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Handicapped Citizens Drive (Tootsie Roll Event)

On March 14-17, 2007 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, Christ Our Redeemer, Knights of Columbus Council #13527 & Holy Name of Jesus, Knights of Columbus Council #7667 will hold its annual Handicapped Citizens Drive (Tootsie Roll Drive) in Niceville, BlueWater Bay and Destin.

This years locations are as follows: In Niceville, K-Mart and Food World. In BlueWater Bay, Winn-Dixie, Ace Hardware, and Beef O’ Brady’s. In Destin, Wal*Mart on Wednesday March 14, Thursday March 15, Friday March 16, from 9:00AM- 6:00 PM.

This fund raising event will accept donations at these locations manned by local Knights and give tootsie rolls to all who contribute to our worthy cause.

The funds raised are donated to these needed charities, Special Olympics, Horizons Inc., & Resources for Human Development. Last year we donated $615 to each of these 3 agencies.

If anyone wishes to make a donation to this worthy cause, please make your check to the Knights of Columbus, Handicapped Citizens Drive, Christ Our Redeemer Council #13527 or Holy Name of Jesus#7667.


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