By Sonia Duggan
Cash Welch had a goal this year to collect 3,000 cans of food for the Christian Care Food Drive after collecting 2,200 items last year.
Thanks to his sister, a video, and some extra fundraising efforts, 2,657 cans of food were donated.
For the full story see the Nov. 16 issue and the e-Edition at https://www.etypeservices.com/Wylie%20NewsID245/default.aspx
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