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Helping Hand Radio Auction Now At $198,856

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By Shannon McFarlin News Director

Paris, Tenn.–Helping Hand is inching ever so closely to the $200,000 mark for the year.

With today’s proceeds of $10,000, the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction has now raised $198,856. Items Friday were donated by Holy Cross Catholic Church, Chapel Hill/Guthrie Road; and TARP and they actually raised $9,941, but a donation of $59 at the conclusion of the auction pushed the total to an even $10,000.

Saturday will include both an afternoon and evening auction, with items to be donated by the Henry County Medical Center. The afternoon auction begins at noon, with the evening auction starting at 6:30 p.m.

With three days cancelled this week due to weather conditions, Helping Hand officials said, “We will reschedule all the groups that were supposed to contribute items on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to a date to be determined. If you have not already prepared perishable food items, please wait until we have rescheduled your group or community. We will announce the make-up dates as soon as we can make the determination.” An announcement may be made on Monday.

Helping Hand raises thousands of dollars each year for over 80 non-profit and public service groups. It started January 9 and runs through March 1. Helping Hand is known for unique and homemade items which often raise large sums.
Looking ahead to next week, Monday, February 6 will see items donated from First Christian Church, Habitat for Humanity and the Literacy Council. On Tuesday will be Veterans organizations, VFW, AMVETS, Darkhorse Lodge, American Legion and Elks.
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. You can bid over the phone or in person at the Paris Convention Center.
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. Office phone is 644-1833.
Photo: Volunteers Joyce Bass and Oneida Wagoner organize Friday’s slates of donated items. Shannon McFarlin photo.
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