Moody sets goal to donate more than 100K for CFC 2009

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  • By Senior Airman Frances Locquiao
  • 23rd Wing Public Affairs
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --  As the season of giving quickly approaches, Moody is reminding members that the Combined Federal Campaign kicks off Nov. 2.

During Moody's campaign period, which ends Dec.15, individuals can make pledges to eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.

"This year, the base's goal is to raise $100,000," said Senior Master Sgt. Brian Myers, 23rd Communications Squadron and CFC base representative. "This is a great opportunity to give what you can to thousands of charities with a great cause.

"All of the charities have been through extensive review before they were chosen to be a part of the campaign," he added. "The campaign is the only legitimate organization that is allowed to solicit and collect contributions from military members."

The CFC is the world's largest annual workplace charity campaign including more than 2,600 organizations. Each year the CFC provides millions of dollars of contributions to charities ranging from That Others May Live, a group that supports family members of injured or fallen pararescuemen, to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, an organization that raises funds for muscular dystrophy research.

"The economy is bad and we all know it, but your $5, $10 or whatever you have in your pocket may change the life of someone," said Staff Sgt. Jennifer Jones, 23rd Wing unit CFC representative. "If it's animals, children, or wildlife you love, there is an organization that you can impact with even the smallest of a donation."

Throughout the next few weeks, unit representatives will be visiting offices in an effort to spread awareness and provide more information on donating.

"Our role is to put information out for people about what CFC means, how it affects our community and to make contact with all personnel attached to the units," said Sergeant Jones. "We are also always available to assist in completing the pledge forms."

In order to make donations, individuals must fill out a pledge form provided by a unit CFC representative.

The pledge form contains slots for up to five charities and individuals have the option to give their donation in one lump sum or set up a payroll deduction where a designated amount of money is collected each paycheck.

There is also an option to provide their name to the designated charities in order to receive recognition for donating.

"Many of the organization rely on donations through the CFC because it changes many lives across nations as well as here in Valdosta, Ga.," said Sergeant Jones. "I have confidence that Moody will just be as good if not better than last year, exceeding the base wide goal."