EMMIE BOESE
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The winner of Hutchinson Salvation Army's donut day fundraiser ate not only a dozen but 15 donuts. The fundraiser raised a grand total of $4,600.46.
"It was exciting," Major Paul James said. "We had some last minute competitors that showed up. They signed up last night but I was focused on all the other details. But yeah it was an exciting time and then last minute guy ate 15 donuts."
Adam Keller, director of bands for Smoky Valley USD 400 in Lindsborg won the award for most donuts eaten. Major James won the people's choice award and Kathy Ireland of Prairie Star won the raising the most dough award at the event.
The money raised at the contest helps send kids to the Salvation Army's regional camp outside of Kansas City.
"It's a great opportunity that we can one, raise money for kids going to camp, raise awareness of just the continued need throughout the summer of helping families, because really it's ultimately giving kids a great opportunity," James said. "It's helping the parents, because you can't feed a child for $10 in a day, let alone for a whole week. That's part of our mission is to help families and children just in those different ways."
There are several camp dates taking place throughout the summer and camp registration is available at threetrailscamp.org.
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