It’s always difficult for families to watch a loved one being called into military service that takes them out of the country. The holidays are an especially tough time to be without those closest to you. Cheerios has teamed up with the USO to help bring a bit of cheer to military families in these especially difficult times.
Right now, you can find specially-marked boxes of Cheerios that feature a Cheer postcard on the front of the box. Simply cut out the postcard and mail it, along with a message of thanks to our troops and their families to the USO (the address is already printed on the postcard). The card will then be delivered to a military family somewhere across the country.
That, in and of itself, is a nice gesture. But Cheerios is sweetening the deal. Cheerios will make a $1 donation to the USO to help fund programs that support military families for each postcard received through November 2012. Pretty cool, right?!
Cheerios has already donated $150,000 to the USO and will donate up to an additional $100,000, just depending on how many postcards get mailed in. That’s where you have a role to play! By sending in a postcard, you not only show your gratitude to our military families and send them a message of holiday joy, but you also help support the USO. So grab a box of Cheerios and spread some cheer!
Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win a Cheerios prize pack that includes the following:
- 1 Cheerios cereal bowl
- 1 Cheerios cereal spoon
- 1 cereal dispenser
- 1 “Cheer” box of Cheerios
Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page.
Disclosure: Cheerios cereal, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.
crystal l allen says
Thank you for all that you do! Sending blessings, hopes, hugs and many prayers with this note to you.
Ed Nemmers says
Go In Health, Come In Health!
teressa oliver says
Thank you for your dedication and service to our country
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Teresa Moore says
Thank you so much from my family for the sacrifices you make for our country. God bless you all. Merry Christmas!
kathy pease says
i would write thank you for protecting us and keeping us safe 🙂
Nina McClain says
thank you for protecting me and our country.
Diana Bradford hatch says
Thanks so much for your service and sacrifice
cassandra says
I would thank them for the sacrifices they have made on behalf of everyone in our country.
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Ashley H. says
I would thank them for their sacrifice and let them know we are thinking of them.
letessha says
Thanks for serving our country
Tammilee Tillison says
Thank you
Angela Cisco says
Thank you for your sacrifices, to serve or country.
Lisa Garner says
I would write I’m so thankful for your service and sacrifices. My family is proud of you!
Mary Jacobowitz says
thank you for your dedicated service to our country.
Penny Kathleen says
I would thank them for protecting my freedom!
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Carolyn Daley says
Thank you for your determination and sacrifices to help protect our country.
Jammie says
I would thank them for fighting for our country!
trixx says
I’d thank them for their hard work and dedication and that they come home soon.
Christine says
Thank you
Kayla says
Thank you for fighting for our freedom! God Bless!
Caroline B says
I would thank them for their strength,sacrifice and dedication!
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Jodi Kershuk says
I would tell them “Thank you for fighting for our freedom and sacrificing your time away from your family!”
Mandy Kauffman says
Thanks for all you do to keep our holidays safe here at home!
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
I would tell them great job and so glad they are willing to put time away form thier family for me.
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Barbara Evans says
Thank you for your service………we wish you well!
Lisa L says
Thank you for all that you do..Happy Holidays!
Desiree Dunbar says
Thank you for your bravery and commitment to our country.
Julie Moe says
Thank you for your service!
erma H says
I’d say Thanks for protecting us.
Erica C. says
My message would just be a Thank You with a big smiley face.
Randi S says
We are actually a military family ourselves, so I would write some words of encouragement from someone whose been there.
Sara says
I would say thank you for your courage, strength and for making this world safer for my children!
Julie Lundstrom says
I would say…Thank you for all that you do!
hannah says
I’d say thank you for your sacrifice and service for your country!
Holly L says
I would say thank you for everything you have done! You have given so much that there are no words to express the gratitude I have for your service and sacrifice.
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Naomi says
I would write that I appreciate their sacrifice and am praying for them.
Jenny Ham says
I hope your family has a wonderful Christmas and I hope your family members return home soon safe and sound. Happy Holidays.
Tanya Bright says
Thank you for everything and I hope you come home soon!
Jill Myrick says
Thank you so much for your service and dedication to our country.
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Kim says
I would write: Thank you so much for all you do for us and our country. I am so grateful for you!
Missy Lynnh says
I’d thank them for sacrificing their family time during the holidays to protect mine
Sarah Matos says
Thank you for all you do and sacrifice
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Amber says
I would tell them thank you and that I pray that they return safely!
