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Lockport Senior Gathers Donations For TLC Animal Shelter
The Lockport teen, with the help of neighbors, was able to donate nearly $600 worth of cleaning supplies, toys, dog treats and cat treats.
LOCKPORT, IL — Lockport Township High School senior Helene Simmons recently dropped a car-load of donations off at TLC animal shelter in Homer Glen. Simmons, with the help of her mom Lynn, and some generous neighbors, was able to donate nearly $600 worth of cleaning supplies, toys, dog treats and cat treats to the shelter.
Helene, who wants to go to college to be a veterinarian, said she had the idea because she wanted to "make some people happy."
"I wanted to start something that would make me happy, and help some animals and people in the meantime," she said.
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Helene said her mom put links on Facebook community groups and people quickly donated to support the cause.
Lynn said Helene went to the area Petsmart and the store gave her 15 percent off the total purchase once they learned what she was doing. Helene also ordered some items from Chewy.com, which also gave her 15 percent off.
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Helene recently dropped off the donations at TLC, and Lynn said she was able to give all the animals their own toy.
TLC Animal Shelter is located at 13016 W. 151st St. in Homer Glen.
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