Hello, my name is Jett Hoffman and I am a part of an organization called the Chicagoland Young Marines. We are organization that is proud to be a part of our nation’s premiere, award-winning program for boys and girls between the ages of eight and eighteen.The Young Marines strengthens the lives of America's youth by teaching the importance of self-confidence, academic achievement, honoring our veterans, good citizenship, community service, and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines promote the mental, moral and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building and leadership and promotes a lifestyle that is conducive to being productive members of society. The Young Marines is the premier youth organization in its Drug Demand Reduction efforts. We are preparing our young marines unit for a trip to Washington and we are asking for donations of any size big or small to raise money to fly our unit of 20 young marines and the adult volunteers to be present at our nation's capitol. Please consider donating to us, we would appreciate a donation of any thing you see fit and we appreciate your consideration, and look forward to your support.