CFC-O kicks off campaign with bubble soccer

Photo By Senior Airman Lane Plummer | U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Johnson, 86th Medical Group commander, and U.S. Army Col. Keith E. Igyarto, U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz commander, sign the document to officially kick off the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas’ program at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 30, 2016. The campaign provides uniformed and civilian DOD personnel serving overseas the opportunity to extend their service by supporting charitable causes of their choice. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer)  

RAMSTEIN, RP, GERMANY

10.05.2016

Story by Airman 1st Class Lane Plummer  

86th Airlift Wing

During the campaign season, DOD personnel can contribute to help people in military communities across the nation and around the world.

The theme of the 2016 CFC-O is “Show Some Love.” The campaign allows contributors to show some love by supporting life-changing programs in military communities, at home and abroad. Contributors also have the option to give to the overseas military community through the Family Support and Youth Program fund.

Donations for the FSYP are returned to overseas military installations and invested in quality of life programs for uniformed service members, Federal civilians and their families. These donations can be easily made online, said Amy Teeter, CFC-O EUCOM and AFRICOM campaign manager.

“We are continuing to encourage the Kaiserslautern Military Community to donate online,” Teeter said. “All active duty service members also have the benefit of using myPay, where their contributions can come directly from their paycheck.”

On Vogelweh Military Complex, Germany, Teeter and her staff represented the CFC-O with an Army versus Air Force bubble soccer match that was held to initiate the kickoff, raise spirits and spread awareness of the campaign.

The CFC-O still offers contributors the opportunity to give using the traditional paper Pledge Card or through e-Giving at www.cfcoverseas.org.

Regardless of how people choose to donate, everyone has an opportunity to make a difference, says Col. Brent Johnson, 86th Medical Group commander.

“Our Airmen get a chance to impact the lives of others,” Johnson said. “Some of that money also returns to programs right here in the KMC through quality of life initiatives and morale events.”

To Johnson, it’s also about sharing what we have with others who need a helping hand.

“We are all very fortunate with the quality of life we enjoy,” Johnson said. “All of us can afford to share some of our success with causes that we support.”

The CFC and CFC-O are the only authorized solicitation of federal employees in their workplaces on behalf of approved charitable organizations. The mission of the CFC is to support and promote philanthropy through a voluntary program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.

For more information, speak with your local CFC-O representative or visit www.cfcoverseas.org.

• Date Taken: 10.05.2016
• Date Posted: 10.25.2016 09:26
• Story ID: 211311
• Location: RAMSTEIN, RP, DE