Campaign adds $365
The total for the 2006 Give-A-Christmas program has risen to $8,123.71. “Wow!” exclaimed Sparkle the Christmas star. “Folks are so generous, and it’s nice to know they take the time to donate to someone less fortunate.”
Today’s donations totaled $365. However, Sparkle noted that the donations must pick up if the campaign is to reach its goal of $40,000.
“There’s only 11 days left before the Dec. 22 deadline, so we need people to make their donations now,’ said Sparkle. “I know everyone’s busy with Christmas coming, but we want to make sure that every boy and girl has a Merry Christmas so please make your donation as soon as possible.’
The donations benefit the Salvation Army units that service those who have given to the annual fund-raiser.
Today’s donations came from New Salem, Hopwood, Waltersburg, Uniontown, Merrittstown, Ohiopyle and Brownsville.
Donations came from individuals and organizations, including $100 from the Ohiopyle-Stewart Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, $100 from the First United Methodist Church and $80 from a raffle held by the Herald-Standard.
Donors include: Dolores Elliott, New Salem; Frank and Ann Horvath, Hopwood, Elizabeth Softa, Waltersburg, in memory of son, Darnell Poole and brother Robert Lewis; Barbara Ann and George Cavalcante, in memory of parents Mike Sr. and Barbara L. Cavalcante and brothers Mike Jr., and James Cavalcante; Ohiopyle-Stewart VFD Ladies Auxiliary, Ohiopyle; First United Methodist Church, in memory of faithful servants of the church, Brownsville; Herald-Standard decorating raffle, Uniontown.