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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.
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