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Sales of Observer's "Laurel Run" edition raise $2,000 For Laurel Run 2007, The Resource Center and the Observer partnered to publish a "Laurel Run" edition of the paper. Printed July 11, 2007, dozens of volunteers hit the streets early that morning to hawk the papers to passing motorists. When we decided to take on this endeavor, we didn't know what to expect. The sale of the special edition of the Billy Mead Run had always done so well, we didn't know whether a Laurel Run paper would be able to approach that level of success. The Northern Chautauqua County community really rallied behind Billy Mead and his family to make those newspaper sales so successful, and we weren't sure a similar sale to support Laurel Run would be something that would resonate with the public. We needn't have worried. The Laurel Run newspaper sale was incredible. In Westfield, Brocton, Fredonia, When all was said and done, we had sold about 95 percent of the 2,200 papers that had been published for the special edition, and some people went to the Observer's offices after the sale ended and bought a copy.
And of course, there were our volunteer newspaper hawkers themselves. A number ofTRC employees helped sell papers, but so too did several individuals with disabilities who receive services from The Resource Center and who took great pride in being part of the newspaper sales. We were particularly buoyed by the willingness of people from the community to wake up early to come out and sell papers. A number of the Hotellings' friends helped out, and everyone did a terrific job – especially the group of Fredonia High School students who collectively raised $477.
But most of all, we thank everyone who purchased a Laurel Run edition. The paper cost $1, but many people gave more than that (one gentleman gave a $50 bill and told us to keep the change!) Even when we had sold out of papers in some locations, people would stop to make a donation. The main goal of Laurel Run is to raise public awareness about people with disabilities, and the response from people to our newspaper sale shows that many people already possess an appreciation for people with disabilities and The Resource Center’s mission. And that is truly heartwarming.
Laurel Run proceeds also are used to enhance employment and work training opportunities for adults with disabilities at The Resource Center's Work Centers. Thanks to TRC, hundreds of people with disabilities each year can know the satisfaction and self-esteem that come from earning a paycheck. Again, "THANK YOU" to everyone who supported Laurel Run. And we hope you will attend this year's Laurel Run events as we continue to celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities. The second annual sale of the Laurel Run edition of the Observer newspaper will take place Wednesday, July 9. Volunteers will fan out over the Northern Chautauqua County area to sell limited-edition copies of that day’s newspaper, which will feature a Laurel Run cover. The papers cost $1 each, with proceeds benefiting Laurel Run. At this time, it is expected that volunteers will sell papers on street corners and at business locations from 6:00 to 8:30 a.m. in Westfield, Brocton, Dunkirk, Fredonia, Cassadaga, Forestville, Silver Creek, and Gowanda. Anyone wishing to become involved by volunteering to sell papers should contact Steve Waterson at trcpr@windstream.net. |
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