By Shannon McFarlin WENK/WTPR News Director
Paris, Tenn.—A whopping $17,801 was raised today by the Cottage Grove and Center communities and Interrail Signal for the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction, bringing the grand total to date at $85,649.
The bidding was high and often today—with numerous bids being in the triple digits. In all, there were 22 slates with hundreds of items donated.
Helping Hand will run through February 28 and is held each day at the Henry County Fairgrounds. The Helping Hand Radio Auction is broadcast daily on WTPR AM 710 beginning at 12:30 p.m., and on Saturdays at noon. Auction phone is 644 1695.
Each year, thousands of dollars are raised by volunteers for a long list of non-profit organizations in the county. Last year, over $350,000 was raised by Helping Hand.
On Wednesday, items will be donated by Jones Mill/Hico community, Morningside of Paris, Tennessee River Fine Arts League and Kroger.
Thursday’s items will be donated by the Puryear community, Harrelson Beta Club, Office on Aging and Northwest Nutrition.
Friday’s items will be donated by the Palestine community, Central Point community, First Church of the Nazarene and the Bridge of Hope Church.
Saturday, January 27 is Educator’s Day.
Photo by Helping Hand
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