Operation Santa: Sam's Soldiers 2023

Hello again, everybody! These past three years have been an amazing adventure that I’ve been proud to go on with all of you. To start, I would like to once again thank all of our outstanding, selfless donors from the past years for their generosity. We have been able to provide approximately 1,500 dedicated soldiers with holiday care packages to make their days a little brighter since launching Operation Santa: Sam’s Soldiers!

Operation Santa: Sam’s Soldiers was created in 2020 to raise money to provide soldiers in Italy, including my sister and best friend, Captain Samantha Rolnick, with important items, such as blankets, travel mugs, waterproof socks, toiletries, and more. We will be sending the care packages to as many troops as possible serving overseas in Europe in time for the holiday season!

Throughout the past three years, we have discovered that our strong-willed soldiers can use everyday items that we might take for granted. Our soldiers are incredibly appreciative of everything we are able to provide them, especially during these uncertain times. We receive letters from these soldiers who are so grateful for the love and support from back home, and it brings a sense of satisfaction to realize our goal of making them feel extra special during the holiday season is being achieved.

As a 16-year old in America, I realize and acknowledge how fortunate I am, because of the sacrifices, commitment, and dedication of our soldiers who are not much older than myself. Our brave men and women in uniform, including Sam, have missed numerous holidays and family events at home while bravely serving our country. I know first-hand how hard it is for these young men and women to spend the holidays apart from their families. Once again, we should support and do what we can to assist these soldiers, and I am merely trying to do my part in this cause. I am humbly asking all of you to join me in these efforts. Thank you so much for your kindness and support. Happy Holidays and may God continue to bless all of us and our troops, home and abroad!

Trey Rolnick and the Rolnick Family