After two batches of donations, the Goodfellows’ fundraising total sits at $1,693, according to a release from the city of Henderson.
For the 84th season, the annual Goodfellows Christmas giveaway will provide a gift bag of warm clothing and toys to local children. Goodfellows’ annual goal is to serve 500 children and raise $35,000 to purchase gift items and organize a party with cake, ice cream, clowns, entertainment, and Santa Claus, said the release.
The 2023 party is set for 1 p.m. on Sunday, December 17 at South Middle School. The doors open at 12:30 p.m.
Donations can be mailed to the Henderson Municipal Building at P.O. Box 716, Henderson, KY 42419 (or dropped off at the drive-thru during business hours) or to Goodfellows at P.O. Box 1711, Henderson, KY 42419.
Donors include:
- Betty Smithhart $50.00
- Baskett Softball Recreation League $500.00
- Erin Schmitt $50.00
- In Honor of Richard Morse $43.00
- In Memory of Terry Gibbs from Larry Majors $10.00
- In Memory of Peggy Lasure Austin from the 49ers group, donor Phyllis Pritchett $50.00
- For Lorena Janet from Jesse Ralph & Mary Jeannine O ’Nan $25.00
- Henderson Gen Baptist Church $50.00
- Kendra Gower $100.00
- Michael & Penny Gower $200.00
- In Memory of Jesse & Lil Craig from Brenda Beck $25.00
- In Memory of Lois Chandler from Brenda Beck $25.00
- David & Sharyn McBride $100.00
- Ronald & Rosemary Watson $15.00
- Michael & Felicia Grounds $50.00
- First Christian Church-Men’s Club $200.00
- Henderson Co Retired Teachers $50.00
- In Memory of Fred Schmitt from Janet Schmitt $100.00
- In Honor of Jasper & Jaylea Clement from Phil & Vicki Clement $50.00
Running Total: $1,693
Goal: $35,000
Amount needed to meet goal: $33,307