Editor:

On behalf of the Search and Rescue Fun Raiser sponsors, Fairhope American Legion Post 199 and Auxiliary, Elk Lodge 1879 and Emblem 241 and Baldwin County Sewer Service, Summerdale, our sincere thanks to all the residents, merchants and organizations for their generous support in attendance, volunteer efforts, service, monetary and silent auction donations at the recent Search and Rescue Fun Raiser held at the American Legion Post 199 on Saturday, Feb. 23 and the subsequent presentation ceremony on Sunday, March 16. The Daphne, North and South rescue units shared over $8,500 in donations and services.

Event donors include: American Legion Post 88, Andree’s, Bay Breeze Café, Big Daddy’s Restaurant, Brenny’s Jewelry, Buck’s Diner, Build A Bear/Orange Beach, Church Mouse, Classic Pool and Patio, DeCuba, Distinctive Kitchens, Fairhope Floors, Fairhope Fudge, Fairhope Massage, Fairhope Tire, Fairhope Hardware, Fidler Farms, Franklin Starters and Alternators, Greer’s Supermarket, Knights of Columbus, Marriott Grand Hotel, Miller’s Grand Events, Montrose Hideaway, Old Tyme Feed, Page and Pallet, Pet Haven, Plumbing Right Now, Quail Creek Golf, Randy’s Bar and Grill, Ruth Chris Steakhouse, Sam’s Club, Stowe’s Jewelry, Superb Foods, Tamara’s Restaurant, Tickled Pink, Timber Creek Golf, Twisted Whisker & Co., WABF, Wal-Mart, Wash House and Winn Dixie.

Volunteers: Cheryl Benson, Debra Byrd, Dick and Carole Schneider, Doris Miller, Fat Man Squeeze, Hank Becker, Jim Jeffries, Jimmy Lee Hannaford, John and Carole Henderson, Karen Darring, Keith Glass, Lisa Mills, Martha Luke, Pete Canarela, Randy and Angel Greene, Randy Branch, Ron and Chris Stacey, The Johnsons Band and Tom Nichols.

It is the intent of the sponsors for this to become an annual event to support these unsung heroes who provide, at peril and often at their own expense, a vital life-saving community service.

Please join us in celebrating their service by supporting future fun-raiser efforts.