We're in a recession/depression, yet the Salvation Army has a record year. A beautiful 4 year old child, Brooke Mulford has cancer and within a week Doug & Chrystal Marshall pull off a Bonfire where local businesses donated all kinds of food, beverages, entertainment, transportation and great fellowship and in one evening this community raised $12,000.00!
How remarkable is that? We had people from Pocomoke to Laurel, from Ocean City to the western shore. It was just unbelievable. You would think on the coldest night of the year it would be a flop, yet people just kept piling in keeping a steady flow of visitors from 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM, that's when I left anyway.
I was going to Post this Friday night but I thought it would be best to save it for the morning where it would get the most attention. I just don't know what to say other than, thank you. It was great to see Mr. Comegys, Mr. Cannon, Mr. Caldwell who is a cancer survivor, Boss Hogg, Wymzie, Grand Dad, man, the list just goes on and on. It was a cold evening but the bonfire was so smokin hot you couldn't feel the cold one bit if you were anywhere around it.
This is a great place to call home.
12 comments:
That is awsome! I wish I could have gone, but came down with some kind of bug. How can you make a donation?
Joe:
Kudos to Doug & Crystall for hosting another successful event.
We had a great time and that was the best bonfire I have seen in a long time.
Thanks for the invitation and to all who showed up!
Boss Hogg, Wymzie & The Kunk.
That is just great!!! One or two people really can make a big difference in this world.
I am so proud of this Community.. YET Shore TRansit was no where near this place helping people get around??? They could not spare a driver and bus for a few hours??? The Daily Slime has been posting how people are against these fare hikes,,, And when an Opportunity comes along to help clean the air,, They are NO WHERE,,, Thanks for Nothing Shore Transit
Hey Topper, I like your picture, but the spelling is terrible if they are trying to make a point about "English."
I went to work at 11:00 p.m. last night and just now walked threw the door. $12,K unbelievable. Thats amazing.
thanks again for all of the exposure joe. we will need you again for march 7th at Seacrets from 4-8pm. 5 bands, reduced drinks, live auction, silent auction. lots of friends family and fun. more details to come. thanks again!!
Eric Morris
Couldn't make it last night, will be at the lunch tomorrow!
Couldn't get reservations for tomorrow! First time happy that happened! What a wonderful community. Count us in for the Walk and Seacrets.
Froze my toes off last night but it was worth it. Dragged DH out of the house. Great date.
To donate for Brooke get info here -
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/brookemulford
Looking for a sweet treat for Valentine's Day? Go here - http://romanceforrelay.com/ Mention Brooke's Bonfire in your order and the money will go to her fund.
Forgot, put in for my sweet treats too. Work and Home! Thank you Palmer's/Marshall's! Totally win win!
What a great evening. I saw people I haven't seen in a very long time to come out and support this family in their time of need. Joe, nice meeting you and your contributers that attended.
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