SHANNON M. LOWE MEMORIAL GOLF SCRAMBLE NETS HANDS OF HOPE $3,643.52

On June 22, the Lowe’s spearheaded the third annual Shannon M. Lowe Memorial golf scramble at Arbor Trace Golf Club which netted Hands of Hope $3,643.52.

Linda Wilk, the Hands of Hope Director received the check July 5 from Steve Lowe with pure thanks and a humble heart. Hands of Hope is a division of Family Service Society, Inc.

Once again, the money will be used towards the Hands of Hope prevention programs offered to youth in each of the Grant County schools because it continues to be critical that everyone, but especially youth hear and learn that domestic violence is not the norm and is not acceptable. And more importantly, that youth are taught what a healthy relationship is and what it includes.

While a very large thanks needs to go to Steve and Linda Lowe for the insurmountable time and effort spent on the fundraising golf scramble event, Steve asked if thanks could also be included for the following businesses and individuals. In this year’s event hole sponsors were: Hole sponsors: Janice Berry, Patty Vierling, Scott and Pamela Beach, Steve and Linda Lowe, Old Dudes Golf, Southworth Ford, Jayne Stuckey, Cathi McDowell, Orthopedic Specialists Inc. – Dr. Jackson II and Tracy Jackson, NP, Matthews Buick – GMC, David and Jenn Farber, IWU, Bo’s Tire and Auto Service, Mike Anderson Chevrolet, Clanin’s Jewelry & Coin, Pratt Webb Design, Tom and Ellen McGill, IWU Graduate Nursing Department, Needham Storey Wampner Funeral Home, Barry Bunker, Edward Jones – Mark Siegelin – Gas City, Sean and Jen Driscoll, Art in Motion, Lifetime Smiles Dental Care, Abbey Carpet, Best One tire and Auto Care of Grant County, Whites Residential, Frank and Rose Pratt and Eastview Wesleyan Church. In addition there were the following contributors/donations: Folkies, Rollie and Cindy Lemke, State Farm/Marion – Tom Schabo, Cindi Benefield, 2B Personalized, Potters House, Starbucks – Gas City, Starbucks – Marion, Cracker Barrel, Dairy Queen – Marion, Tractor Supply, Harley Davidson and Tree of Life.

Again, a most sincere thanks to everyone who stepped up and donated time, money or items for this fundraiser initiated and overseen by Steve and Linda Lowe. It is a credit to both of them that almost $4,000 was raised for the Hands of Hope prevention education programs.