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15th Wing Kicks Off Combined Federal Campaign

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  • By 1st Lt. Kathleen Eisenbrey
  • 15th Medical Group
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii --  The annual Combined Federal Campaign kicked off at Hickam Oct. 1 and 15th Wing leaders were the first to donate to the six-week philanthropic campaign as it celebrates 51 years of giving through Nov. 16.

Combined Federal Campaign and individual service relief campaigns are the only fundraising drives authorized for federal and military workplaces.

"The Combined Federal Campaign provides a unique opportunity for Airmen to make a lasting impression," said Col. Johnny Roscoe, 15th Wing commander. "Charitable donations to the campaign will benefit charities in the local community and around the world, enabling Team Hickam to empower the lives of others."

The theme of this year's campaign is "One Team: Making a Difference." Contributions can be made to local and national charities supporting a wide range of services to improve the quality of life for men, women, children and animals.

A small donation can make a profound impact on the lives of others. Examples of charitable donations include $12 to fund over 300 international Polio vaccinations or two-and-a-half months of diabetic monitoring supplies or 25 residential-delivered lunches to elderly and homebound senior citizens.

"By giving generously today, we are saying thank you to the organizations that helped us in the past and we continue the legacy of giving and assisting those in need in the future," said Maj. Miev Carhart, CFC action officer for the 15th Wing. "All of us have been touched by the Combined Federal Campaign."

Last year, the Hawaii-Pacific area - including Hawaii, Guam, Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands - collected just over $6.5 million in charitable donations. This year's regional goal includes collecting $7 million.

According to Roscoe, "Being a part of CFC is only one click away," Roscoe said. "(It is) especially exciting this year that you can contribute online via the CFC website."

Established by President Kennedy in 1961, the CFC is the world's leading annual workplace charity campaign. The philanthropy-based campaign rallies support from more than four million federal employees and military personnel to assist over 2,700 local, national and international charities - 149 of which are located in the Pacific community.

Contributors may complete a paperless contribution via credit card, debit card or e-check online. Donations can also be made via payroll allotment(s), cash or check on a paper Pledge Card. A detailed list of CFC charities can be accessed at http://www.cfc-hawaii.org/.