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A passionate University of Washington (UW) fan and veteran is leveraging his notoriety to feed low-income military families this Thanksgiving.
Mark Glenn, aka Sergeant Husky, is the Chief Information Officer for the Washington Military Department at Camp Murray in Lakewood. This year he's calling on fellow Husky fans to boost his annual "turkey drop" in the hopes of feeding over 50 families this Thanksgiving.
Glenn is one of the more recognizable Husky fans. He chose the moniker Sergeant Husky as a tribute to his father, who was a Staff Sergeant in the Army during the Vietnam War era.
"In recognition of his service, I use his rank," said Glenn.
Glenn started the campaign because he said he remembers all too well what it was like to struggle financially when he entered the military.
"I recall having to go to food banks when I first enlisted..." Glenn said. "Just couldn't afford to buy basic needs."
Glenn wants civilians to better understand that the salary military personnel are paid often isn't enough to make ends meet. "Especially if there are children involved," he said.
Glenn is asking friends and Husky fans to help him raise funds to deliver a Turkey dinner to at least 50 young military families this November. Last fall, Glenn helped to distribute meals in a drive-thru style event, and this year he aims to raise the bar.
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https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/uw-fan-fundraising-turkey-drop-military-families/281-8b6d8525-de73-4b5b-9212-600dabe238d7