By Shannon McFarlin News Director
Paris, Tenn.–After the third day of the annual Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction, a total $34,582 has been raised. Each year, Helping Hand raises thousands of dollars for over 80 non-profit and public service organizations.
Today, an even total of $4,000 was raised by East Wood Clinic, Tomorrow’s Hope, Paris Surgical Specialists, Dialysis Clinic, and West TN Bone & Joint Clinic. Today’s auctioneer was Darrin Thompson, with the Paris Lions Club manning the phones.
Thursday’s items will be donated by: Paris Quota, Carey Counseling, Downtown Paris Association and REL Asphalt and Seal Coating.
Looking ahead, Friday’s items will be donated by the Osage/Airport community, Party Bounce & Jump, Paris Rotary and the Paris PI. On Saturday, items will be donated by the Pleasant Hill community for a day auction.
The auction runs for two months, ending on March 1.
You can listen to all the action on our stations at 104.7FM or 1000AM (WHNY “Big Henry”) or you can listen on our website at www.radionnwtn.com.
Donated items can be seen daily on the Henry County Helping Hand Facebook page and website.
Drop off items and the Paris Convention Center between 7-9 p.m. The auction starts at 12:30 p.m. daily and noon on Satudays. To bid, call 644 1695.
Photo: Volunteers organize today’s donations. Shannon McFarlin photo.