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The Salvation Army’s Women’s Auxiliary’s Kettle Krush 5K run/walk annual fundraiser is going strong – thanks in part to four East Cobb women who are leading its efforts for the sixth consecutive year. The organization – that includes many women from East Cobb – is nearing the $500,000 mark in net proceeds over its five-year history.
The women – Dawn Menear, fundraiser chair; Tonya Cheek, SAWA president; Mary Allphin, SAWA vice president; and Cindy Theiler, communications chair – are striving through this year’s event on May 20 in Marietta Square to exceed that total. The event’s purpose is to help The Salvation Army “krush” poverty, homelessness and human trafficking while supporting youth enrichment and veterans in metro Atlanta. Funds raised support Salvation Army programs, services, and initiatives in the metro area, including in Cobb County.
“We strive annually to increase our participation and dollars raised as well as awareness of all The Salvation Army in metro Atlanta does to support our community,” said Menear. “We hope to exceed last year’s record of 500+ participants.”
“Since taking over this event six years ago from The Salvation Army, SAWA has been able to provide The Army with financial support for many initiatives, programs, and services, including replacing bunk beds at The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Shelter to help homeless veterans, providing funding to fight hunger through the Annual Can-a-thon, helping the Boys and Girls Clubs with youth enrichment through summer day camp, and supporting the capital campaign to renovate Red Shield Shelter,” said Theiler, who chaired the first race for SAWA. “When Covid hit, we knew The Salvation Army needed funds more than ever so we did a Race in Place live broadcast on Facebook for two years to continue our annual fundraising. The community really supported our efforts those years.”
For more information about the event, including registration, click here.
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