Fundraiser for Tad Johnson to be held Saturday in Waynesville

[September 14, 2017]  The Waynesville American Legion will host a quarter auction on Saturday September 16th with proceeds going to assist the family of Tad Johnson.

Johnson was injured in a one vehicle accident on June 14th, and has been through quite an ordeal on his way to recovery. The family has incurred a lot of expenses and can use the help now to help pay for medical expenses as well as modifications that need to be done around their home to better accommodate Tad.

Doors will open at the Waynesville American legion at 5 p.m. Paddles will go on sale at that time, and a pulled pork sandwich or hot dog meal will be available for sale. The auction will begin at 6 p.m.

There will also be face painting, henna tattoos, bags games, bake sale, and several vendors on hand.

In addition to helping the Johnson family, there will be a supply drive for the Ronald McDonald House.

Bring in four items from the Ronald McDonald House wish list and get one free paddle, bring in eight items get two paddles and etc.

Items on the wish list include: sugar, toilet paper, AAA, AA, or C batteries, trash bags in 13 gallon or 45 gallon size, forks, cereal, snack foods, hand soap paper towels, mops, brooms, sanitizing spray, napkins, detergent, and coffee pods.

[Jennifer Craig]