Hixson Residents Donate To Ronald McDonald House

Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Hixson resident Bobby Vincent, with his son Trey, donate $500 to Ronald McDonald House of Chattanooga.
Hixson resident Bobby Vincent, with his son Trey, donate $500 to Ronald McDonald House of Chattanooga.

Bobby Vincent and his son Trey, of Hixson, made a $500 donation to the Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House in memory of Michelle Vincent, who passed away after a two year battle with cancer.

She had signed up to serve as a volunteer for the Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House; however, shortly after completing a volunteer orientation and training she learned that she had cancer.  Her husband Bobby coordinated with the Sisters Serving Christ organization and established a foundation in her honor with the goal of helping those in need in the Greater Chattanooga area.

 

For more information on how you can help, call 778-4300 .


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