Christmas Party For The Needy
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Sunday, December 17th marks the 30th renewal of the annual "Christmas Party for the Needy" staged by Marlow Tackett. This event garners a lot of support from a lot of people, and draws skepticism from others.
I don't suppose being skeptical is all-in-all a bad thing. After all, without it, the Watergate Scandal would not have been exposed and we would still believe the world is flat. Certain skeptics question every club, civic organization, charity, fundraiser, and company on the planet Earth, and in the end maybe that's what keeps things on the up and up to a degree. I am skeptical in some instances, but overall I'm just naive enough to take things at face value, especially if I believe the good outweighs the bad, assuming there is any bad.
My boss, Keith Casebolt, has a way of stating facts when he is absolutely, positively, unquestionably sure, that what he is stating is the truth. He says, "Here's what I know". The "know" meaning it is a profound truth.
Here's what I know about Marlow's party for the needy:
1) It has helped thousands of needy people...thousands...through the years. Families, little children who otherwise would not have had a Christmas, nursing home patients and those in despair have benefitted.
2) I have been there more times than I care to count, and I will be there this year, and I have seen the faces and I have heard the thank yous and I know it's needed.
3) People always need help. Marlow never declines as long as he has the resources to do so. Year round, it doesn't matter. If it's someone he finds scrounging through a dumpster in mid July, he'll give money if he has it. If it's a family burned or flooded out and he has the furniture and appliances, he'll give it to them.
4) HE NEEDS HELP THIS YEAR! BADLY!
The party was late getting started this year; you know the story. I do not want to hear the skepticism! I'm picturing the face of a little child, not a dang court battle. The folks from Food City stepped up the to the plate and donated a building to use. East Kentucky Broadcasting has donated thousands of dollars in advertising and the items are rolling in, but more, much more is needed.
One of the most generous contributors to this event passed away this year and left a big void. That's why we need to step it up. If you can find it in your heart, please help. Give canned food, new or used toys, old or new clothes, old or new appliances, anything a needy person can use.
If you are skeptical that's fine. There is one sure fired way to be sure you're not being duped if you'd like to help and are...skeptical. Buy what you will, donate what you will and go the former Food City location in the Town and Country shopping center on Sunday December 17 at 12 noon. Take whatever it is you'd like give and put it in the hand of any person you deem worthy. You be the judge, you pick somebody. It won't be taken from them and noone involved with Marlow or the party will be offended. They'll be elated!
Stay tuned
Randy
Sunday, December 17th marks the 30th renewal of the annual "Christmas Party for the Needy" staged by Marlow Tackett. This event garners a lot of support from a lot of people, and draws skepticism from others.
I don't suppose being skeptical is all-in-all a bad thing. After all, without it, the Watergate Scandal would not have been exposed and we would still believe the world is flat. Certain skeptics question every club, civic organization, charity, fundraiser, and company on the planet Earth, and in the end maybe that's what keeps things on the up and up to a degree. I am skeptical in some instances, but overall I'm just naive enough to take things at face value, especially if I believe the good outweighs the bad, assuming there is any bad.
My boss, Keith Casebolt, has a way of stating facts when he is absolutely, positively, unquestionably sure, that what he is stating is the truth. He says, "Here's what I know". The "know" meaning it is a profound truth.
Here's what I know about Marlow's party for the needy:
1) It has helped thousands of needy people...thousands...through the years. Families, little children who otherwise would not have had a Christmas, nursing home patients and those in despair have benefitted.
2) I have been there more times than I care to count, and I will be there this year, and I have seen the faces and I have heard the thank yous and I know it's needed.
3) People always need help. Marlow never declines as long as he has the resources to do so. Year round, it doesn't matter. If it's someone he finds scrounging through a dumpster in mid July, he'll give money if he has it. If it's a family burned or flooded out and he has the furniture and appliances, he'll give it to them.
4) HE NEEDS HELP THIS YEAR! BADLY!
The party was late getting started this year; you know the story. I do not want to hear the skepticism! I'm picturing the face of a little child, not a dang court battle. The folks from Food City stepped up the to the plate and donated a building to use. East Kentucky Broadcasting has donated thousands of dollars in advertising and the items are rolling in, but more, much more is needed.
One of the most generous contributors to this event passed away this year and left a big void. That's why we need to step it up. If you can find it in your heart, please help. Give canned food, new or used toys, old or new clothes, old or new appliances, anything a needy person can use.
If you are skeptical that's fine. There is one sure fired way to be sure you're not being duped if you'd like to help and are...skeptical. Buy what you will, donate what you will and go the former Food City location in the Town and Country shopping center on Sunday December 17 at 12 noon. Take whatever it is you'd like give and put it in the hand of any person you deem worthy. You be the judge, you pick somebody. It won't be taken from them and noone involved with Marlow or the party will be offended. They'll be elated!
Stay tuned
Randy
