Three things to know about March 12 Rainbow Connection telethon
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Tuscarawas County's nonprofit, independent health charity dedicated to meeting the needs of disadvantaged and disabled children and adults will hold its 50th annual telethon on March 12.
The Rainbow Connection, officially the Tuscarawas Society for Children & Adults Inc., tries to fill gaps in existing community services.
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Executive Director Perci Garner shared this information about the organization and its upcoming fundraiser:
Rainbow Connection's mission in Tuscarawas County
The Rainbow Connection helps with medical bills, medical equipment, prescriptions, hearing aids, diabetic supplies, technology and sensory items for students with special needs. Those who need information or assistance can call 330-343-8686. You can connect with through the website at Charity | Rainbow Connection | United States (tuscrainbow.org). The agency is also on all major social media platforms.
How does the Rainbow Connection help?
Once a year, the Rainbow Connection holds its telethon fundraiser.
t is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12. You can contribute by calling 330-343-1600 to make a pledge or by participating in the online auction. The online auction will begin at noon March 7. To access the online auction visit: www.32auctions.com/Rainbow50.
Rainbow Connection 50th annual telethon fundraiser
"The Rainbow Connection could not carry out its mission without contributions from local residents and businesses," Garner said. "All the funds raised stay in Tuscarawas County as well. Not every place has a resource like the Rainbow Connection to help those families that need assistance and have no other place to turn to. Let us show appreciation by supporting their cause, and helping out a fellow neighbor."
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