CFC donates for quality of life on Ramstein

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  • By Senior Airman Nicole Sikorski
  • 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --  The Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas presented a check for more than $83,000 to U.S. Air Forces in Europe for quality of life programs here June 23 at Ramstein Air Base.

Victoria Adams, CFC-O executive director, thanked Gen. Frank Gorenc, USAFE-AFAFRICA commander, for the continued support from USAFE to the CFC-O.  She briefed him on new plans and programs for the 2015 campaign and offered suggestions on how leadership can extend the reach of the CFC-O.

"I think this is a wonderful program," Adams said. "I'm always amazed to see men and women who are already giving so much of themselves and their families extend their service in this way. We raise (millions of dollars) for these individuals who are opening up their hearts."

The CFC-O raises funds annually for more than 26,000 organizations and all five branches of the U.S. armed forces.

Commanders can use CFC-O funds around base to improve quality of life for service members to improve the experience of living abroad. These funds are also used to help families of deployed service members, emergency assistance, support recreational activities and improve facilities for those who are far from home.

"This fundraiser is an American tradition to share and support charitable organizations," said Constance Baker, U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command campaign manager. "Giving through the CFC-O is easy and allows us to give with confidence to the cause that means the most to us. The need in the world seems staggering but together, through the CFC, we are changing many lives for the better." 

Federal workers can donate once a year by cash, allotment, credit or debit card and electronic checks. 

The CFC-O campaign for 2015 will be open to donation from Sept. 21 to Nov. 20. 
For more information on the CFC-O program, visit http://cfcoverseas.org.