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Redding Veterans Home's Adopt-a-Vet wishes went fast, with fewer than 30 tags left in nine minutes

The Daily Redding teamFrom Saturday’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you missed Friday's Adopt-a-Vet event at the , there's still a way in. The home's annual event lets the public choose a resident's holiday wish from a tree, and the tags went fast.

120wish tags put out at 10 a.m. Friday

Organizers said about 120 tags went out when the program began.

Source: KRCR

“Some of our veterans don’t have friends or family in the area, and some do, but you know what? Everybody needs love so it’s just a beautiful opportunity for them to feel all the love and appreciation for the sacrifices they made.”

Darlene McCusker, public information officer for the Redding Veterans Home

Didn't get a tag? You can still help with stocking stuffers, magazine subscriptions or support for a pizza party. Call the home's activities department at 530-224-3300, option three.

  • Tags left: fewer than 30, nine minutes in
  • Wishes: ranged from slippers to donations to charity

Three other ways to help Redding Veterans Home residents

Way to helpHow to ask
Stocking stuffersCall 530-224-3300, option three
Magazine subscriptionsCall 530-224-3300, option three
Pizza party supportCall 530-224-3300, option three

Source: KRCR

Sources: Action News Now, KRCR

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