Travis Filar, UTC head volleyball coach is a spirited supporter with his donation bucket and newspapers in one hand, and festive Day of Change sign in another
Hundreds of volunteers and local celebrities collected $21,897.73 in spare change on Friday, June 3 from 7-10:30 a.m. at 39 McDonald’s Restaurants for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga, a “home away from home” for families of ill or injured children, during Day of Change.
"Day of Change is an annual RMHC event that’s purpose is to show the importance of giving back even in the smallest gesture," organizers said.
"With other contributors including area Regions Banks who collected a total of $2,588.71 during the week leading up to the event and Kohl’s for volunteering and donating $500, the event raised a total of $24,986.44. A special thank you goes to Chattanooga Times Free Press who donated 75 cents from each $1 newspaper sale and to McDonald's for their partnership with RMHC of Greater Chattanooga," officials said.
For more information, visit www.rmhchattanooga.com or contact Tiffany Cobb at 423-778-4338.