COLUMBIA, SC, December 19, 2010 (Press-News.org) More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers and Comfort Inn Columbia are calling on all Americans to support for these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 1 Million cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families.
"Over the past few years, we have been amazed by the generosity of others. But, we
have also seen the need to support our troops continue." says Brittany Bergquist, Cell
Phones for Soldiers co-founder. "It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of
support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a muchneeded
connection to their loved ones overseas."
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at Comfort Inn Columbia,
located at 911 Bush River Rd. Columbia SC 29210.
"We're proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones for Soldiers," says Faysal Kapadia, General Manager.
Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell, Mass., with $21 of their own money. Since then, the registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has raised millions of dollars in donations and distributed millions of prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas.
"We are continuously overwhelmed by the enthusiastic support of thousands of Americans who have
helped our troops speak with their loved ones," says the teens' father, Bob Bergquist. "However, the need for support keeps growing as more troops are sent to the Middle East or are asked to serve extended tours of duty."
Through increased fundraising efforts, the Bergquist family hopes to raise more than $10 million in the next five years to fund new programs, such as providing video phones and prepaid service to allow troops abroad to see their families on a regular basis.
The donated phones are sent to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each phone - the money is used to purchase prepaid calling cards which are sent to troops.
Approximately half of the phones ReCellular processes are reconditioned and resold to wholesale
companies in over 40 countries around the world. Phones and components that cannot be refurbished are dismantled and recycled to reclaim materials, including:
* Gold, silver and platinum from circuit boards
* Copper wiring from phone chargers
* Nickel, iron, cadmium and lead from battery packs
* Plastic from phone cases and accessories
About ReCellular Inc.:
With offices in the United States and Hong Kong,ReCellular Inc. is the world's leading electronics
sustainability firm. We provide solutions for the collection, reuse and recycling of used personal
electronics that generate financial return for our partners, quality products for our customers, funding for charity organizations, and protection of the environment. Corporate and wholesale information is available at http://www.ReCellular.com. Charity fundraising and consumer information, including the Cell Phone Data Eraser tool, is available at http://www.wirelessrecycling.com.
About Comfort Inn Columbia SC:
The Comfort Inn hotel is close to many area attractions and local points of interest. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center multipurpose venue, the Columbia Museum of Art, the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden theme park and Fort Jackson Army training center are all just minutes form this Columbia, SC hotel. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is nine miles away. For additional information visit http://www.comfortinncolumbiasc.com
Cell Phones for Soldiers and Comfort Inn Kick Off Cell Phone Collection Drive in Columbia, SC
Please help our troops by donating your used cell phones today.
2010-12-19
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[Press-News.org] Cell Phones for Soldiers and Comfort Inn Kick Off Cell Phone Collection Drive in Columbia, SCPlease help our troops by donating your used cell phones today.