Letter to the Editor, Posted: 5/12/04
To the editor:
I have a theory that people are just waiting for a chance to do something good. This theory was reinforced when I began calling local businesses to see if they would be willing to donate something for our second annual ìCelebrate Life!î Bingo/ Brunch for Seniors at Abundant Life on April 20.
If you werenít asked to step up to the plate this year, you may be asked next year. These people all batted 1000.
I just had to try expressing my gratitude to every one of them In no particular order, here goes: Carol at Dairy Queen, you are a gem. The cake was beautiful. Carol and staff at OíFudge Deli, the fudge was a giant success. Sharon at the Tanger Outlet Center, the gifts were great. Mary at North Branch Cinema, the movie passes were really a nice touch. We appreciate your help in making this event a real success. The oil change donated by Lenny at Havoline and the birdhouse from Geri at North Branch Floral were two of the bigger gifts and used as door prizes. Also, Kathy at Tower Liquor donated two nice prizes.
Brian and Tonya Qualley donated a copy of the Book of John, in large print, for each person. Bernard Mukunza owner of Keli Contractor brought gift certificates. Perkins gave us a breakfast for two. Michelle, thanks for helping to make it happen. Bob and Deb at Bobís Barber Shop each donated hair cuts. Tom at Burger King, you were very generous to us. Deb at Pizza Hut provided a gift certificate. Thank you all for being so nice.
We want to thank Chuck at Ace Hardware, Jan at Skelton Drug, Jeff at Dennyís and Jody at McDonaldís. Mike and Jo at Holiday pitched in two gifts. Thanks also to Happy at Cambridge Wal-Mart and Linda at Abundant Life.
Every contribution was important to us, and very much appreciated. We are glad to be able to shop and do business with all of you. Your kindness and generosity reinforce my theory that people are just waiting for a chance to do something good. God richly bless you all.
Tim and Michele Donatell
Senior Bingo/Brunch at Abundant Life Church
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