Bless you, Bearlea.
Thank you, OP, for the link.
For anyone planning on sending care packages:
1. Drawings with little notes from kids are appreciated... because the kids are hilarious!
2. If you're going to send items for the local children, don't send candy. Bad teeth. Send paper and crayons and futbols.
3. If you have a point of contact, follow their instructions and requests exactly.
4. Check out bakemeawish.com's Operation Birthday Cake and Freedom Cake.
5. Check out Soldiers' Angels.
6. And, thank you for caring.