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Oswego Martial Arts Organization Collecting Donations for Tornado Victims

Erik and Kelly Gustafson of Icon Martial ARts will be bringing the donations to Washington early Sunday morning.

Provided by Icon Martial Arts:

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. What are you thankful for? A home, clothing on your backs, and food on your table? Yes we all are very thankful.

Now is the time to share what you are thankful for with others who no longer enjoy those simple things because of the recent tornadoes.

Icon Martial Arts and Erik and Kelly Gustafson ask you to please help us collect all that we can to bring down to the people in need in the Washington area that was hit hard by the recent EF-4 on Sunday. We apologize for the short urgent notice. 

What can be donated? I will give you some ideas! 

• Baby goods
• Batteries
• Blankets
• Cleaning supplies 
• Coats, gloves, hats
• First aid supplies
• Flashlights
• New or used clothing for adults and children
• New or used toys (helps to comfort displaced children)
• Non-perishable food items
• Pet food and supplies
• Storage containers
• Toiletries
• Water bottles


These are just some ideas of what you can give. 

When will we pick up the donations? We will pick them up on Saturday evening to bring down to the Washington, IL area early Sunday morning. 

Do not be afraid to give, even the smallest donation helps. The people in the Washington area will be extremely thankful for your help. Please help make their recovery a little bit brighter. 

Icon Martial Arts and Erik and Kelly Gustafson thank you for your generosity! 

Sincerely, 

The staff at Icon Martial Arts 
and
Erik and Kelly 

DONATION LOCATIONS:


Main drop off Location:

Icon Martial Arts 
122 Kirkland Circle, Unit A
Oswego, Illinois 60543
Located in the build right behind Bouncetown

Hours:
Wednesday : 5:00 pm - 7:50 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
3:45 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm
Saturday 1:00 pm - 3:45 pm 


Oswego Fire Protection District Central Station #1
3511 Woolley Road
Oswego, IL 60543
Located on the south side of the Southbury subdivision. 

Drop times for the fire department:
7:00 am - 8:00 pm

If you unable to donate at those locations but would like to before before Saturday evening, please contact Erik or Kelly ASAP we can make arrangements to collect your donation. 

You can contact Kelly or Erik Gustafson though our personal facebook pages or through our page Erik & Kelly's Storm Chasing Page.


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