December 10, 2010 - Lights for Life total tops $240,000
By MORRIS STEPHENSON – The Franklin News Post
A $5,000 contribution from Franklin Heights Baptist Church to the Lights for Life memorial fundraiser on Wednesday pushed the total for the 17th week to $241,567.54.
L.D. Arrington, drive chairman, said the donation was really appreciated and needed to keep the fundraiser moving toward its goal. He expressed his deep appreciation to the church members for making such a generous gift.
"For the report week, we had a total of $5,419 with a number of individual donations being received through the Town of Rocky Mount," Arrington said.
He also reported a donation of $100 from Ippy's and the Ippy's Bridge Club.
"I personally want to thank each individual who has contributed to this worthwhile drive. I know a lot of people can't make large donations. But every bit of change, from just a few cents to several dollars, collected in the countertop boxes adds up to more than you think. We have quite a few of those special collection boxes around at various locations," he said.
He again urged the owners of any businesses who have not turned in money from their collection boxes to do so as soon as possible.
"They can drop off the money at the Town of Rocky Mount Municipal Building on Donald Avenue or at Arrington Enterprises' office on Route 40 West in Rocky Mount," he added.
"I hope we will be able to reach the $250,000 mark before Christmas. We're not stopping there, but I would like to see that amount reached before Christmas. It would be good news for the drive," Arrington said.
The goal is to raise $450,000. The Town of Rocky Mount and Franklin County will give money to the drive to complete the total amount needed.
Electronic devices to change traffic light signals and warn motorists when an emergency vehicle approaches will be installed on the town and county traffic signals that need the update.
The fundraiser is the result of the July 26 deaths of Rocky Mount Fire Chief Posey Dillon and veteran firefighter Danny Altice. They died when their fire truck collided with other vehicles at the intersection of Route 40 East and School Board Road. The men were answering a fire call to the Smith Mountain Lake area when the accident occurred.
The drive officially started with an announcement made on Aug. 28.
By MORRIS STEPHENSON – The Franklin News Post
A $5,000 contribution from Franklin Heights Baptist Church to the Lights for Life memorial fundraiser on Wednesday pushed the total for the 17th week to $241,567.54. L.D. Arrington, drive chairman, said the donation was really appreciated and needed to keep the fundraiser moving toward its goal. He expressed his deep appreciation to the church members for making such a generous gift.
"For the report week, we had a total of $5,419 with a number of individual donations being received through the Town of Rocky Mount," Arrington said.
He also reported a donation of $100 from Ippy's and the Ippy's Bridge Club.
"I personally want to thank each individual who has contributed to this worthwhile drive. I know a lot of people can't make large donations. But every bit of change, from just a few cents to several dollars, collected in the countertop boxes adds up to more than you think. We have quite a few of those special collection boxes around at various locations," he said.
He again urged the owners of any businesses who have not turned in money from their collection boxes to do so as soon as possible.
"They can drop off the money at the Town of Rocky Mount Municipal Building on Donald Avenue or at Arrington Enterprises' office on Route 40 West in Rocky Mount," he added.
"I hope we will be able to reach the $250,000 mark before Christmas. We're not stopping there, but I would like to see that amount reached before Christmas. It would be good news for the drive," Arrington said.
The goal is to raise $450,000. The Town of Rocky Mount and Franklin County will give money to the drive to complete the total amount needed.
Electronic devices to change traffic light signals and warn motorists when an emergency vehicle approaches will be installed on the town and county traffic signals that need the update.
The fundraiser is the result of the July 26 deaths of Rocky Mount Fire Chief Posey Dillon and veteran firefighter Danny Altice. They died when their fire truck collided with other vehicles at the intersection of Route 40 East and School Board Road. The men were answering a fire call to the Smith Mountain Lake area when the accident occurred.
The drive officially started with an announcement made on Aug. 28.
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