Weekend fundraiser to aid vets

From the edition of the Northwest Herald:

Weekend fundraiser to aid vets
By DIANA SROKA - dsroka@nwherald.com

JOHNSBURG – The McHenry County Marine Corps League and Auxiliary will seek donations in Johnsburg this weekend.

Members of the Marine Corps League will be visible from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Chapel Hill and Johnsburg roads, near the Sweetwater Café.

Donations will benefit the Heart of a Marine Foundation, Toys for Tots and other foundations that benefit military and veterans.

“We hope that people roll down their windows and can give at least a little something,” said Barbara Klapperich, league auxiliary president. “The need is great and every little bit helps.”

Each contributor will receive a Marine Corps rose or American flag.

The league and auxiliary are active raising funds for troops and veterans throughout the year, Kapperich said. Beyond fundraising, members send care packages to troops overseas and work to aid homeless veterans.

“There’s so much that people can’t do ... this is their chance,” Klapperich said. “Let our troops know that we do care about them.”