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Many volunteers help spread Christmas CHEER to Sussex seniors
Poinsettias grown by the Applied Agriculture Department at Delaware Tech were given to senior citizens on Christmas Day. Shown are Christel Folke, left, and Kyle Serman. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
January 7, 2018
Members of the Sons of Isaacs Lodge 8 volunteered to help assemble meals for the elderly on Christmas morning. Shown are (l-r) Kevin Dennis, Baron Harmon and Harry Cannon, CHEER's central kitchen manager.
On Christmas Day, Larry Savage of Milton carries poinsettias to deliver to isolated seniors in Sussex County.
Allen and Lela Beachy of Lincoln, both 80 years old, have been spending part of their Christmas Day for the past 25 years helping Operation Christmas CHEER.
Through the generosity of PetSmart in Dover, the Delaware Tech FFA contributed hundreds of pounds of pet food for seniors' furry friends. Shown are in back (l-r) Sean Stacey, Christel Folke, advisor Brian Lord, Emerson Monroe and advisor Dr. Daniele Kidd. Kneeling in front are Haile Barnes, Jessica Ennis and Caitlin Molnar.
Sussex County Family Court held a donation drive for Operation Christmas CHEER. Julie Powers, left, assistant to the director of Sussex County Family Court, is shown delivering donated gifts to Ken Bock, CHEER chief executive officer.
Many volunteers and supporters helped brighten seniors’ holidays this season through Operation Christmas CHEER.
