Published on December 10 2020 6:01 am
Last Updated on December 10 2020 7:26 am
Written by Greg Sapp
Easily the largest amount of money ever raised was seen during Wednesday's X and KJ A Thon for 2020.
More than $44,000 was generated from contributions large and small. People kept coming from 6am to 6pm to offer contributions of money but also of toys and non-perishable food items and clothing and everything else designed to make a child's Christmas brighter.
(MOLLY AND HER FRIENDS AND FAMILY HELPED THROUGHOUT THE DAY WITH COLLECTING ITEMS AND OTHER LOGISTICS)
Congratulations to Molly Bushue...the Crazy Christmas Store Lady...and all of her family and friends and others who volunteered throughout the day to help. Thanks to Rural King for the use of their semi trailer, and thanks to anyone else who helped in any way.
❤️ TODAY WAS AMAZING! The X & KJ A-THON has been running for two decades, and with your help today (in 2020, no less) we...
Posted by 979 XFM on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
All of the proceeds will benefit the FISH and Catholic Charities Christmas Store that will be open this weekend at Crossroots Church on South Banker. More than 700 kids will be helped by the items you gave.
Thanks everyone for your help and support!
❤️ WE LOVE YOU! The X & KJ A-THON filled the Rural King trailer, filled the food pantry van (x2), & raised more than $36,000, w/ an anonymous donor adding another $7,500! All this goes to the FISH and Catholic Charities Christmas Store! Thank you for your incredible generosity!❤️ pic.twitter.com/BD43kYFZQD
— 979 XFM (@979Xfm) December 10, 2020