Fifth Annual Troop Support Benefit a Huge Success

           On January 25, 2008 over two hundred people gathered at the Uxbridge V.F.W. to show support for local troops stationed state-side and overseas.  Uxbridge Supports Our Troops hosted the dance, and it proved to be a very successful fundraiser for the group.  Through the funds raised, troops on USOT’s list will continue to receive phone cards, care packages, and other comforts of home all year long.

          The benefit began with the singing of the National Anthem by Uxbridge resident, Craig Robbins.  Veterans of all eras were recognized and honored.  Dinner and dancing followed, with sounds from Ken Dicillo, DJ.

          The event would not have been nearly as successful if it wasn’t for the generous community.  All of the event’s food was graciously donated by local businesses, including St.’s General Store, Uxbridge; Quaker Deli, Uxbridge; Colleen’s Catering, Uxbridge; Jean’s Catering, Milford; the American Legion, Uxbridge; and Falzone’s, Douglas.  USOT would also like to thank John Smedes and Ralph True of Uxbridge for food donations, as well as Rep. Jennifer Callahan who graciously donated pastries.

           Raffle items were also generously donated by the following businesses: 

New Uxbridge Times, Holly Crawford- Stampin’ Up, The Gig Stop, All that Glitters, Service Solutions, Bob’s Auto, The Welcoming Lantern, Brushstrokes Unlimited, Kensho-Ryu Family Kenpo, Fresco’s, Cloud Nine Home, Pat Devries – Beijo Bags, Friendly’s, Hannafords, Papa Gino’s, Renaissance Books, Century Liquors, First Holiday Night Committee, The Rainbow Palette, The Blue Duck, Wayside Antiques, Shaw’s, Jumbo Donuts, Foodworks, Heavenly Hair Plus, Niko’s, Brian’s, Lynch’s Riverview Wine and Spirits, Graphic Incorporate, North End Pizza, Inspirations Salon, Sparetime Recreation, Kapi’s Pub, Frame Sense, Hairworks Salon, Harry’s Pizza, Cut and Curl, and Blackstone Valley Signs.  Please support the before mentioned businesses and thank them for their support of the U.S. troops.  Many members of the community also contributed to the raffle table with beautiful hand-made items, gift baskets, and other donated items.

           In addition, a beautiful, queen-size, patriotic quilt, hand-stitched by the Blackstone Heritage Quilt Guild was raffled off as well.  The guild is made up of seventy-five local women, and their countless hours of hard work produced the most exquisite patriotic quilt won by Rep. Jennifer Callahan.

          USOT would like to thank all who helped make this year’s benefit the best yet!  If you would like to find out more about how you can help, or you know of someone currently serving that you would like to add to USOT’s care package list, please call Diane at 508-278-5131 or Linda at 508-278-9425.  Or visit USOT on the web at www.uxbridgesupportsourtroops.com.