FAIRHOPE,

Alabama—Girl Scouts in Fairhope are making Valentine’s Day packages

for troops in Afghanistan on Feb. 3 at Fairhope United Methodist

Church.

Brownie Troop

8556 is taking one giant step to make the world a better place by

sending Girl Scout cookies, snacks and homemade Valentine’s Day

cards to a troop of 35 soldiers in Afghanistan, according to a news

release from the Girls Scouts of Southern Alabama.

The troop of

eight is excited about contributing to this cause and showing their

appreciation for service men and women, the release stated.

“We’re trying

to teach the girls that there are soldiers who put their lives on

the line to protect them and our country,” Holly Dees, troop

leader, said. “Even though we fundraise, we can use our money to

help others.”

Not only are

the girls and troop leaders excited, but Girl Scouts of Southern

Alabama Inc. is equally eager about this project, the release

stated.

“I think it’s

a wonderful thing that someone so small could be thoughtful enough

to brighten someone’s day, even though they’re so far away,” Liz

Brent, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama, said.

The troop

will be meeting Friday afternoon and plans to ship the care

packages Saturday.