Coaches/Players From Cherokee County High School Lend A Helping Hand To Those Recently Displaced By The Cherokee Manor Fire

Members of the Cherokee County High School Football team recently lent a helping hand to those that have been affected by a fire at the Cherokee Manor in Centre. A fire at the facility back on March, 25 left 14 individuals displaced after their building sustained fire, smoke and water damage throughout.

On Saturday 15 Warrior football players in addition to their Head Coach Jacob Kelly assisted some of the residents and families with moving their personal belongings into new homes and storage. Coach Kelly told WEIS Radio News that he was more than glad to be able to help during in a time of need.

Kristie Barron, who is the Community Manager at Cherokee Manor said that she would like to extend a huge thank you to Coach Kelly and the players for their assistance. Additionally, she said that she would also like to thank the Centre First Baptist Church, Cherokee County EMA Director Shawn Rogers, Jeremy Goodwin with the Red Cross and the DeKalb County Salvation Army for their assistance.

Following the completion their assignments, Wendy’s of Centre provided lunch for the team.

If you would like to help out, WEIS Radio is currently accepting donations.
 
Donations may be made by cash or through check, credit or debit card – and are currently being accepted at the WEIS Radio Studios 477 South Pratt Street in Centre – during regular business hours Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm OR simply by calling (256) 927-5152 or (256) 927-4232. You can mail checks or donations to P.O. Box 297 Centre, Al 35960. Make the checks payable to the WEIS Radio Disaster Relief Fund.

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