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Operation HOPE
Operation HOPE is a charitable fund-raiser by the Knights of Columbus to benefit special needs children and young adults in Pickens County
The Knights of Columbus, Council 9576 Pickens presents a check to Mrs. Shanna Spinda - Special Education Teacher at Pickens Elementary School. Pickens Elementary helps students with disabilities develop mentally, physically, and emotionally through an individualized program.
Others in photo are [l - r] Phil Cournoyer [Co-Chair], Don Thurlow [Grand Knight] and Joe Weidemann [Chairman Columbus HOPE Foundation - Council 9576].
For the past 38 years the Knights of Columbus have given away Tootsie Rolls at various venues and the generous people of Pickens County respond with their donations to support those with mental disabilities.