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HOME DEPOT and WAL-MART Gift Cards are one of the most useful things you can donate! Please feel free to donate a gift card as a substitute for picking up specific items.
The TMMSN is a non-profit organization in which all donations are considered tax deductible contributions.
THE TMMSN WISH LIST
The following items on our wish list are needed for the daily operations of the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network and all donated items and funds will go toward the mission of TMMSN of rescue and rehabilitation, research and education with regard to the marine mammals of the Texas Gulf Coast.
The following list contains some specific needs of our Network, but is by no means an exhaustive list or is meant to be restrictive in any way. The websites that the items are linked to serve as a convenient way for the public and supporters to view and order the specific item listed. Of course, supporters are also welcome to drop by the State Office to make donations of items listed if they are in the area.
To all of our volunteers, members, and generous supporters, we can't say "Thank You" enough!
WISH LISH UPDATED NOVEMBER 2009
Click on the link above the description of each item to
order.
3" Chlorine Pucks We need the following 6 items as we are
constantly battling salt water corrosion and rust:
Pressure Washer $699 Portable Oxy/Acetylene Torch $299 Rust Penetrators
and Lubricants - Pick up a can of WD40, PB Blaster, or Liquid Wrench and
drop it off at the Galveston office! Errol will really appreciate it.
Available at Wal-Mart or any hardware or automotive store. Sea Foam Fuel
Stabilizer and Treatment About $9/can -
This product helps keep our engines and fuel systems clean
and problem-free. Pick up a can at most Wal-Marts or any automotive store.
Drop it by the Galveston office. Stabil Fuel
Stabilizer About $9/can -
With so many little engines and motors around we need to
keep the fuel fresh so that the equipment is available for use at a moment's
notice. Pick up a bottle at Wal-Mart or an auto parts store and drop it by
the office!
Operations and Maintenance Supplies
--Home Depot Gift Cards are much appreciated! Specific items we frequently use and need include:
--Pool Pumps (new or used but working) - 3/4 HP to 2 HP, PVC pipe and fittings, teflon tape, PVC plumbing primer and glue
--Extension Cords, Power Strips, Portable GFCI, Flood Light Bulbs, D size
and AA size batteries.
Please contact Errol Ronje at eronje[at]tmmsn.org if you would like to donate a good working item.
Cost: As of 1/13/2010, Sam's Club sells 40 lbs. of
stabilized chlorine for around $93.
We need these pucks to maintain a low, harmless level of chlorine in our rehab pool.
Here at TMMSN, rust prevention is a way of life. We need a
good pressure washer to keep our trucks, trailers, boats, equipment, tools and
floors clean.
Lincoln Electric Welder $269
When our equipment succumbs to rust,
we like to repair when possible instead of replace. This portable torch and light-duty
welder will do the trick.
Surgical Scalpels
Cost: $7.99
The disposable sterile scalpels will be put to use in
necropsies for research and education. #20
Box of 10, #21 Box of 10, #22 Box of 10, #23 Box of 10.
Non-Powdered Latex Exam Gloves
Cost: $39.13
Case of Small, Medium, Large - Each case contains 10 boxes of 100 gloves.
Disposable Syringes w/Needles
Cost: $26.79 - $41.99
We use the syringes with the needles above... on a regular
basis to administer necessary meds to our live animals in rehab and
for diagnostic purposes and research. Terumo Syringes 21Gx1",
3cc Box of 100, 5cc Box of 100, 10cc Box of 100
Disinfectant
Cost: $42.99
We try our best to keep things clean and free of any bugs
that might make our live animals sick. Nolvasan is our
disinfectant of choice. 1 Gallon Bottles.
Whirlpack Storage Bags or Call 1-800.537.9724
Cost: $86.43
The samples bags are a necessity when taking and shipping organs
during a necropsy. The test results we get back from
these samples tells us what may be going wrong with our marine
mammals. 6"x9" x 3 mil. Case of 500.
Earloop Medical Grade Masks
Cost: $9.99
We need these masks to protect our volunteers during medical and rehabilitation procedures.
50 ct. box
Office Supplies
Inkjet Printer Cartridges
Cost: $49.00
HP Triple Pack HP56, HP57
Lexmark 16/17, Lexmark 26/27
Portable Shelter
Cost: $109.18
We use these portable shelters for training exercises, fund raising events, and network socials. We can use a couple of more to replace our aging shelters.
10' x 10', (2 Needed)
Postage Stamps (44c and 29c)
We are constantly in need of postage stamps at the office.
We'll accept postage stamps or if you'd rather just donate some money here on our site
we'll use that money toward the purchase of more stamps.
Rubbermaid 18 Gal Rough-Tote Storage Container w/Lid
Cost: $6.97
We need 10 of these durable storage containers to keep things dry and organized.
3M Self-Healing Laminating Sheets
Cost: $14.88
The office uses these laminating sheets frequently for Membership Cards,
Volunteer badges, and more.
Box of 25 (2)
Bottled Water
Cost: $6.86
We need to make sure our thirsty volunteers stay hydrated in our hot Texas climate.
Case of 24
Trash Bags
Cost: $10.14
13 gal, Box of 50
Large Clean-Up Trash Bags
Cost: $13.44
33 gal, Box of 90
Liquid Bleach
Cost: $2.23
96 oz. Bottles
Anti-Bacterial Soap
Cost: $7.72
1 Gal. Bottle
Disinfecting Wipes
Cost: $12.62
Pack of 4
Printer/Copy Paper
Cost: $25.89
Case of 500 Sheets, 8 1/2" x 11"