FOOTPRINTS ON THE GREEN SEDGEFIELD COMMUNITY RAISES $100,000 FOR CHARITY DURING THE 2021 HOLIDAY SEASON!! THANK YOU SEDGEFIELD MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY, SEDGEFIELD ANGEL TREE HELPERS, AND SEDGEFIELD WOMAN'S CLUB FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND HARD WORK! SEDGEFIELD ANGEL TREE HELPERS SALVATION ARMY FUNDRAISER
SEDGEFIELD WOMAN'S CLUB CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER
Benefitting the Salvation Army, the Sedgefield Angel Tree Helpers was formed in 2016 so that every child with a name tag on the Angel Tree at Sedgefield would be able to have Christmas. That first year they raised $11,000 serving nearly 70 children. Each year, the fundraising culminates at a golf tournament - The Angel Tree Open - giving supporters a chance to come together and celebrate the season and their efforts. The initiative has grown immensely each year since inception and in 2021, funds raised totaled over $68,000, bringing the grand total since 2016 to $235,000!
Annually the Sedgefield Woman's Club hosts a Christmas Fundraising luncheon with a silent and live auction - their largest fundraising effort of the year. Supported by many local businesses and individuals alike, the 2021 event raised over $31,000, benefitting local schools and children's charities.
Sedgefield Angel Tree Helpers Will Gregory, Bob Bruggeworth and wife Michelle, Ellen Boyer, Kelli Young, Scott Hamilton and wife Sheryl enjoying some Christmas cheer after the Angel Tree Open. Sedgefield Woman's Club 2021 Christmas Fundraising Committee Chairs Leslie Scher, Dot Herron, and Nancy Williams and pianist Patricia Chrisley pictured above with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Pictured above are Elizabeth Swaim, Michelle Bruggeworth, Sheryl Hamilton, and Dot Herron after a long day bagging and tagging gifts purchased with the generous donations of Sedgefield members. As of this writing, this year's purchases included 500 coats for kids, 204 Fire Tablets, 81 Bicycles and Tricycles, 48 Baby Alive Dolls, 36 Pound Puppies, 24 Fisher Price Toys, 27 LeapFrog Educational Toys, 24 Skateboards and Scooters, 24 Pretend Play Food Sets, 16 Minnie Mouse Kitchens, 12 VTech Toys, 12 Remote Control Cars, 12 Barbie Campers, 10 Science Kits, 6 Baby Yodas, and 5 Doll Houses.
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Executive Chef Ron Gordils awaiting the final bid for the in-home chef prepared food experience - a staple auction item in this annual event.
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