[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 10 (Thursday, January 16, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Pages S436-S437]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING CHRISTMAS CAN CURE

 Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, today I wish to join the New 
Hampshire chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, 
MOAA, in recognizing the work of Christmas Can Cure, a New Hampshire 
organization committed to helping disabled veterans and their families, 
especially around the holidays. On January 25, 2014, Christmas Can Cure 
will receive the Granite State Warriors Award, given by the MOAA to New 
Hampshire organizations making the most significant contributions to 
the Armed Forces of the United States.
  Founded in 2008 by the Carrier family in their Jackson, NH, home, 
Christmas Can Cure was born from the simple desire to invite returning 
warriors and their families to experience a white Christmas in New 
Hampshire. As they further developed their idea, the Carrier family 
realized that they could give back to wounded warriors and their 
families by relieving the financial and emotional stress of planning a 
family vacation for the holidays. The mission of Christmas Can Cure is 
not only to arrange a fun and memorable vacation, but also to provide 
servicemembers and their families the opportunity to relax and 
reconnect.
  The organization has enjoyed great success, and has joined with the 
Wounded Warrior Project to reach veterans around the country. The 
Carrier family has also recently partnered with the Lee family, owners 
of Eureka Resort, affording Christmas Can Cure an additional holiday 
destination in Park City, UT. It is clear that this already well-
established organization is continuing to gain momentum and broaden its 
impact on the lives of veterans and their families across the Nation.
  On behalf of the people of New Hampshire, I thank the Carrier family 
and others who have donated their time and efforts to Christmas Can 
Cure. The selflessness and patriotism of their mission is a true 
example of what makes ours such a great State, and I look forward to 
hearing more stories of

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lives that have been touched by the great work of this Granite State 
organization.

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