The Gorham High School Key Club of Gorham, Maine presented a check for $16,500 to Operation Tribute surpassing their prior year donation of $10,000!  Key Club Chairperson Jason Badeau stated “Key Club is an organization that promotes community service.  Our club developed a very strong relationship with Operation Tribute given its purpose of paying tribute to the children of military families.  Recognizing the bravery and patriotism of these children is long over-due and Operation Tribute is a wonderful way to show our support for the sacrifice that these children make.”  The Gorham High School Key Club raised the money by hosting a Santa pancake breakfast and silent auction with help from area businesses as well as by contacting other New England Key Clubs to ask for their support.  Badeau noted “It was hard work but knowing that we would be making the holiday season brighter for these kids made it all worthwhile.  It also helped us to form friendships with other Key Clubs throughout New England that we hope will continue for many years to come.”  When asked what the Gorham High School Key Club goal was for 2010, he replied “ We would love to raise at least $20,000 for this great program in 2010 – more if possible.  We don’t want any child that requests a gift refused one because of a lack of money.”   Given the Gorham High School Key Club’s enthusiasm, it certainly appears as though they will reach their goal!  If anyone is interested in helping to support the Key Club’s efforts, you can contact Jason at Sponsorship@OperationTribute.com.