Dateline: September 23, 2001

"Change the World" American Red Cross Fundraiser at Grapevine Mills

 

Grapevine Mills held a "Change the World" American Red Cross Fundraiser on Monday, September 17, 2001 from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.  Members of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex donated cash and checks throughout the day.  Approximately $300,000 was raised.  Checks and dollar bills totaled $267,000 and the America Red Cross estimated that the donated coins, once counted, would bring the grand total to approimately $300,000.  Citizens that donated received American flags, Red, White & Blue Unity Ribbons and soft drinks/water. Three lines of traffic were formed for customers to make drive through donations.  The participation was consistent throughout the day, with heaviest times obviously being rush hours and lunchtime. Aerial View on Traffic

Great team effort from ABC Radio Group and many different volunteer groups led to an extremely successful fundraiser for the American Red Cross.  

Participants in the event were:  American Red Cross, ESPN 103.3 FM, Memories 96.7 FM, 96.3 KSCS Country Radio, KMKI Radio Disney, 820 AM WBAP News Radio, KZMP 101.7 FM and 1540 AM Hispanic Radio, KRVA 1600 AM Hispanic Radio, KXAS-TV NBC 5, Grapevine Fire Department, Grapevine Police Department, Texas Motor Speedway, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Keller Women’s Club, Miss Teen Colleyville (2000 & 2001), Miss Teen Northern Texas, Grapevine Mills’ employees, Liberty Bell Replica – Ringing Team, and numerous individuals from the community. 

L to R:  Miss Northern Texas, Casey Borgstede Miss Teen Colleyville, Erin Bredon Miss Colleyville Teen USA,  Jenny Phillips

Liberty Bell Replica – Ringing Team

Donations were made by:  Bennigans,  Rainforest Café,  Corner Bakery,  Whataburger,  Jack in the Box,  Krispi Kreme,  Blue Bell Ice Cream, Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Grill, Southfork Ranch,  Palace of Wax/Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum and Chili’s Too

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