07/15/2026
❤️ What an incredible morning!!!!
Today, Mr. Appleby and I loaded up the car with as many of your generous donations as we could fit and made the trip to the Tilton Veterans Home to spend some time visiting and having coffee with the residents.
They were absolutely overwhelmed and so grateful for the donations we brought today. It was truly heartwarming to see the smiles on their faces and witness just how much these gifts mean to them. ❤️
I also learned very quickly that I had to share Mr. Appleby’s attention! He is quite the celebrity around there and is especially popular with all the ladies who work there! After spending just a little time with everyone, it was easy to see why. His kindness, sense of humor, and genuine love for people shines through. Mr. Appleby has been volunteering between the Manchester and Tilton Veterans Homes for an incredible 46 years, and the impact he has made over those decades is truly inspiring.
The Tilton Veterans Home is an amazing place!! If you’ve never been there, I encourage you to take a tour, volunteer for a day, or simply spend some time visiting with the residents. Their stories are incredible. The residents are amazing, the volunteers are wonderful, and the staff provides such compassionate, exceptional care. The grounds are beautiful, everything is spotless, and they even have the cutest little store!
These donations are going toward their Sunshine Cart, which opens every other Thursday so residents can “shop” for personal care items and other necessities at no cost. It’s such a thoughtful program that brings comfort and dignity to those who have served our country.
We’re already planning another trip a week from Friday with even more of your amazing donations!
Many of you have asked if you can continue donating, and the answer is absolutely! The Veterans Home is sending me a list of additional items they keep on the Sunshine Cart. As soon as I receive it, I’ll post it here on our page. If you’d like to help, you can continue dropping off donations at The Postal Center, and Mr. Appleby and I will make regular trips to deliver them and spend time visiting with the residents.
From the bottom of our hearts, on behalf of Steven Fleming and myself, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! This fundraiser has been such an incredible experience, and we have loved every minute of being part of it. Your kindness, generosity, and support are making a real difference in the lives of our veterans.
We couldn’t do this without all of you. 🇺🇸❤️