This year’s bell ringing campaign raised over $18,000,00 which will mainly go to the needy in the local area. Nearly half, $7,585 was raised in four days (last Saturday before Christmas is a shared date) of bell ringing by the Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary Clubs members and their friends and relatives.
The annual service clubs’ competition showed all three clubs hitting over the $2,000 mark with Rotary topping the group at $2,829.
Major Judy Hart, Divisional Director of Shared Ministry Finger Lakes Region, spoke of how the money was spent. For the local Brockport area that meant $700 went for school supplies, $1,500 for Christmas toys, five youngsters attended Long Point Camp at Seneca Lake, six families received food, small gifts went to all Beikirch Nursing Home residents, etc. County-wide, over 25,000 individuals received aid of various types. These include housing, food, energy, medications, 89 kids to summer camp, back to school supplies for 700 kids, etc.
Major R. Douglas Hart, Director of County Operations for Monroe County and Major Judy Hart praised the dedicated work of local coordinators Cindy and Brian Ingraham, who also received a gift from Lions Club president Keith Marshall. The service clubs thank all the friends and family members who volunteered. Special appreciation goes to Brockport Walmart Super Store and Mahan’s Liquor Shop for providing excellent bell ringing locations.
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