Eeeeee!! It’s finally here. National Donut Day. It’s time to drop everything, run yourself to your nearest donut shop and order up.
National Donut Day actually came about in a pretty cool way. A military doctor wanted to brighten the day of wounded soldiers {during World War I}, so he purchased several dozen donuts to bring to work on his first day. He happened to pass a sweet-deep-fried donut onto a Lt. General who thought it was such a great idea, he organized a fundraiser that would allow the good doctor to continue providing donuts. Eventually, the Salvation Army jumped on board, and began creating social centers {located throughout France} that would allow wounded soldiers to recoup. The social centers, of course, came stocked with plenty of donuts and coffee–a HUGE luxury. The Salvation Army volunteers were even nicknamed “Doughnut Dollies.”
I think it would be pretty rad to drop a dozen donuts off to a member of the Armed Forces today, don’t you?
Now what are you waiting for? Get out there and celebrate!
~Mavis
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Tamara says
Great idea!