The Eastern Charlotte Lions Club will be hosting the 18th Annual Christmas Telethon this Saturday, November 17th from Noon to 6pm.
One of the organizers, Karen Tracy tells Tide News the Telethon will be taped this weekend, and played on Rogers Channel 10 on December 1st. She says everyone is welcome to come to the Lions Club on Saturday to pledge and enjoy the entertainment. She says anyone can make a pledge both days, November 17th or December 1st, and they will accept any donations or pledges in between those days.
Some donations Tracy says the club is looking for are food, winter clothing and home-made items like knitted socks, hats, mittens and scarves as well as Christmas gifts. She adds that children's storybooks were a top item on this year's wish list.
Any money or donations from the event go to help local families in Charlotte County who are struggling during the holiday season. Tracy says last year they were able to help twenty-eight families with forty-six children.
If you would like to make a pledge, call the Eastern Charlotte Lions Club at 755-3713.
