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Dear Epic Charter School Community,

We are overjoyed to share some incredible news that wouldn't be possible without each and every one of you. Thanks to your support and active participation in The Epic Hugs Project, we were able to build 200 amazingly full and packed-with-love care packages to send overseas to our military heroes!

To our teachers, you are the backbone of this initiative. Your guidance, encouragement, and the time you dedicated to ensuring the project's success did not go unnoticed. Your commitment to instilling values of empathy and kindness in our students is truly commendable.

A heartfelt thank you to our principals, MDIs and ASIs for your motivating leadership and support throughout the project. Your guidance has been invaluable, and we appreciate your commitment to fostering a sense of community within Epic Charter School.

To our students, your creativity, heartfelt letters, and carefully curated care packages have made a significant impact on the lives of our deployed military heroes. Your compassion and enthusiasm have created a positive ripple effect of kindness that extends far beyond the walls of our school.

To Dr. Kincaid, Shawn Franzeo, and Luis Ortiz-Barreto, our heartfelt gratitude for being the face of this project and for your unwavering support from start to finish. Your leadership and dedication have been instrumental in making The Epic Hugs Project a success.

A special thank you to Chris Vasquez and Sean Ridenour on our communications team for their outstanding work in producing and editing our videos swiftly. Your flexibility and dedication have made a significant impact on the project's overall success.

To Ray & Karen Stark, Lisa Watford and the whole Hugs Project Team, your dedication to providing care packages for our deployed military heroes has been nothing short of inspiring. Your tireless efforts and commitment have touched the lives of those serving overseas and brought countless smiles and glimmers of encouragement to those who serve us.

A special thank you to The Rotary Club, Zoya with Mark Allen Chevrolet, Fort Sill USO Army Base, VFW of Lawton Post #5263, Lawton Vet Center, Marla Robinson Consulting & Grit Resources, Fancy Cakes and Confections, Lister Home Team - EXP Realty, Bowers Construction, Leonard Investments, Walker & Black Widow Model Disposal Co., Top Side Roofing, Gift Baskets by Dawn, Christmas Connections, Black Rifle Coffee Company, and our whole Epic School Community whose generosity and community spirit have been instrumental in making this project a reality. Your support has made a lasting impact on the lives of those who receive these care packages in the mail so far away from home.

To Kaiden Hudson with eSports, our tech guru, thank you! Your invaluable assistance in creating a platform for giving and streaming has contributed to the project's efficiency and success.

 

To The Hugs Project individual donors, James Edward Hrdlicka, Kenneth Drake, Bernard Albaugh, Lindsay Cooper, Marty & Debi Mauldin, Stephanie Harjo, Chastity Tate, Dori Austin, Brianna Davison, Lauren Williams, Adam Wilhelm, Warren Yang, Emily Chapple, Marisa Zoppelt, Dexter Nelson, Kimberly Bauer, James Moore, Paul Finnegan, Dean Surface, Rhiannon Murray, Amanda Lee, Judith Ladd, Kymberly Neumayr, Charles Bowles, Cinthea Comer, Bob Frakes, John Pribyl, Ronda Cook, Lynne Hunt, Shelly Kirkhart, Dr. Carl & Karla Smith, Craig Conaway. It is your contribution that made care packages sent overseas possible! Please know that your donation is more than just a financial contribution; it is a symbol of empathy that brings comfort to those who need it most.

In the spirit of community, your combined efforts have made The Hugs Project an overwhelming success. We look forward to the possibility of future collaborations and shared endeavors that continue to make a positive impact on the lives of those who serve our nation.

Once again, thank you for your unwavering support and for making The Hugs Project a beacon of kindness
and compassion within our Epic Charter School community!