TREASURE HUNT 2010
Our sincerest thanks go out to all those families, classrooms, youth groups, and individuals from across the nation who played ThanksUSA's Treasure Hunt Five. Congratulations to each of our 2010 Treasure Hunt Five winners:
School/Youth Group Winners
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Chapter 1:
Nancy Perdiew's Harrison High School Consumer and Family Science class, Harrison, OH $1000 Gift Certificate to use at Walmart |
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Chapter 2:
Joy's Kids special needs youth group, Wichita Falls, TX $1000 Gift Certificate to use at Walmart "Wow!!! We are so excited and in total disbelief that we won again! This is our third win and our kids have absolutely loved playing in the hunt. We have also enjoyed being able to support and honor our troops and they deserve so much more than we can give. Well I'm sure you are curious as to how the kids decided to spend their money. Well first thing they were all happy to buy was an iPad. Thank goodness a friend held one for me because by the time I got there they were sold out! So we got some accessories for the iPad as well as some new keyboards with support and more ergonomic mice so they can use the computers with more ease. I can't thank you enough. This has been such a blessing and I don't think I can express what a difference this has made in their lives. Thanks again and we will continue to hunt."-- Arlene of Joy's Kids |
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Chapter 3:
Pilon Homeschool, Riverton, WY $1000 Gift Certificate to use at Walmart |
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Chapter 4:
The Young Family aka "Happy Homeschoolers", Riverton, WY $1000 Gift Certificate to use at Walmart "What a thrilling treasure hunt this has been! Our home school enjoyed learning all about MO, AL, NE and recycling. What a great way to learn about hydro-power dams! We are grateful to ThanksUSA for this opportunity to have fun while learning valuable facts about our country. Most importantly, we want to show our appreciation to all the military men and women and their families. Thank you for serving this great nation!" |
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Chapter 5:
4D Christian Academy, Haysi, VA $1000 Gift Certificate to use at Walmart |
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Chapter 6:
The Smith Family aka "Buffalo Rock School", Riverton, WY $1000 Gift Certificate to use at Walmart |
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Chapter 7:
Melissa Cook's Union County Early College High School Social Studies classes $1000 Gift Certificate to use at Barnes & Noble "We enjoyed playing the treasure hunt this school year. It has become a tradition at my school for ninth grade students. We play for several reasons:
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Individual Winners
Individual chapter winners each won a laptop computer
Individual chapter winners each won a laptop computer
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Chapter 1:
Andrea Lundgren Yokosuka Naval Station, Japan Chapter 2: Karen Monroe St. Louis, MO Chapter 3: Melissa Cook Matthews, NC Chapter 4: Reverend Liz Wold Greenwich, CT Chapter 5: Gina Lehn Blue Ash, OH Chapter 6: Lisa Woods Vernon, AL Chapter 7: LaDonna Nowell Collinsville, MS |
"My husband is in the U.S.Navy and we are currently stationed at Yokosuka Naval Station, Japan. We decided that since I won't be working when we are stationed here, it would be the perfect time for me to go back to school to complete my degree. While looking for scholarships I came across the ThanksUSA website and got hooked on the treasure hunt. I was so surprised to learn that I had won a prize since I forgot all about the actual contest and was just enjoying the game! I really appreciate what ThanksUSA has done for military dependents like myself and I am so happy that I get to be a part of it." -- Andrea Lundgren "The computer is such a welcome addition to the work I am so honored to do with our military and military families. I am just amazed at the generosity of ThanksUSA and the sponsors for contributing to the support of so many who need a helping hand. Thank you and God bless everyone who continues to promote and work with this special organization." -- Reverend Liz Wold |
Grand Prize Winner
James Norton of Wichita Falls, TX, won the TH8 Grand Prize, a chest filled with real treasure!
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"As a retired Navy CPO of 25 years, I think that ThanksUSA, and Americans like the two girls that created the hunt, are who make me proud to have served our country. All branches of the Military preserve freedom and we all hope that we never have to go to war again. My family and I are so thrilled to be the Grand Prize Winners ... with all our kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids, we have enough for each to have a piece of the treasure. This is my 3rd year playing and am thrilled to have won the Grand Prize this year. A big THANKS to ThanksUSA and all you do for the Military and their Families." -- James Norton |
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Summer Snap-Shot
Weekly Summer Snap-Shot Winners each won a customized iPod Nano
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Week1:
Jan Hall, South Carolina donated her iPod to a deserving military service member |
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Week 2:
Julie F, Nebraska |
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Week 3:
Lisa Woods, Alabama |
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Week 4:
Karen "Peaches" Monroe, Missouri |
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Week 5:
Jillianne K, Florida |
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Week 6:
B Murray, Oregon |
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Week 7:
Dian M, Washington |
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Week 8:
Alex Bellinghausen, Texas "I started playing the ThanksUSA Treasure Hunt in 2006 & have enjoyed every minute of the hunt for clues. I think it has a great mix of history, fun, & education all in one package — along with a way to support those who help support our country." |
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Week 9:
Elizabeth Tomes, Missouri |
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Week 10:
Lydia Arnall, Georgia "My daughter, Darcy, and I have greatly enjoyed working together to solve the treasure hunts and summer snap- shots. They have provided us with some excellent mother/daughter bonding time as we have spent hours side-by- side searching the internet and deciphering the clues and puzzles. For us, it has truly been time well-spent. And of course, winning a prize is the icing on the cake. Thank you!" |
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Week 11:
LaDonna Nowell, Mississippi "I was surprised to win again. I have always loved to play games. I love a good challenge and the thrill of competition. Thanks USA provides educational entertainment while supporting our military families. I would like to thank you all and say that I will continue to be a loyal member of the website and I am very honored to be associated with such a great organization. Thanks again!" |
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Week 12:
Arlene Feix, Texas |
Summer Snap-Shot Grand Prize
Flip MinoHD
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Lisa Woods, Alabama
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