Operation Santa: Sam's Soldiers 2024

Hello everybody! These past four years have been a crazy journey that I am proud to have gone on with you all. To start, I would like to once again thank all of our incredible, selfless donors for their generosity. We have been able to raise approximately $125,000 and provide over 1,500 courageous soldiers with holiday care packages to make their days a little brighter since launching Operation Santa: Sam’s Soldiers!

This year comes with so much turmoil and division. Differences amongst a variety of topics are conquering our nation, but we need to unite around something that brings us closer together: our soldiers. Brave Americans make the commitment every day to sacrifice their time and their lives for our protection! Regardless of the current state of the world, our troops will always be on the frontlines to defend the freedoms given to us. We need to show our support and remind them that we are always behind them. ALWAYS. Operation Santa: Sam’s Soldiers looks to do just that.

Operation Santa: Sam’s Soldiers was created during COVID in 2020 to raise money to provide soldiers abroad, including my sister and best friend, Captain Samantha Rolnick, with important items such as blankets, travel mugs, waterproof socks, coffee, 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!

Our soldiers are incredibly appreciative of everything we are able to provide them, especially during these uncertain times. We receive letters from these soldiers throughout the year 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 17-year old in America, I 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 see first-hand how hard it is for these young men and women to spend the holidays apart from their families. We must support and do what we can to assist these soldiers, and I am merely trying to do my part in this cause. I am asking all of you to join me in these efforts. Let’s make this 5th year the best yet! 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