Help Buy a Soldier a Bean Bag Chair

A local resident is raising money to buy a bean bag chair – that's right, a bean bag chair – for her cousin who is serving his third deployment in Afghanistan.

Danielle LeColst of Bedford said her cousin Dennis Stringer posted on his Facebook page this week that he wanted a certain bean bag chair "so bad," according to the GoFundMe.com page. The chair costs $199 (plus shipping) on Overstock.com, so LeColst thought it would be great if she could send him one to show appreciation for her cousin's military service. Patch has partnered with GoFundMe and is helping to highlight worthy campaigns in local communities.

Since Feb. 24, 6 people have already donated $165. The goal is $260.

From the page:

My cousin Dennis Stringer is on his 3rd deployment in Afghanistan. Today he posted on his Facebook page that he wanted this beanbag "so bad" from Overstock.com. It is only $199. I figured giving him one is the least we could do to show our appreciation. I put $260 just incase there is shipping (eventually), and to cover GOFundme Fees. If not, all money goes to Dennis! Please help out! Thank you so much :)