San Clemente, California-May 4, 2009– Today StoneHill Technical Solutions has partnered Cell Phones for Soldiers and is calling on San Clemente to support U.S. soldiers by donating unused cell phones. More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. StoneHill Technical Solutions is making an effort to help the Cell Phones for Soldiers Organization collect over 50,000 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.” 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 much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”
Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their used cell phones to StoneHill Technical Solutions, located at:
940 Calle Amanecer, Suite H
San Clemente Ca, 92673
Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm
“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones for Soldiers,” says Mark McManus, President of StoneHill Technical Solutions. 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 501c3 non-profit organization has raised almost $1 million in donations and distributed more than 500,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas. Through increased fundraising efforts, the Bergquist family hopes to raise more than $9 million in the next five years to fund new programs, such as providing video phones and prepaid service to allow soldiers abroad to see their families on a regular basis.
To donate a cell phone, delete all personal information, then take all cell phones to StoneHill Technical Solutions, located at the address above. The donated phones are then sent to ReCellular, which provides each phone with an hour of talk time for soldiers serving abroad. Please note that some phones and components cannot be refurbished and 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
“We are continuously overwhelmed by the enthusiastic support of thousands of Americans who have helped our troops speak with their loved ones,” stated Bob Bergquist, father of the founders. “However, the need for support is continually growing.” We are calling on San Clemente and the rest of Orange County to support our troops, as well as our environment, by recycling your used and unwanted cell phones today! For more information, please contact Sarah French 949-218-1258 x131.
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