Basketball legend Dr. J to speak at Salvation Army Marietta event

Submitted information and photo:Julius Erving, Salvation Army Marietta Corps

Former professional basketball player Julius Erving is scheduled to be the featured speaker at The Salvation Army Marietta Corps’ Red Kettle kick-off on Nov. 6 at Marietta Corps beginning at 11 a.m.

Internationally recognized as “Dr. J,” Erving was a dominant basketball player of his era having scored more than 30K points in his 16-year professional career with the American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association. 

“Money raised through these kettles in Cobb County provides much needed funding for The Salvation Army’s programs and services in our area,” said Jose Valentin, co-commander of the Marietta Corps that serves Cobb and Douglas counties. 

The Red Kettle kick-off, which will be held at 202 Waterman St. in Marietta, is free and open to the public. Following the one-hour event, tours of the facility are available. 

Following the kick-off, the red kettles will be available in front of Cobb businesses from Nov. 8 through Dec. 24. Donations will also be accepted online at salvationarmyatlanta.org/Marietta

In addition, checks can be mailed to The Salvation Army Marietta, 202 Waterman St., Marietta, GA, 30060.

For more information, please contact David Nutt, event co-chair, at nutt_d@bellsouth.net or 678-409-5229.

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