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By Kyra Bergman

Seventeen-year-old David Corbin is using his Eagle Scout project to support our troops.

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David Corbin with his donations to Operations Troop Appreciation.

An Eagle Scout project is when a Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, or Venturer in the Boy Scouts of America demonstrates leadership of others while performing a project for the benefit of his community.

The local youth spent between four and six weeks collecting needed items to be sent to American troops overseas, including 6 days outside Walmart and a day at Rite Aid in Bethel Park. Corbin also received donations from a long list of local businesses, VFWs, and American Legions from Bethel Park, Pittsburgh, Castle Shannon, McMurray, and Canonsburg, among others.

After using some of the donated funds to buy items specifically requested by troops, Corbin gave a total of $3,242.45 and a mountain of packed boxes of items to Operation Troop Appreciation, located in Century III Mall.

When asked why he chose Operation Troop Appreciation as his charity, Corbin replied, “I wanted to do a project to support the people who help protect us. OTA is a five-star highly rated non-profit that gives 98% of all income to our service people!”

Corbin also stated, “I wish I could see the faces of the veterans in Jordan, Afghanistan, and South Korea as well as all the others who will benefit.” All items, including food items, soaps, games, and many more, were shipped directly to troops.

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