The knights wish to thank Village residents for their support of the campaign which raised a record $14,038 with a net of $13,307.   Over 6,000 tootsie rolls were handed out as a “thank you” to donors.  The sources of contributions included: $4,320 - knights; $465 - widows; $1,000 – anonymous; $1,700 – HSV businesses; and, $6,553 – community members at gates and stores and Sacred Heart of Jesus parishioners at weekend services.

The following 17 Village businesses supported the campaign with donations: Balboa Storage, Century 21 HSV Realty, Diamante Pro Shop, Dogwood Tree Hallmark, Edward Jones, Eyecare Specialties, First Arkansas Insurance, Good Spirits, Home Plate Café, Hot Springs Village Real Estate, Jensen’s Tire & Service, Lefler Dental, McCann’s Auto Mart, RE/Max Realty, State Farm Insurance, Village HealthMart, and Village Movers.

Just as with last year’s funds, the five beneficiaries of this campaign include First Step ($2,650.00) and Abilities Unlimited ($3,330.00) in Hot Springs, The Arc ($1,996.05) in Little Rock, as well as the Camp for the Blind ($1,300.00) and Special Olympics ($4,000.00), both of which are conducted for Arkansas residents.

Campaign co-chairs Milt Spaniel (l) and John Bodensteiner wish to thank not only the 118 knights and 22 spouses who volunteered for this campaign and the 113 knights who donated $4,320, but also the business and many community donors who supported this worthy cause.