Thank You Everyone For Your Support!
These past few months have taken me further then any dream could have taken me. This has been the greatest adventure I could have ever encountered. I could have never imagined a time so exciting, amusing, and exhilarating. Operation Sweet 16 is a true blessing. I can not picture my life with out my campaign. Operation Sweet 16 brings me pure happiness. I am not doing this for myself but for our Soldiers, our true HERO'S of America. These men and women put their life on the line everyday. Not only are they fighting for our country but they are fighting for strangers such as you and I. Our Troops deserve more recognition then anyone else! Operation Sweet 16 has allowed me to successfully spread the word, it has allowed me to do my best to put the focus back on these men and women.
I would like to thank each and every single person who has supported Operation Sweet 16. The words of encouragement, the donations, and the sponsors have made Operation Sweet 16 what it is today. I am very excited to say that Operation Sweet 16 is a Texas-Not-For Profit Corporation and I plan to continue to manage Operation Sweet 16 for the rest of my life! I have to thank everyone who has supported me. Our servicemen and women are the reason I have made this decision. Because of your support, I plan to help our Troops in need for the rest of my life. Thank you so much for everything! Operation Sweet 16 is so blessed because of the individuals who have continued to support my efforts! Thank you for helping me, help others.
Tori Pimentel
Founder/Creator
Operation Sweet 16
Why Operation Sweet 16?
I’ve been thinking about my Sweet 16 party since I was a little girl. I guess we all dream of an extravagant party with hundreds of friends dancing, laughing and having fun (maybe even a brand new car). But with everything that’s been going on in the world lately, I think there’s a better way to celebrate.
The men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families have made the sacrifices that allow me the freedom to dream. They put their lives on the line and spend months or more away from their loved ones so I can go to school with my friends, have dinner with my family, then drift to sleep without thinking about the dangers in the world. In their honor, instead of an elaborate party, I’m launching Operation Sweet 16. Please donate and make a soldier's dream come true. — Tori
Help Us Help Them! About Operation Sweet 16
Operation Sweet 16 is a campaign to raise money to help U.S. soldiers and their families. By Tori’s 16th birthday on March 16, 2012, we plan to raise $16,000 to donate to charities that support our U.S. Military and their families. Whether you can spare a dollar or $500, your contribution matters.
You can donate here or attend one of the many events we’ll be holding this year. The events will be as varied as our sponsors. We’d like to thank our first event sponsor, Chick-fil-A (Southlake), for kicking off the events at their store in Southlake, Texas. Check out the events section for more details. (If you’d like to host an event, contact us with your idea or we can help you come up with one.)
Other Ways to Help
The direct donations we receive here and the money we collect at events will help us meet our goals, but there are other ways to help.
- Contact us to volunteer your time at the events.
- Encourage your friends and neighbors to stop by our website or events to donate.
- Talk about Operation Sweet 16 on social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. You can also show support by clicking the Facebook like button or follow Operation Sweet 16 on Twitter too. Our Twitter hash tag is #OpSweet16 if you'd like to search for recent discussions or events.
Special Sponsors
