Monday, March 28, 2011
By MORRIS STEPHENSON - The Franklin News Post
L.D. Arrington, chairman of the Lights for Life memorial fundraiser, said he turned over more than $1,900 to the Town of Rocky Mount Wednesday, bringing the total donated to date to $274,677.09.
"I know of several hundred dollars that have not yet been turned in and have also heard several other fundraisers are planned," Arrington said.
"The fundraiser held in the memory of Rocky Mount firefighters Posey Dillon and Danny Altice surpassed a quarter of a million dollars at the end of last year," he added.
Of the money turned over to the town treasurer, more than $1,200 came from special donation boxes in Dairy Queen and Bojangles restaurants.
"Arrington Enterprises has officially ended its drive to collect money in our special boxes and have reverted our efforts to the Children's Miracle Network," Arrington said.
Another $600 was given Wednesday morning by the teachers and staff at Windy Gap Elementary School and the school's PTO organization.
Between Dec. 1 and the holiday break, teachers paid $1 to wear jeans to work on Fridays. That effort raised $300, which was matched by the PTO parents.
Principal Brenda Hopkins presented a $300 check on behalf of the teachers, while teacher Jacquie Locklear, co-president of the PTO, gave the other check to Arrington.
"Again, I would like to thank everyone who in any way contributed to the Lights for Life drive. From the pennies to the largest single individual contribution of $50,000, it was amazing how the people opened their hearts and pocketbooks in the short period of 20 weeks," Arrington said.
By MORRIS STEPHENSON - The Franklin News Post
L.D. Arrington, chairman of the Lights for Life memorial fundraiser, said he turned over more than $1,900 to the Town of Rocky Mount Wednesday, bringing the total donated to date to $274,677.09. "I know of several hundred dollars that have not yet been turned in and have also heard several other fundraisers are planned," Arrington said.
"The fundraiser held in the memory of Rocky Mount firefighters Posey Dillon and Danny Altice surpassed a quarter of a million dollars at the end of last year," he added.
Of the money turned over to the town treasurer, more than $1,200 came from special donation boxes in Dairy Queen and Bojangles restaurants.
"Arrington Enterprises has officially ended its drive to collect money in our special boxes and have reverted our efforts to the Children's Miracle Network," Arrington said.
Another $600 was given Wednesday morning by the teachers and staff at Windy Gap Elementary School and the school's PTO organization.
Between Dec. 1 and the holiday break, teachers paid $1 to wear jeans to work on Fridays. That effort raised $300, which was matched by the PTO parents.
Principal Brenda Hopkins presented a $300 check on behalf of the teachers, while teacher Jacquie Locklear, co-president of the PTO, gave the other check to Arrington.
"Again, I would like to thank everyone who in any way contributed to the Lights for Life drive. From the pennies to the largest single individual contribution of $50,000, it was amazing how the people opened their hearts and pocketbooks in the short period of 20 weeks," Arrington said.
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