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380AEW Article

CFC-Overseas makes an impact

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  • By Senior Master Sergeant John K. Reed
  • 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron
SOUTHWEST ASIA --  The Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas is a charitable drive that was created in 1961 in an executive order by President John F. Kennedy exclusively for federal employees. 

The campaign was developed to eliminate year-round solicitation in the workplace by multiple organizations. Over the years, it has become the hallmark of charitable donations from federal employees. 

Military member's pledges can be made at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing during the campaign season, which runs from Oct. 5 - Dec. 4, to support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. 

The CFC-O program is a designated campaign with more than 2,000 organizations listed. It affords donors the convenience of payroll deduction and the ability to designate contributions to their preferred organization. 

For those who have not donated in the past, consider the following scenario as a reason to give to this year's campaign. Imagine for a moment, that a service member receives a phone call that their parent who suffers from diabetes, was in dire need of a kidney transplant. 

Weeks pass as the family anxiously awaits word that a match has been found. Finally, a donor is located, and the transplant operation goes smoothly. Because the doctors are successful, the family is able to enjoy an additional 10 years with their loved one. It is through a lot of medical research and support funds that many people are alive today. A person's contribution can have a global and powerful impact on those in need. 

In the past, the wing has done a phenomenal job meeting and even exceeding its monetary goal. Imagine the benefits CFC-O contributions provide to those in desperate need. The CFC-O theme is "Making a World of Difference" in the lives of those around you, as well as those you may never see. 

The goal is to make this year the best CFC-O in the history of the 380 AEW. Every member should consider supporting this year's campaign and "Making a World of Difference." 

For information, call Capt. James Lee at 434-5951 or Senior Master Sgt. John Reed at 434-3009.