Cherry Energy, in partnership with BP North America and Lenoir Memorial Hospital, has just completed the third year of the company’s awareness campaign to educate citizens in Lenoir County on the topic of breast cancer prevention. In celebration of this effort Cherry Energy presented a $6,500 check to the Lenoir Memorial Hospital Foundation. Since inception the campaign has contributed $24,500 to the Foundation.
The campaign is centered around Cherry Energy’s pink delivery truck that can be seen year-round making deliveries in the community.
“The truck is our rolling billboard to remind the residents of Lenoir County of the importance of breast cancer education. Many of our close friends and customers have been affected by this disease. We care about the health and wellness of our employees and the people we serve every day,” said Jay Cherry, president of Cherry Energy. “For every gallon pumped from our pink delivery truck, a portion of the proceeds will go towards breast cancer awareness and prevention, right here in Lenoir County.”
Cherry Energy serves central Eastern North Carolina with fuels and environmentally friendly energy solutions. Founded in 1928 the company remains family owned, with a customer base that includes homeowners, industry and agriculture.
The Gate launches Christmas outreach
The Gate of Lenoir County is starting Operation Christmas 2013. If your child is in need of a Christmas present, and you would like to have his or her name placed on a tree so that they can be blessed with a Christmas gift, call Wanda Hall at 252-939-3223 or you may email her at gatedirector@gmail.com. The deadline for names for the tree is Wednesday. If you would like to purchase a gift for a child in the community, contact Wanda Hall.
Salvation Army still collecting toys
The Salvation Army of Kinston will be distributing gifts to 1,179 children in Lenoir and Greene counties this year and donations still are being accepted. You can donate toys to the local Salvation Army at 2110 N. Queen St. or you can go to the Chamber of Commerce or Lowe's and drop off toys. Cash donations also are being accepted. Toys need to be donated by Dec. 15.
If you would like more information about The Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Program, call 252-523 5175. The Free Press also is partnering with the Salvation Army to collect toys. Toys may be left under the Christmas tree at The Free Press, 2103 N. Queen St.