May 6 last day of Hanscom’s AFAF campaign Published May 5, 2011 By Sarah Olaciregui 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- May 6 marks the last day of the Air Force's and Hanscom's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign. But, before the campaign ends, organizers already know it was a success. "With one week left in the campaign, we had already reached 100 percent of our goal," said Master Sgt. Richard Olivarez, AFAF installation project officer. "On the last day, I can confidently say we expect to exceed our goal of $21,157. This just goes to show that Airmen are committed to taking care of one another, their families, widows and retirees." An official total will announced as soon as all contributions are recorded. The AFAF benefits four charities, including the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Village Foundation and Air Force Enlisted Village. The fourth charity, and this week's spotlight, is the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation. Charity Spotlight: General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation The Air Force Assistance Fund is the main source of support for the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, established by the general and his wife, Helen, in 1987. The foundation provides for the needs of Air Force retirees' widows across the nation. "We are not interested in why they need help, only that they need it," the foundation's website, www.lemay-foundation.org, states. General LeMay and his wife felt the need to create an organization which offers grants to provide widows of Air Force retirees of all ranks with assistance for rent, utilities, food and some health care. The foundation was based on the concept that these widows "spent much of their lives coping with the difficulties of military life and supporting their spouses through years of active duty," states the website. "Military spouses are entitled to a decent standard of living, entitled to live with dignity and entitled to be proud of their service." For further information about the foundation, visit the website, call 1-800-554-5510 or email info@lemayfoundation.com. For further information about all of the Air Force Assistance Fund charities, visit www.afassistancefund.org.