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DonutDollies.com reaches 150,000 views
Published November 27, 2021 by Jim

DonutDollies.com reaches 150,000 views

We are so thankful for all of the support, sharing and love for our soon-to-released documentary about the Red Cross Donut Dollies. Without your interaction with this website we would not have reached 150,000 views and 682 comments from the U.S. and around the world… and we thank you all!

DonutDollies.com features several areas for you to learn more about the Donut Dollies and our project. At the top of each page you’ll see tabbed sections, with the highlights being the Donut Dollie Detail, In The News and Photos & Videos. The Donut Dollie Detail gathers 60 in-their-own-words features from Donut Dollies who served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The In The News section focuses on the numerous articles, interviews and noteworthy news about our project and Donut Dollies around the country. Both of those sections feature hundreds of photos shared with us by Donut Dollies, as well as several archived interview videos and Q&A sessions featuring Donut Dollies.

In the coming months we’ll have so much to share, not only the official release of The Donut Dollies Documentary, but also more Donut Dollie Detail features, interview videos, Q&A sessions, photos, articles and so much more. To keep up-to-date you can like/follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram by clicking on your choice at the upper right corner of this page in the Follow or Contact Us section. You can also provide your email info in the Easy Sign Up section at the upper right, to receive the latest news via email (we will not share or sell your info, it is strictly used for Donut Dollies Documentary communication).

Soon we’ll sharing our film with you and we just can’t wait! It’s been years in the making, but thanks to our Kickstarter and ongoing donors, plus everyone’s support through comments, likes and shares, we just couldn’t have done it without all of you.

We thank you again and wish you and yours all the best in the holiday season and into the new year!

Gratefully,

Norm, Jess and Jim

In The News

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Published November 25, 2021 by Jim

Memory of Thanksgiving Day – Vietnam 1966

As we gather today with family and friends, we wish you the joy of togetherness that warms your heart and creates memories.  

We thank all of our military men and women for their service, and the Donut Dollies who served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  

We thank Donut Dollie Margaret (Maggie) Goodrich Hodge (1966-67) for sharing this Thanksgiving memory from 1966 in Vietnam.

Gratefully,

Norm, Jess and Jim

In The News

American Legion AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson Grateful for our Vets HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS Memorial Day memories RED CROSS Schertz Texas veterans VFW vietnam Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vietnam War VVMF WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Published November 11, 2021 by Jim

Honoring all who served on this Veterans Day

Today we honor the men and women who have served our country – our brave veterans. America’s history is built on the dedication and service of our military personnel who have put themselves in harms way, far from home and loved ones. They all deserve our thoughts, prayers and thanks for their dedication and sacrifice. On behalf of the Donut Dollies Documentary, we wish to extend our gratitude to our Veterans and the Red Cross Donut Dollies who served them.

Donut Dollie Dorset Hoogland Anderson speaking with Air Force Veteran Steve Michener, Vietnam Veteran Stephen Wallace and his wife Barbara at the Salute to Veterans Parade in Riverside, CA
Donut Dollie Dorset Hoogland Anderson speaking with Air Force Veteran Steve Michener, Vietnam Veteran Stephen Wallace and his wife Barbara at the Salute to Veterans Parade in Riverside, CA
Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe entering Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX
Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe entering Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX (2015)
Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe pointing to the brick honoring her husband Robert Bowe at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX
Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe pointing to the brick honoring her husband Robert Bowe at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX (2015)
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Credit: Emily Strange – Red Cross Donut Dollie (Vietnam 1969)
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Credit: Mary Blanchard Bowe – Red Cross Donut Dollie (Vietnam 1968-69) — Mary’s note: “Group shot of the men of the 160th Maintenance in Cha Rang Valley”
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Credit: Margo Timberlake – Red Cross Donut Dollie (Vietnam 1970-71) — Margo’s note: “Our partially sandbagged hootch in Quang Tri with Margo and the crew who were working on it”
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Credit: Joyce MacConnachie Kirk – Red Cross Donut Dollie (Vietnam 1967-68)



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In The News

American Legion AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson Grateful for our Vets HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS Memorial Day memories RED CROSS Schertz Texas veterans VFW vietnam Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vietnam War VVMF WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Published November 12, 2016 by Jim

Veterans Day 2016

Today we honor the men and women who have served our country – our brave veterans. America’s history is built on the dedication and service of our military personnel who have put themselves in harms way, far from home and loved ones. They all deserve our thoughts, prayers and thanks for their dedication and sacrifice. On behalf of the Donut Dollies Documentary, we wish to extend our gratitude to our Veterans and the Red Cross Donut Dollies who served them.

