These are the latest donors to The Charlotte Observer’s Empty Stocking Fund
The Charlotte Observer has sponsored the Empty Stocking Fund since about 1920. All of the money that people contribute goes to the Salvation Army’s Christmas Bureau, which buys toys, food, clothing and gift cards for families.
Here are the latest donors for this year’s campaign:
Ann White, $100
Anonymous, $400
Ashley Berman, $100
Becky Efird, $50
Beth Buchanan, $150
Bruce Noll, $100
Byrd Heaton, $200
Carrington and Scott Angel, $100
David Brown, $20, In memory of Fawn Liebowitz
David Henderson, $100
Emily Boone, $100
Frederick Pappalardo, $250
George and Liz Karagounis, $200
Houston and Mary Price, $100
Jack and Janet Eve, $75, In honor of Sara Eve
Jack Evett, $100, In memory of Linda Evett
James Reichard, $500
Jennifer Le, $50
Jim and Cathy Hunter, $200
John and Constance Kolpitcke, $40
John and Ginger Marr, $300, In memory of M.T. and Becky Gorden and John and Estelle Marr
Judith Wax, $100
Ken and Susan Pearson, $25, In memory of Larry Clonts
Ken and Susan Pearson, $25, Thanks to Greg Ott and his fine staff at Greg Ott Physical Therapy on Wendover.
Ken and Susan Pearson, $25, In memory of Jack Johnston, Sr. and Jack Johnson, Jr., WWII and Vietnam heroes.
Ken and Susan Pearson, $25, In memory of all “MIA” U.S. Service personnel and their allies from all wars.
Ken and Susan Pearson, $25, Thanks to Billy, Gary and Big Billy of Lakeview Automotive, the very best.
Ken and Susan Pearson, $25, In memory of Ralph Weddington, the forever mayor of Sherwood.
Ken and Susan Pearson, $20, Merry Christmas to our dear friends, Paxton and Shay Watkins and family.
Ken and Susan Pearson, $20, In memory of Jack and Katherine Terrell, by Sharon, Gail, Ken, Jeep, Elizabeth and Hub! Love you.
Ken Pearson, $25, In honor or memory of Bob Harvey, Ray Petty, Dan Ingle, Ted Hawley and all the great employees at BOA Dealer Financial Services
Ken Pearson, $25, In honor of my wife and granddaughter, Susan and Kenzi Pearson
Ken Pearson, $25, Thanks to my good friend Steve Barnett
Ken Pearson, $25, In honor of the best sister ever, Gail Clonts
Ken Pearson, $25, In honor of Brittany Henning, for her hard work on The Salvation Army’s Empty Stocking Fund.
Ken Pearson, $25, In honor of Charles Alley, instructor at the Marion Diehl Center, the best of the best. Thanks a million.
Ken Pearson, $25, In memory of Brenda Melton for years of service at BOA, by Ken, Dan and the other employees
Ken Pearson, $25, In memory of Nathan and Ruth Pearson. Love and miss you — your children Gail and Ken
Ken Pearson, $25, In memory of Arthur and Pearl Pearson — best grandparents ever, from Gail and Ken
Ken Pearson, $25, In memory of my extended family , Allen and Betty Dasher. Love you both.
Ken Pearson, $25, In memory of Paul Nordman, my childhood friend
Ken Pearson, $25, In honor of Bunn and Lois Baker
Ken, Susan and Kenzi Pearson, $60, In memory of our son, Nathan William (Nate) Pearson. Nate was our whole world: he passed away 2.5 years ago. God bless you, we love you!
Kevin Gales, $100
Lucile and Victor Wray, $400, In honor of our children, Beth and Alex Holden, Jenny Plyler and Bert Wray
Marcia Bowers, $150
Mark Washburn and Betsy Flagler, $100
Marley and Aidan, $200
Mickey Key, $100, In memory of Bill Barefoot
Nathan Stowe, $100
Premier Mechanical Design – PMD, $25
Randi Edmiston, $200
Robin and Edla Brabham, $200
Sallie Plumlee Close, $250, In loving memory of my father, Claude Plumlee
Scott Fowler, $200
Shari and Randy Hord, $50
Stephanie Dunn, $100
Wyndy Rorie, $35, In honor of Liam, Wyatt, Mack and Anna
Today’s Total: $6,095
YTD Total: $119,309
How to donate
To donate online: EmptyStockingFundCLT.org.
To donate by mail, send checks to: The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, P.O. Box 31128, Charlotte, NC 28231. Make checks payable to The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte and write “Empty Stocking Fund” in the memo line.
