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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
November 21, 2019
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Leesburg Partners with Knights of Columbus and VFW Post
1177 to Collect “Sweats for Vets”
The collection will run through Monday, December 23, 2019.
Leesburg, VA (November 21, 2019) – The Town of Leesburg is
partnering with the Knights of Columbus and VFW Post 1177
to collect sweatsuits to be donated to in-patients at the
Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Martinsburg, West
Virginia.
Beginning today, collection boxes will be located at Town Hall,
Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, and the Leesburg Police
Department. Sweats will be accepted through Monday,
December 23, 2019.
Donation guidelines are as follows:
New sweatshirts and sweatpants only. Matching sets preferred.
All sizes accepted, but there is greater need for sizes L, XL, and XXL.
Sweats should not be gift-wrapped.
If desired, include a label with the name of the donor (individual or organization).
Sweats will be packaged at VFW Post 1177 from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, December 28.
Volunteers are welcome. Packages will be delivered to the Martinsburg VA Medical Center on
January 11, 2020.
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