Local legislator stumping for soldier program

Scott Krug, R-Wisconsin Rapids, is raising awareness of a program that helps soldiers call home.

Cell Phones for Soldiers were founded in 2004 by teenagers Brittany and Robbie Bergquist as a way for military families to keep in touch with family back home. To date they have collected more than 7.5 million cell phones and provided military personnel with more than 90 million minutes of pre-paid calling cards. The program’s main revenue stream comes from the recycling of used cell phones.

“Cell Phones for Soldiers are a very easy way for us to show our gratitude toward our service men and women who are serving away from their homes this summer,” said Krug. “Keeping the lines of communication open between our service personnel and their loved ones is so important for morale, particularly during a time of year when many of us are taking the time to enjoy the summer with our own families.”

Collection dates will be from October 3rd through the 31st your Bulls Eye Credit Union locations on 8th street and Stevens Point.

“Bulls Eye Credit Union was gracious enough to help us be the collection point of this charity drive,” said Krug. “My sincerest thanks go to the employees and especially President David Stark for being so accommodating”