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Annual Fundraiser Breaks Record for Local Troops
Over 200 people attended this year's event that netted over $3,000. The proceeds will be used to purchase $50 gift cards to send to Fayette�s men and women who are currently serving in the U.S. military. "The outpouring of generosity and love was apparent in all the many donations from individuals and businesses this year," says organizer Linda Mosley. "It is important to remember the wonderful men and women across the sea that fight to give us the freedom to gather, to speak, to laugh and organize such events as this." Fayette residents who have a friend or loved one serving in the military can request to have a card sent to their solider by mailing his or her name and address by April 15 to: The Troops, 210 Stonewall Avenue, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Please include a telephone contact number. Each March, the county�s school bus drivers and monitors work countless hours organizing the cookout, going door to door to Fayette businesses soliciting door prizes, raffle prizes and donations. The drivers also provide the food and desserts that are enjoyed by those who attend. Students in Fayette Middle's after school art class help to promote the fundraiser by participating in a poster design contest. The posters are used as advertisements throughout the school system. Kendra Parrish took first place this year and received a Wal-Mart gift certificate. Second place was awarded to Jayla Johnson who received a gift card to Stevi B's. Businesses throughout the county generously supported this year�s cookout by donating over 60 prizes that included handmade quilts, jewelry, gift certificates, furniture and artwork. Those supporting the event were Autera Health Clinic, Attina's Music Store, Bed and Bath, IHOP, Freightliner, Fayette Concrete, PetroFlame, Wal-Mart, J&J Grading, Sunkiss, Riders Photography, Bicycle Unlimited, Fayette Express, Debbie Found, Sudz & More, Kathy McBrayer, Kelli Raines, Mike & C's, Andy's Nursery, Ann Carlson, Susan Vogles, Boneless Everything Extreme, Crafty Onez, Publix, Haverty's, Southern Lawn Design, Huddleston Flowers, Sweets & Tea, La Hair, Clearly Fun Soaps, G. T Tactical and Uniforms, Wear Me, Tea Fusions, Classic Landscape, Ole Nelle Lures, Dunkin Donuts, Erickson Jewelry, Merle Norman, Furniture Express, Approved Professional Electrolysis, Smith Design/Build, Turner Grading, Central Glass, Walker�s Concrete, Dinners To Go, Cookies To You, Blue Bird, Fayette Radiator, Stevi B's, Hold Note Music Store, Mary Kay and Chicken Tots.
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