Just checked the website snopes.com and saw an update on this.
It appears that so many phone cards have been sent that
Walter Reed Hospital is now asking people to hold off on
this until at least March 2005.

On Thu, 16 Dec 2004, Bob Pastorio wrote:

> Phone Cards Connect Us With Wounded
>
> Yellow ribbons tied around trees and red, white and blue stickers on
> the backs SUVs saying "Support our Troops" are things that make
> civilians feel good but do nothing for the men and women actually in
> uniform.
>
> So please consider the following:
>
> The number ONE request at Walter Reed hospital is phone cards. The
> government doesn't pay long distance phone charges and these wounded
> soldiers are rationing their calls home.
>
> Many will be there throughout the holidays. Really support our troops
> -- Send phone cards of any amount to:
>
> Medical Family Assistance Center
> Walter Reed Medical Center
> 6900 Georgia Avenue, NW
> Washington, DC 20307-5001
>
> They say they need an "endless" supply of these -- any amount even $5
> is greatly appreciated.
>
> Wal-Mart has good prices on AT&T cards, Sam's Club is even better, if
> you are a member.
>
> Please pass this portion on, copy and paste it into your e-mail, and
> send to everyone you know.
>
>
>

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