By Vanessa Overholser - Staff Writer
For many years, the Morehead Shrine Club has conducted bucket brigades as a source for fundraising. Members of the organization were at the KY 32 and Main Street intersection to collect funds for Shriner’s hospitals. Shriner members want everyone to know they can feel safe about donating to their cause.
“I saw in the paper that there were scammers collecting money during a bucket brigade last Friday,” said Morehead Shrine Club Past Potentate Don Hall during the bucket brigade. “I was worried what it would do to our fundraiser today.”
Although he was concerned Hall said he knew that his organization and its work are well known by local citizens.
“People were generous and gave today,” he said. “These bucket brigades are very important to our organization, not only because of the money but that is when we put information out about our Shriner’s hospitals. This is our annual paper drive. We want to find kids who need help.”
Shriners help children who have orthopedic problems, burn injuries, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palates. There are 22 hospitals throughout North America, three burn centers and 19 orthopedic hospitals.
“The treatment is free to the patients and their parents,” he said. “One hundred percent goes to the Shriner’s hospitals.”
For more information on the Morehead Shrine Club and their fundraisers, contact Hall at 784-8457. Anyone who knows a child with an orthopedic problem, a burn injury or a spinal injury can call 1-800-237-5055.
