Paris, Tenn.–The Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction is moving right along. On its second day a total $30,607 has been raised for the annual auction which benefits over 80 local non-profit and public service organizations. Thousands of dollars are raised each year.
Tuesday’s total of $4,861 raised by the Henry County Fair Association, Henry County Masonic/OES Martha Chapters, Paris Academy for the Arts, Paris First United Pentacostal Church, Project Bridge and the Moose Lodge.
Tomorrow’s items will be donated by: East Wood Clinic, Tomorrow’s Hope, Paris Surgical Specialists, Dialysis Clinic, and West TN Bone & Joint Clinic.
Today’s auctioneer was Ray Compton, with members of the Lakeway Kiwanis manning the phones.
You can listen to all the action on our stations at 104.7FM or 1000AM (WHNY “Big Henry”) or you can listen on our website at www.radionnwtn.com.
Donated items can be seen daily on the Henry County Helping Hand Facebook page and website.
Drop off items and the Paris Convention Center between 7-9 p.m. The auction starts at 12:30 p.m. daily and noon on Satudays. To bid, call 644 1695.
Looking ahead, Thursday’s items will be donated by: Paris Quota, Carey Counseling, Downtown Paris Association and REL Asphalt and Seal Coating.
Photo: Volunteers Mary Kate Paschall, Caroline Dunn and Marilyn Oliver organize donations Monday. Shannon McFarlin photo.