St Petersburg Times talks about Operation Hug-A-Hero
February 16, 2011 by Lisa Berg
Filed under News & Events
Executive Director, Lisa Berg was contacted by reporter Ileana Morales in mid-January to learn more about our cause. At the time, Mrs Berg was enjoying some family time as her husband, Benjamin Berg, USCG was home for a visit from the Middle East. Miss Morales and Mrs Berg reconnected and together learned about a local family who is currently without Daddy.
The Brian Dorr Family was gracious enough to let us into their home to allow us to learn more about their lives as an Army Family and their own experiences with Hug-A-Hero dolls while Daddy serves our country.
Please read the St Petersburg Times articles posted on TBO.com: Hug-A-Hero dolls help military children keep deployed parent close.
http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/dolls-help-military-children-keep-deployed-parent-close/1151597#tpcccf
We know many families who have received one of these dolls. It is amazing to see the smile on a child’s face when they are hugging “mommy” or “daddy” and know that it is their own small connection to their parent who is selflessly serving our country. Thank you Operation Hug a Hero for all you do!