Now we’re rolling.
The Empty Stocking Fund, with the receipt of 14 gifts totaling $3,600, has enjoyed its second best day of the current campaign. The gifts, each of which will be matched with a $50 gift that will be reported later, brings the fund’s total to $18,695. The Robesonian hopes to continue to accept donations through Dec. 21.
The largest gift today is from Metcon Inc., the award-winning construction firm based at COMtech in Pembroke. There also are two $500 gift, including one from Editor Donnie Douglas’ sister’s family who live in Pennsylvania. Many of the gifts from today are from former Lumberton residents who no longer live here, including renowned author Jill McCorkle.
As always, we hope you read through the list of those who give and consider giving a gift yourself.
Donations came be made in person at our newly renovated office at 2175 Roberts Ave., or you can donate by phone by calling either Tammy Oxendine at 910-816-1980, Amanda Revels at 910-416-5872 or Clarissa Jackson at 910-416-5235.
Another way to make a donation is through the mail. Send to The Robesonian, c/o The Empty Stocking Fund, 2175 Roberts Ave., Lumberton, N.C., 28358. If the gift is in honor or memory of someone, provide that information and it will be included. The Robesonian will publish photographs that accompany donations of $500 or more if that request is made.
Each eligible child will receive a $50 voucher on a first-come, first-served basis until the fund is exhausted. Those vouchers can be redeemed at either the Roses store in Lumberton or the Roses Express in Fairmont.
For information regarding the Empty Stocking Fund, call Donnie Douglas, editor of The Robesonian, at 910-416-5649.
Previous total………………………………………..$15,095
63. From Michele, Dyrck and Drew Fanning, in memory of Sherry Hill, Gayle and Gary Fanning……$100
64. Channing and Emily Jones, in honor of Jeremiah Jones and Paulette Lowry……..$250
65. Faye and Bob Caton………$100
66. Biggs Park Inc………………………..$250
67. B.A. & P.D. Sessoms, in memory of Jerrel P. Sessoms……………$100
68. Mark and Cathy Lewis Stanley, “It takes a village to raise a child.” In honor of Melba McCorkle, Bill and Dot Lewis, and in memory of John McCorkle, J.W. and Jerri Sellers, Hubert and Julia Rogers………$250
69. Jill McCorkle…………………………$100
70. Bob and Maxine Billet, on behalf of our friend, Terryn Owens…………….$50
71. Lisa Lane, in honor of the LHS class of 1977……………………….$50
72. First Presbyterian Church…………………….$250
73. Anonymous………………………………………..$500
74. Matrons Guild…………………………..$100
75. Metcon Inc………………………………$1,000
76. In honor of Boots, Donnie Douglas, Terry and Bill Owens, and Joyce and Gene Douglas, the Sayers family……………….$500
New total ………………………………………$18,695
