DHL TO MAKE SPECIAL DELIVERY OF GIRL SCOUT COOKIES TO US MILITARY
Garden City, May 16, 2008--The Girl Scouts of Nassau County and DHL, the world's leading global express delivery and logistics company, have joined together to make one “sweet” delivery to the U.S. Military. As a small token of appreciation for their dedicated service, DHL will pick up more than 32,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies and transport them to our troops overseas.
DHL will make the scheduled Cookie pick up at the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Headquarters on Tuesday, May 20th at 10:30 a.m., located at 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, New York. Girl Scouts of all ages will help package the cookie cases for delivery. The Nassau County Police Department, Port Authority Police Department and New York City Police Department will be providing an escort as the cookies are transported to DHL's facility at JFK International Airport.
“DHL has shown true grace and compassion by donating their time and shipping services,” says Donna Ceravolo, Executive Director, Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Because of their donation, we are able to bring our service men a little reminder of the simple pleasures of home.”
This Cookie donation is made possible due to the Girl Scouts of Nassau Operation Cookie program, which offers customers the opportunity to help lift the spirits of service men and women by purchasing extra boxes or cases of cookies to donate to the U.S. Military. More than 32,000 boxes or almost one million cookies will make their way to recipients internationally.
DHL will deliver cookies to servicemen and women in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force in Iraq, Afghanistan and U.S. Military bases and hospitals overseas.
DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source. DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL's international network links more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. Some 300,000 employees, including more than 40,000 employees in the U.S., are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers’ expectations. Founded in San Francisco in 1969, DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. For more information on DHL, please visit www.dhl.com.
Girl Scouts of Nassau County builds girls of courage, confidence and character. Girl Scouts of Nassau County arm girls with the tools necessary to succeed and achieve their wildest dreams. This year the organization has a special focus on empowering girls and encouraging them to reach their full potential. With more than 22,000 girl and 7,000 adult members, Girl Scouts of Nassau County has become the preeminent organization and leading authority for girls. The organization, now in its 96th year, continues to strive to serve Every Girl, Everywhere.
If you’d like to contribute to this effort, please contact the Girl Scouts of Nassau County at 516-741-2550 and place your order to be sent to our military personnel.