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

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

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

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Published November 11, 2021 by

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: 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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In The News

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Published November 12, 2016 by

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

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Published May 30, 2016 by

Red Cross Donut Dollies remembering our Vietnam Veterans

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

Videos

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Published May 30, 2016 by

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.

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Published January 17, 2016 by

Hello and Happy New Year from the Donut Dollies Documentary team!

2015 was quite an eventful year for our project and team. Through our Kickstarter campaign we successfully raised the funds necessary to film the return of Donut Dollies Dorset Hoogland Anderson and Mary Blanchard Bowe to Vietnam for the first time in 46 years. The trip was very exciting and emotional, and included many moments of rediscovery. It also brought up countless memories of the soldiers Dorset and Mary were proud to serve.

Since our last update, we’ve been hard at work editing the 100+ hours of footage we shot in Vietnam. We’ve also been shooting additional interviews and continuing to learn more about these courageous women. Over the last year we’ve received hundreds of comments and memories from Donut Dollies, Veterans and our Facebook friends, and thanks to their interest and support, it has underscored the importance of making this film.

We’re proud to announce that our project has received its first award! Based on our Kickstarter video, the My Hero International Film Festival awarded us first place in the “Indy Features in Development” category. Donut Dollies Mary and Dorset were also honored with special “My Hero” awards. This is a very exciting accolade from a terrific organization, and hopefully it’ll be the first of many laurels that will come along after we’ve finished the film.

We’ve got a lot of work left to do before then, but as the new year begins, it’s important to reiterate that we never would have gotten this far without your support and encouragement. It’s also a good time to reaffirm that we’re more committed than ever to finishing the film and helping to share the story of The Donut Dollies.

All the best in 2016, and stay tuned for more updates soon.

With gratitude, The Donut Dollies Documentary Team

P.S. – You can view our award winning video here

2015 My Hero International Film Festival Laurel presented to the Donut Dollies Documentary in the "Indy Features in Development” category
2015 My Hero International Film Festival Laurel presented to the Donut Dollies Documentary in the “Indy Features in Development” category

My Hero 2015 Winner Award COMBO

Norm Anderson posing with the award made by Senegalese artist Mamadou Tall Diedhiou, which we received from the 2015 My Hero International Film Festival for 1st place in the "Indy Features in Development” category
Norm Anderson posing with the award made by Senegalese artist Mamadou Tall Diedhiou, which we received from the 2015 My Hero International Film Festival for 1st place in the “Indy Features in Development” category

In The News

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Published May 18, 2015 by

Red Cross Donut Dollies Dorset and Mary visit the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City

After most of the film crew headed home to the U.S., Red Cross Donut Dollies Dorset (Hoogland) Anderson and Mary (Blanchard) Bowe, along with the film’s director, Norm Anderson, spent a couple days in Ho Chi Min City (Saigon) filming remembrances of their previous 2 weeks in Vietnam. After visiting the 6 different cities/bases where Dorset and Mary had been stationed 46 years ago, and unfortunately not finding many of the physical locations they once knew, they visited the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City to gain a more direct, physical connection to their experiences in Vietnam.

Thanks to the assistance of the crew’s translator, Dorset and Mary were provided special access to the museum’s exhibits while it was closed. This allowed us to film very special and intimate moments of these women experiencing the history on display, which we believe will make for an important part of our documentary. Our Dollies also viewed the numerous pieces of military equipment on display on the grounds of the museum, including a Bell UH-1 Huey Helicopter, a Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter, a Northrop F-5 Fighter Jet, a D.7E Bulldozer, and several tanks.

Below you’ll find 11 photos in total – All photos credited to the Donut Dollies Documentary Team

Red Cross Donut Dollies Dorset (Hoogland) Anderson and Mary (Blanchard) Bowe standing in front of a Bell UH-1 Huey Helicopter at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam
Red Cross Donut Dollies Dorset (Hoogland) Anderson and Mary (Blanchard) Bowe standing in front of a Bell UH-1 Huey Helicopter at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Cross Donut Dollies Dorset (Hoogland) Anderson and Mary (Blanchard) Bowe standing next to a Northrop F-5 Fighter Jet at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam
Red Cross Donut Dollies Dorset (Hoogland) Anderson and Mary (Blanchard) Bowe standing next to a Northrop F-5 Fighter Jet at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Cross Donut Dollies Mary (Blanchard) Bowe standing in front of a Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam
Red Cross Donut Dollies Mary (Blanchard) Bowe standing in front of a Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam
A Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam
A Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam
A Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam
A Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A tank on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam
A tank on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A tank on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam
A tank on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A tank on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam
A tank on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A D.7E Bulldozer on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam
A D.7E Bulldozer on display at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Red Cross Donut Dollies Dorset and Mary visit a rice paddy in Pleiku

On their drive to Pleiku, Donut Dollies Dorset and Mary stopped to get a closer look at a rice paddy. The first photo is of a terraced rice paddy strewn with sunlight and showing the farmer’s shack at the left side of the image. The second photo shows the path running through the lush green of the paddy, and the third photo shows Dorset and Mary off in the distance of the rice paddy.

All photos credited to Angeline Herron

View of a terraced rice paddy strew with sunlight and showing the farmer’s shack at the left side of the image
View of a terraced rice paddy strewn with sunlight and showing the farmer’s shack at the left side of the image

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View of a path running through the lush green of the rice paddy
View of a path running through the lush green of the rice paddy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dorset and Mary off in the distance of the rice paddy
Dorset and Mary off in the distance of the rice paddy

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Published May 15, 2015 by

Donut Dollies Dorset and Mary reach Pleiku in the Central Highlands of Vietnam

As the first trip back to Vietnam by Red Cross Donut Dollies Dorset (Hoogland) Anderson and Mary (Blanchard) Bowe was nearing its end at the northernmost point, they arrived at Pleiku, which was Mary’s second base assignment over 46 years ago. The first photo is of the Welcome to Pleiku sign, and the second and third photos capture introspective moments of Dorset and Mary as they visit Pleiku Lake.

Photo 1 credited to the Donut Dollies Documentary Team and photos 2 & 3 credited to Angeline Herron

Welcome to Pleiku, Vietnam sign
Welcome to Pleiku, Vietnam sign

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Cross Donut Dollie Dorset (Hoogland) Anderson captured in an introspective moment at Pleiku Lake, Vietnam
Red Cross Donut Dollie Dorset (Hoogland) Anderson captured in an introspective moment at Pleiku Lake, Vietnam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Cross Donut Dollie Mary (Blanchard) Bowe captured in an introspective moment at Pleiku Lake, Vietnam
Red Cross Donut Dollie Mary (Blanchard) Bowe captured in an introspective moment at Pleiku Lake, Vietnam

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