Tuesday, August 31, 2004

 

Tim's tots get back-to-school clothes

From The News Virginian - Waynesboro, VA
WAYNESBORO - A little helps a lot, the Waynesboro father said as his stepdaughters went on a back-to-school shopping spree for clothes Sunday at Kmart.

For 23 years, Waynesboro musician Tim Spears has raised funds to give back-to-schoolers a chance to get some new threads. Fifty children received $50 each to buy duds and shoes early Sunday.

Dozens of parents and children gathered in front of Kmart at about 8 in the morning to drop $50 on wardrobe additions. Spears stood at one of the cash registers, like a summer's day Santa, collecting price tags and thank yous by the dozen.

Spears can play guitar with the best, but when it comes to fund-raising, he's a one-man band. Through an annual fall concert at Expoland in Augusta County, Spears raises thousands for children. Ticket sales to see bands such as Heather Berry and the Berry Pickers brought in about $6,000 at the Augusta County Country Music Opry last year, he said. The next concert takes place Oct. 17 at Expoland.

"The community backs this real good," Spears added. "It's good that they see how it's spent."

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The News Virginian (Waynesboro, VA)


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