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STORY AND PHOTO BY SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER

Tori Millirons Turns Grand Champion Pig Into $5,000 Donation for Breast Cancer Patients

Tori Millirons, an eighth grader at Hahira Middle School, recently donated $5,000 to South Georgia Medical Center's Foundation. The donation was funded from the sale of her “Grand Champion” pig at the Lowndes Area Market Hog Show.

Tori chose the SGMC Pearlman Cancer Center as the recipient of her donation. The funds will benefit breast cancer patients. "The Foundation is extremely grateful for her generous heart and her understanding of what this size donation can do for the patients at our cancer center. The dedication and determination of this young lady is a great indicator of the type of leader and citizen she will become in the near future," said Elizabeth Vickers, Executive Director of the SGMC Foundation.

The donation was made in memory of a family member, Sharon Boykin, who passed away the night of the show from breast cancer. “I always said that if I was blessed enough to win the pig show I would donate the proceeds to an organization. I am excited the donation will help people locally in our community,” Tori said.

Tori has been showing pigs for eight years and is a member of 4-H and chapter president of Future Farmers of America (FFA).

“Lowndes County 4-H’ers learn the value of citizenship and service to our community through a variety of opportunities. Youth give back through their time and resources collectively. However, Tori’s individual gift shows a level of generosity that is above and beyond the norm, and I’m proud of her desire to make a difference with her market hog project. She’s a leader among her peers, and she will continue to impact our community, country and world in great ways,” said Melinda Miller, SW District 4H Program Development Coordinator.

For more information on the SGMC Foundation or to donate to the Pearlman Cancer Center, visit sgmcfoundation. org or call 229.433.1071.