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Mayors participate in fundraising challenge

by | Nov 29, 2018 | Latest

This weekend, shoppers at Walmart will see a familiar face next to an iconic red kettle.

Mayor Mike Felix is joining two other mayors in a fundraising challenge for Salvation Army. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, Felix will ring a bell outside of the Walmart at Woodbridge Parkway in hopes of raising money.

He will compete against Rowlett’s Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian and Garland’s Mayor Lori Barnett Dodson to see which of them can gain the most donations. The winner gets a golden bell.

According to Wendy Stewart, member of Garland’s Salvation Army Advisory Board, the competition is a way to bring the three cities together.

 

For the full story, see the Nov. 29 issue or subscribe online.

 

By Morgan Howard • [email protected]

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