I'm a business woman from Denver. I'm also a former military wife, and have a son on active duty in the Air Force. I founded Treats for Troops in 2003 after security concerns forced the government to suspend popular support programs that allowed citizens who didn't know anyone in the military to send a care package to "Any Soldier."
To me, Treats for Troops is much more than a business; supporting our soldiers is a cause I’ve passionately believed in for years. Maybe that’s because over the years I’ve packed, wrapped and sent hundreds of packages to family members in the military. Maybe it’s because I’ve been a military wife, mother and friend. Maybe it’s because one of my sons is still in the Air Force serving his country. Or maybe it’s simply because I know first hand just how much it means to a soldier to receive a package from home. And just how sad it is when you don’t hear your name at mail call.
When I first came up with the idea for Treats for Troops, most people told me it just couldn’t be done. There were too many security concerns. Miles of rules and regulations. Rolls of red tape. But I knew it could be done, because it had to be done. Because the end of the Any Soldier programs just couldn’t’ mean the end of every American’s right to make a difference in a soldier’s life.
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