Drew Weifenbaugh, 11, has been collecting money and supplies for Operation Troop Appreciation.ERIC FREEHLING/BUTLER EAGLE

Drew Weifenbaugh, 11, is starting sixth grade at Butler Catholic School, but he’s also finishing his summer campaign to raise money and supplies for Operation Troop Appreciation.

The son of Paul and Renee Weifenbaugh, Butler, Drew has contributed to Operation Troop Appreciation in the past, starting when he was much younger.

“When I was 5, I made cards for them to send overseas,” Drew said. “We try to do stuff every summer, but some summers we haven’t been able to do it.”

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Drew Weifenbaugh, 11, has been collecting money and supplies for Operation Troop Appreciation.ERIC FREEHLING/BUTLER EAGLE