Countering Apathy

Welcome to Canadian Angels. This is only the first post of a new project, based on the wonderful work of Soldiers Angels in the United States. In the U.S., support of the troops is a time honoured tradition. Here in Canada, as well as in the coalition countries such as Britain, Australia, Poland and Italy, no such program exists. Is it because we don't care enough? Are we apathetic? Or are we just waiting for someone to make the first move?

I have thought of launching something like this before, and was finally spurred to action thanks to the dozens of emails I've received via Girl on the Right, and the article in the National Post for Saturday, May 6, 2006 about how it's time for us to give back to the men and women who fight for our freedoms. Make no mistake - these people are not just "peacekeepers." They fight. Life is hard, and they do their best to keep morale up. Wouldn't you like to help? I know I would.

In the next week or so, there will be an official Canadian Angels website where soldiers can sign up to receive care packages, and volunteers can sign up to be matched with them. In the meantime, if you want to get a head start, please email me at canadianangels@gmail.com.