Carmen Van Deursen says
Thank you for protecting our country, our families and for keeping the spirit of freedom alive in all of us.
Tawnya S says
I would start with a big THANK YOU!
Casey Lynn Everidge says
thank you so much for everything you do, and the sacrifices you make
Allison Downes says
I would write: Thank you for all your hard work and service! you are thought of and prayed for every day!
Trista says
I’d have my students write letters !
Cory says
Thank you for your families services. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas day.
WhitneyK says
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WhitneyK says
Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication to the most wonderful country on earth. It is truly appreciated! Happy Holidays!
Shannon F says
I would have my nephew write it out. I’d be sure that he thanks them and tells them how inspiring and amazing they are! They need to hurry home! 🙂
Melissa P says
Thank you for your service to preserve our freedom.
Laura Lane says
Thank you so much for your sacrifice. I know you’d rather be with your loved ones safe and warm.
Samantha Wagner says
I have written many postcards/letters to Marines overseas, as my husband is an active-duty US Marine. He’s been on four deployments, two of which occured over Christmas time. He missed our daughters first birthday, christmas, etc. The best “note” I could send would be a simple, “Thank you. For everything. My prayers go to you and your family members during this holidays and everyday. God Bless.”
Jennifer C says
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Stay safe and stay strong!
Lindsey says
Definitely a great BIG Thank you!
Steph Hess says
I would tell them how much I appreciate their service and sacrifice.
Elizabeth K says
Thank you for your service to our country.
sindy says
Thank You to all that ones alive and thank You to all the ones who are not here with us anymore and to their families! Hope they get to see their family soon!!
Patty White says
Thank you for all you have done and continue to do
Rachel says
Thank you for your service. God Bless our soldiers!.
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sonia garcia says
thanks a lot for the giveaway, happy holidays!
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Christy Johnson says
Thank you for all of the sacrifices you make so that our families can stay safe!
Tara says
Thank you for everything you do so that we may continue to live free!
Patricia N says
Thank you for your sacrifices and service to our country! I’m praying for peace and the safe return of our soldiers.
katklaw777 says
I would thank them for their service and tell them to come home safely.
Lauren says
I live in a military town, and know the sacrifices families make. I would write (to the families at home). Thank you. Your service to the country, while not as apparent and recognized as those of your service member is just as important. Happy Holidays, and may all your seasons be bright.
Mommydoll13 says
Happy Holidays.
Thanks for all you do ..
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Meghan Lynn Page says
Thank you for giving of yourself to help keep us all free! Merry Christmas and God Bless.
Denise B. says
“God Bless”
Denise S says
Thanks for serving and keep up the good work.
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Tia says
Thank you and come home safe.
Linda says
I wouls thank them for their service to our country so we can enjoy the freedom that we have every day.
Christian Nunez says
Sorry I misspelled my Twitter handle. It’s @Lieut_Crunch
Christian Nunez says
Thank you for every minute you spend away from your loved ones in order to keep us all safe and free.
Kelly Grant says
Thank you for all the sacrifices you and your families make.
Michael Brennan says
Thank you for your service!
tracy davis says
I would thank them for what they do
Vickie Couturier says
Thank you for all you do,,im praying for you all an hoping that you will all be reunited soon
sunnie says
Thank you and I hope you and your platoon come home safe.
crystle tellerday says
i would thank them for what they do
renee says
Merry Christmas! Hope you get to come home soon and safely!
EMMA L HORTON says
THANK YOU
Debbie jackson says
I woud say thanks for the sacrifices you and your family are making to serve our country.
Paula Lee says
Thank you and hurry home!
Jessie C. says
I’d write- thanks for the sacrifice you and your family made
Amanda Kinder says
Thank you for everything you have done, and please arrive home safely!
Kathy S says
Thank you for defending our freedom.
Amber says
I would say “Thank you for sacrificing your time with your family this holiday to help keep me and my family safe. I cannot say enough to thank you for your dedication to our country”
Shannon Baas says
Thank you for your service.
Amanda Mclemore says
Thank you for protecting our country and God bless:)
Anonymous says
Thank you so much! Most don’t know or recognize the hardships you go through away from your loved ones and the particularly difficult duties, so consider this a thank you to all of you! You are amazing, brave, and inspiring! God Bless
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Carolsue says
Thank you for all that you do for us and I hope you are home by Christmas!
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