Thanks from Cans Across the Park

Frankg writes,

I want to thank all those that helped make the annual Cans Across the Park event a success for this year. We collected enough items to cross the entire park and return 1/2 way. The total was within a few items of 6700.
Our COA participated in the proceeds and were able to get a large amount of the items, as much as they could handle and store, which was more than last year. The rest went to the regional Red Cross and a couple of church food pantries in the area.
I have to admit that this was the most brutal it has ever been in the 17 years,...

...weather wise. We set up situations so the helpers could take some time to get warm when they wanted, and especially the kids who we made sure were safe from the conditions. It was impressive that none of the team wanted to leave before it was over. We have worked in windy conditions before, and have had to deal with plastic bags and such blowing around the park, needing retrieval, but this year we even had some food items impacted. Some of the cans kept rolling away from the line, and this kept us busier than usual.
I also appreciate those that stopped to chat for a few minutes with me, I enjoyed the conversations.
Thanks again to those that contributed to the cause, you have helped fill a growing need.
Frank

A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed food and all who helped to collect it. Happy Thanksgiving and God bless us, every one.