Alaskans urged to 'purple up' for military children
April 12, 2013
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4/12/13
The University of Alaska Fairbanks and Alaska 4-H Program will recognize the Month of the Military Child Friday, April 19.
The 4-H Military Program is asking Alaskans to wear purple on that day as a visible way to thank military youths for their strength and sacrifices. Purple symbolizes all branches of the military.
From 1-3 p.m. in the Wood Center multilevel lounge on the Fairbanks campus, UAF will host a reception with purple cake for past and present military children.
The 4-H Military Program, part of the UAF Cooperative Extension Service, provides support and activities to military youth, families and communities.
ADDITIONAL CONTACTS: Debbie Carter, Extension information officer, 907-474-5406, dscarter@alaska.edu. Candi Dierenfield, 4-H Military Program director, 907-474-1909, cldierenfield@alaska.edu.
ON THE WEB: www.ak4h.org
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