Life Mower County’s People’s First Aktion Club’s annual all-you-can-eat chicken dumpling soup and chilli supper fundraiser coming up on January 28th

Life Mower County’s self-advocacy group is called the People’s First Action Club, which is open to people with disabilities ages 18 and up.  Dawn Helgeson, Executive Director of Life Mower County spoke with KAUS and talked about what the club is all about…

Helgeson went on to talk about the importance of fundraising for the club…

The club’s annual all-you-can-eat chicken dumpling soup and chilli supper fundraiser is coming up on Tuesday, January 28th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Mower County Senior Center. Tickets in advance for adults are $7 and $5 for children ages 4-10, and at the door, tickets for adults are $9 and $7 for children ages 4-10.  Children 3 and under are free. The meal includes chicken dumpling soup and/or chilli, beverage and dessert. Take out orders are also available. Volunteers are needed, and every donation, large or small will help cut expenses and increase profits. To volunteer or donate, call Life Mower County at 433-8994.  Helgeson stated that all funds raised will be used for members to attend workshops and conferences and to donate money to local charities and community service projects. A reminder that the club’s fudge sale it still going on until January 23rd, with pickup day either Wednesday, February 12th or Thursday, February 13th.  To order, call Life Mower County at 433-8994 or e-mail at [email protected].  For the different varieties of fudge and for more information, you can also log on to their webpage at www.lifemowercounty.org.