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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2018-11-27 Sweats for Vets Town of Leesburg News Release For Immediate Release November 27, 2018 Media Contact: Leah Kosin, Public Information Assistant leah@leesburgva.gov  703-771-2781 Leesburg Partners with Knights of Columbus and VFW Post 1177 to Collect “Sweats for Vets” This is the 11th year for the collection, which will run through December 20, 2018. Leesburg, VA (November 27, 2018) – 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. Collection boxes will be located at the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, Town Hall, the Leesburg Police Department, Thomas Balch Library, and the Leesburg Executive Airport beginning on Monday, December 3, 2018. Sweats will be accepted through Thursday, December 20, 2018. 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 29. Volunteers are welcome. Packages will be delivered to the Martinsburg VA Medical Center on January 12, 2019. # # #