Special Olympics Contribution

While most of us hate to see the summer end and wonder how it went by so quickly, thousands of boys and girls in the area look forward to the start of a new school year. Monaco Miracles supported new teacher recognition receptions in both the WaNee and Elkhart school systems. Monaco Coach Corporation logo pens and other items were donated for goodie bags, which were given to each new teacher.

Nappanee Wood Products will have 43-plus volunteers participating in the Marshall County Walk for Hospice in October. The 6.5 mile walk will wind its way through the historic district in downtown Plymouth. Ed Fisher, supervisor at NWP, is participating in the walk and knows first-hand how important this organization is to families with terminally ill members, providing not only health care, but emotional and spiritual support as well.

Last year Monaco Miracles donated uniforms for a Special Olympics youth sports program in Elkhart County. Chad Miller (pictured above), son of Peggy and Bud Miller (Service Center Elkhart) was so proud of his new uniform he wanted his picture taken. Peggy and Bud have been very active and supportive of Special Olympics for many years and Monaco Coach Corporation was proud to be able to support this great organization. Good luck to Chad and his teammates this season!
Because of the number of calls received from employees throughout the company, Human Resources did try to move up the date of the blood drive to aid in the disaster relief efforts for New York City. Unfortunately, Red Cross was under-staffed and not able to support our drive, along with the overwhelming number of donors at area blood banks. The blood drive remains October 12 in Indiana. It is important to remember, that local supplies will be depleted in light of the disaster in New York and your donation of blood is one way to show your support during this national tragedy. Monaco Miracles is presently looking into a number of fundraising projects with proceeds going to charities active in relief efforts.

–Dee Ann Lesley, Executive Assistant