Page 65 2023 PAINT THE PAPER PINK Lincoln Daily News Oct/Nov 2023 This is the third year in a row that Illinois American Water has volunteered to help move heavy tables to the auction site and return them to their proper place at the fairground the next morning. The company encourages community service for which the Pink Pumpkin planning committee is very thankful. Each year they provide the manpower and the means to transport critical items needed for the auction to go well. And as usual, the men that come to help are so engaged in laughter and teasing and with such a willing spirit. It starts the setup process in such a positive “let’s get this done for our community” spirit. For the first time, this year the chairs were donated by Peasley Funeral Homes and the crew from Collision Concepts picked those up at the same time the Illinois American Water crew was gathering the tables. By the time the tables arrived, the chairs were there, ready to be put into place once the tables were set up. Tables were assembled and chairs set up. The addition of many extra hands made the entire job easier to accomplish. Volunteers and the staff of Collision Concepts helped tremendously, decorating tables, setting chairs in place, carrying auction items, and assisting with all the setup that takes place before the auction. It is simply amazing what transpires between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. when the doors opened for the American Cancer Society Fundraiser event. The auction planning committee is grateful for all the work of all the volunteers and our hearts are filled with thanksgiving for their giving hearts.
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