Donut Dollie Dorset Hoogland Anderson speaking with Air Force Veteran Steve Michener, Vietnam Veteran Stephen Wallace and his wife Barbara at the Salute to Veterans Parade in Riverside, CA
Donut Dollie Dorset Hoogland Anderson speaking with Air Force Veteran Steve Michener, Vietnam Veteran Stephen Wallace and his wife Barbara at the Salute to Veterans Parade in Riverside, CA

Donut Dollie Dorset Hoogland Anderson proudly showing the Thank You For Your Service medallion presented to her by Vietnam Veteran Stephen Wallace at the Salute to Veterans Parade in Riverside, CA
Donut Dollie Dorset Hoogland Anderson proudly showing the Thank You For Your Service medallion presented to her by Vietnam Veteran Stephen Wallace at the Salute to Veterans Parade in Riverside, CA

Donut Dollie Dorset Hoogland Anderson thanking Korean Veteran Danny Macias (left), WWII & Korean Veteran Moses Diaz (center) and Veteran David Diaz Gonzales (right) for their service at the Salute to Veterans Parade in Riverside, CA
Donut Dollie Dorset Hoogland Anderson thanking Korean Veteran Danny Macias (left), WWII & Korean Veteran Moses Diaz (center) and Veteran David Diaz Gonzales (right) for their service at the Salute to Veterans Parade in Riverside, CA

Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe entering Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX
Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe entering Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX

Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe pointing to the brick honoring her husband Robert Bowe at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX
Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe pointing to the brick honoring her husband Robert Bowe at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX

Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe taking a moment at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX to honor those who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces
Donut Dollie Mary Blanchard Bowe taking a moment at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Schertz, TX to honor those who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces

Photos

American Legion AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson Grateful for our Vets HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS Memorial Day memories RED CROSS Schertz Texas veterans VFW vietnam Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vietnam War VVMF WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Published May 30, 2016 by Jim

Red Cross Donut Dollies remembering our Vietnam Veterans

Red Cross Donut Dollies Aggie, Mary, Dorset, Wanda and Linda remember our Vietnam Veterans

Videos

American Legion AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson Grateful for our Vets HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS Memorial Day memories RED CROSS Schertz Texas veterans VFW vietnam Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vietnam War VVMF WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Published May 30, 2016 by Jim

Memorial Day 2016

Today we honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

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Please join us in keeping them in our thoughts always.

Photos

American Legion AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson Grateful for our Vets HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS Memorial Day memories RED CROSS Schertz Texas veterans VFW vietnam Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vietnam War VVMF WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Published March 8, 2015 by Jim

The Donut Dollies receive a warm welcome in Tuy Hòa, Vietnam

Mary and Dorset (in their vintage uniforms) were warmly welcomed at Bob’s Café American in Tuy Hòa, Vietnam. They were both very moved by this gesture, and enjoyed some terrific BBQ!

We are a little over a week into our trip to Vietnam with the Donut Dollies and things are going very well. We’ve met some wonderful people – both Vietnamese and ex-pats – who have been very welcoming and helpful on our quest. We’ll be sharing more photos in the days to come.

Tuy Hoa welcome at Bob's

Photos

AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS memories RED CROSS Schertz Texas Tuy Hoa veterans vietnam Vietnam War WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Published March 7, 2015 by Jim

The Donut Dollies visit Nha Trang

While in Nha Trang, Mary and Dorset spoke with a friendly local women in their attempt to locate the villa where the Donut Dollies lived. As this trip is about locating history, they found that sometimes what you’re searching for isn’t on a map, but locked deep within memories. Our journey of discovery continues…

Mary & Dorset in Nha Trang with a friendly local lady

Photos

AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS memories Nha Trang RED CROSS Schertz Texas veterans vietnam Vietnam War WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Published March 4, 2015 by Jim

The Donut Dollies journey to Vietnam has begun

With the first couple days of filming completed, here’s a first look at Donut Dollies Dorset (Hoogland) Anderson and Mary (Blanchard) Bowe on their first trip to Vietnam in 46 years. The first photo shows these longtime friends in Nha Trang and the second shows Mary meeting the local wildlife in Dong Ba Thin. The last photo shows Norm on his birthday as he receives his birthday cake from his mother (these mother and son smiles are priceless). In case you were wondering, happy birthday translates to chúc mừng sinh nhật in Vietnamese. Please check back to see more photos as this once-on-a-lifetime trip continues through Cam Ranh, Cu Chi, Nha Trang, Pleiku, Qui Nhon and Tuy Hoa.

Mary & Dorset in Nha Trang - P1010621 - edited version

Mary meets the local wildlife in Dong Ba Thin - P1010559 - edited version

Norm & Dorset with birthday cake in Vietnam - edited version

Photos

AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Dong Ba Thin Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS memories Nha Trang RED CROSS Schertz Texas veterans vietnam Vietnam War WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Published February 26, 2015 by Jim

The Donut Dollies Documentary begins filming in Vietnam

Later today, Norm Anderson, the director of the Donut Dollies Documentary will arrive in Saigon/Ho Chi Min City with two Red Cross Donut Dollies, Dorset (Hoogland) Anderson and Mary (Blanchard) Bowe to begin filming their return to Vietnam for the first time in over 46 years. Along with a film crew including Jess Hill (Producer), Joe Cicio (Cameraman) and Angeline Herron (Camerawoman), they will be filming in Cam Ranh, Cu Chi, Nha Trang, Pleiku, Qui Nhon and Tuy Hoa. The mission of this trip is to document the memories of two of the 627 college graduates who volunteered through the American Red Cross to serve our brave soldiers during the Vietnam War.

Videos

AMERICAN RED CROSS OVERSEAS ASSOCIATION ARCOA BERKSHIRE BERKSHIRE COUNTY CUMMINGTON Documentary Donut Dollies DONUT DOLLY Dorset Hoogland Anderson HAMPSHIRE COUNTY HELICOPTER Huey Mary Blanchard Bowe MASSACHUSETTS memories RED CROSS Schertz Texas veterans vietnam Vietnam War WESTERN MA WESTERN MASS WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

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