During National Military Appreciation Month in May, Buick, Pontiac and GMC dealers across the country are partnering with A Million Thanks to collect individual thank you notes to send directly to our men and women in uniform. The goal is to collect one million notes at collection points located in dealerships. Locally, Spurr Pontiac-Buick-GMC worked with the Kendall High and Elementary Schools to obtain over 300 letters from Kendall students grades K through 12. Once collected, the notes will be distributed by A Million Thanks, an organization founded by teenager Shauna Fleming. Since 2004, A Million Thanks has collected and distributed nearly three million notes to soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines around the world. "The reaction we've received from the military who have been reached by our efforts has been so rewarding," said Fleming. "The support of Buick, Pontiac and GMC allows us to greatly expand our ability to reach out to members of the armed forces around the world, exactly at a time when they need This year's program built on the success of a 2006 effort by General Motors' Buick, Pontiac and GMC divisions to assist the VFW National Home for Children in Easton Rapids, Michigan. The unique facility, which provides community-based support for military families in need, has received in excess of $3 million from Buick, Pontiac and GMC to date. June 3, 2007 |
