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06-08-07, 07:30 AM
Wounded Warriors receive donations from 'Good Guys'
Cpl. Erik Villagran
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.(June 7, 2007) -- The Good Guys of Morgan Run are showing Marines and Sailors how they earned their name.
The organization raised $100,000 last year and handed out $5,000 each to 20 Marines injured in Iraq.
“Our goal is to raise $250,000 and hand out 50 checks of $5,000,” said Bob Adamson, a 59-year-old from San Diego and a member of the Good Guys group. “We also have a 24/7 emergency fund.”
Members of the organization handed out the checks to the recipients, some of whom were unable to attend because they were out of the Marine Corps or preparing for another deployment.
“Some of these people are back in training to go back,” Adamson said. “It shows they have a lot dedication and bravery.”
The men who were present let the Good Guys know that they were grateful for the gift. Each Marine and Sailor thanked the men for the effort to help them in their time of need.
“The money is going to help us with our bills,” said Sgt. Ronaldo D. Jumbo, a 24-year-old squad leader from Chinle, Ariz.
The Good Guys leave it up to the Marines on what to do with the money they received. They were just delighted to help.
The money was raised through long hours and a lot of returned calls by the Good Guys.
They held an auction and golf tournament to raise funds for the injured Marines and Sailors.
“I think it’s awesome they actually walk-the-walk and not just talk-the-talk,” said Lance Cpl. Felipe G. Pinto, a 21-year-old rifleman from Philadelphia. “A lot of people say they support the troops. These guys do it.”
Their emergency fund allows Marines struggling financially to contact them and receive up to $500.
The appreciative Marines put the money to good use.
“I have a baby on the way so it’s going to help,” Pinto said. “It shows that there are people out there that care about Marines.”
Ellie
Cpl. Erik Villagran
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.(June 7, 2007) -- The Good Guys of Morgan Run are showing Marines and Sailors how they earned their name.
The organization raised $100,000 last year and handed out $5,000 each to 20 Marines injured in Iraq.
“Our goal is to raise $250,000 and hand out 50 checks of $5,000,” said Bob Adamson, a 59-year-old from San Diego and a member of the Good Guys group. “We also have a 24/7 emergency fund.”
Members of the organization handed out the checks to the recipients, some of whom were unable to attend because they were out of the Marine Corps or preparing for another deployment.
“Some of these people are back in training to go back,” Adamson said. “It shows they have a lot dedication and bravery.”
The men who were present let the Good Guys know that they were grateful for the gift. Each Marine and Sailor thanked the men for the effort to help them in their time of need.
“The money is going to help us with our bills,” said Sgt. Ronaldo D. Jumbo, a 24-year-old squad leader from Chinle, Ariz.
The Good Guys leave it up to the Marines on what to do with the money they received. They were just delighted to help.
The money was raised through long hours and a lot of returned calls by the Good Guys.
They held an auction and golf tournament to raise funds for the injured Marines and Sailors.
“I think it’s awesome they actually walk-the-walk and not just talk-the-talk,” said Lance Cpl. Felipe G. Pinto, a 21-year-old rifleman from Philadelphia. “A lot of people say they support the troops. These guys do it.”
Their emergency fund allows Marines struggling financially to contact them and receive up to $500.
The appreciative Marines put the money to good use.
“I have a baby on the way so it’s going to help,” Pinto said. “It shows that there are people out there that care about Marines.”
Ellie