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December 21, 2004

STATION CASINOS STEPS IN TO ENSURE TROOPS RECEIVE HOLIDAY STOCKINGS

LAS VEGAS- "Operation Heroic Stocking", the program collecting goods for U.S. Marines currently serving in Iraq, received a contribution from Station Casinos today that will ensure U.S. Troops receive some much needed cheer this holiday season.

Operation Heroic Stocking got its start after Deborah Wheeler, a local mother of a U.S. Marine stationed in Iraq, inquired about how to provide gifts to U.S. troops in Iraq and found there was no such program in place. Wheeler decided to create her own program and asked her son and his squad to put together a wish list. She, along with the help of the Animal Foundation and Courtesy Mitsubishi-Pontiac-Suzuki, began collecting items at various locations to send to Marines in time for the holidays. The goods requested were basic and included everything from candy and socks, to eye drops and pens.

Last week during the final collection day, Wheeler began to worry about how she was going to pay the overseas shipping costs, which were estimated to cost around $4000. Unable to pay for these costs completely on her own, Wheeler sought the help of other companies to help with the expense but because of the short notice was not finding much success. With the outcome of the project in jeopardy, Station Casinos' was contacted and immediately agreed to get involved to help ensure that this program moved forward without delay.

"We were moved when we got the call regarding this project," said Station Casinos' spokeswoman Lesley Pittman. "When we heard there was a problem getting these donated items shipped, we felt we needed to help out."

"The community support for our troops through this cause has been wonderful," said Wheeler. "It has surpassed anything I could have hoped for and will reinforce to all them that although they are not with us this year they are in our thoughts and prayers."

"Operation Heroic Stocking" which has been collecting goods since early November, plans to ship out the next two weeks. Individuals or companies interested in making a donation to this program should contact Deborah Wheeler at 702-838-6910.