Having a family member deployed with the military for months at a time can be difficult for the entire family, especially for kids. socalredcross offers a special way to bring joy to families in the military community through its Hug-a-Hero Doll program. The dolls feature a photo of the deployed parent with a message at the bottom to bring comfort to kids while they are away. “Deploying and being separated from your family for six months or more is one of the greatest sacrifices made, and these dolls with photos allow the children to hold and hug their moms and dads while they are away, which comforts them during these difficult times of their lives,” says Jason Brand, Service to the Armed Forces Director for the Red Cross Southern California Region. This April during Month of the Military Child, we recognize the unimaginable challenges military children face throughout their life, especially during extended periods of separation from their parents. We see you and recognize the sacr...