Combat Boot Reseller Has Contributed $10,000 to Send Care Packages to US Troops Stationed Abroad

Websites CopShoes.com andTacBoots.com have teamed up with Operation Gratitude to send Care Packages to US Troops stationed all around the world.

San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) June 1, 2007 -- Combat Boot (http://www.copshoes.com/?CS_003=2076680) reseller Alper-Gold Websites celebrated the one year anniversary of their program to raise money for Operation Gratitude. When a customer makes a purchase on CopShoes.com or TacBoots.com they are asked if they would like to contribute $1.00 to Operation Gratitude which sends care packages to US troops stationed all over the world. For every dollar donated by their customers, Alper-Gold matches that dollar with a dollar of its own.

"The idea is simple, really" said Matt Alper, President of Alper-Gold Websites, "When a customer purchases anything on one of the sites they are asked to contribute $1.00 towards sending care packages to the troops." "The program has been so successful that we are planning to expand it in this next year," said Sid Gold, Vice President of Alper-Gold. "We are adding the donation solicitation to our newest website, MetBoots.com which will go-live in June, 2007"

"It is amazing how much money can be raised simply by asking for $1.00 at a time," said Carolyn Blashek, founder and director of Operation Gratitude. "Over the past year, contributions from Alper-Gold and their customers have helped send Thousands of care packages to our troops. Our plan is to send out 50,000 care packages during our current Patriotic Drive. Alper-Gold and their customers help make this possible."

About Alper-Gold:

Alper-Gold operates several e-commerce websites aimed at niche markets, including CopShoes.com, TacBoots.com, and MetBoots.com (coming June, 2007). CopShoes.com and TacBoots.com focus mainly on Police and Military footwear such as Combat Boots (http://www.copshoes.com/?CS_003=2076680) and Military Dress Shoes. MetBoots.com will focus on other work related footwear such as Steel Toe Boots (http://www.metboots.com/?CS_003=2076680). Their state of the art warehouse is located in San Antonio, Texas. They are dedicated to providing top quality customer service. For more information please contact Brian Gold, National Sales Manager or visit the website at CopShoes.com (http://www.copshoes.com/?CS_003=2076680) . The toll free customer service number is (866) 280-0400.

About Operation Gratitude:

Operation Gratitude is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization. Its mission is to lift morale by sending care packages to US troops stationed abroad. The care packages are filled with donated snacks, entertainment items and personal letters of thanks. All financial donations are used to pay shipping expenses which average ~$10-12/package. For more information on the group, including letters from troops overseas who have received care packages, visit opgratitude.com

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