissa L
Melissa L
Rosemary G
Rosemary G
Sally
Sally
See you next year…..
Jan-Maree xxx
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