The Woodbury American Legion Post 501 conducted their Wall of Thanks charity drive at the Valley Creek Mall Saturday’s and Sunday's from 9am to 3pm 24 November and running through 23 December. The Wall of Thanks is an annual event to raise money for local charities and to honor veterans or members currently serving in the military. Visitors will be able to donate money that will benefit the Armed Forces Service Center, Christian Cupboard Emergency Foodshelf, Hastings Veterans Home, and Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake. You will also be able to post the name of a veteran or a family member currently serving in the military, on a placard and affix it to the Wall of Thanks. This years event raised over $2800 dollars and honored over 560 Veterans and current military members.
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 raised over $2800 dollars and recognized over 560 Veterans and military members during the Wall of Thanks. Pictured are Comnmander Tom Grezek and Vice Commanders Bob Dolan and Dale Johnson
Commander Tom Grezek and and members Harry Kolashinski and Bob Halter present Santa a certificate of appreciation for his many years of supporting the American Legion Wall of Thanks.
Bob Dolan, American Legion Woodbury Post 501 Vice Commander, presents check of $702 to CCEFS coordinator Carol Hanson. Also present were Tom Grezek, American Legion Woodbury Post 501 Commander and Bob Hjelmen, American Legion Woodbury Post 501.
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