During World War II, Comedian Eddie Cantor started a fundraising effort to provide Christmas gifts for American Military Personnel hospitalized in England because of the War. His national project was called “Give to a Yank Who Gave,” which precedes the program now named “Gifts for Yanks (GFY).”

In 1952, Ohio began the program collecting $8,000, which was used to purchase cigarettes for veterans in Ohio Veterans Hospitals. By 1994, the program has grown to support volunteers in all the Ohio VA Medical Centers, Outpatient Clinics, Ohio Veterans Homes, and veterans residing in state mental health facilities.

We ask all of our posts to contribute one dollar for each member  to the "Gifts For The Yanks Who Gave" campaign. Below is a chart which shows to date the amount collectd. Thanks to everyone who has contributed and will in the future. 

If you care to donate to this fund you may do so here - https://www.paypal.me/1stdistrictlegion.