Friends of the Children of Haiti and Friendship House to Also Benefit

On June 4th, 2011 Andrew Brinker, Tom Inman, Justin Montgomery, Jerry Montgomery, Bobby Jones, and Steve Hammond climbed into their canoes and began a journey -canoeing from Lake Michigan to Peoria. The group undertook the task to help raise money for three locally based organizations.

“We are hoping this will become an annual event, allowing us to choose a different Charitable Organization each year,” said Steve Hammond, one of the organizers. “This year we chose FOTCOH (Friends of the Children of Haiti), Family House, and The Salvation Army to receive proceeds.”

The men set up a fund-raising website and took pledges to support their efforts. They are hoping to reach Peoria sometime Wednesday, June 8th at the Peoria Riverfront. The proceeds that come to The Salvation Army will be earmarked for use at The Salvation Army camping programs at Eagle Crest Camp. For more details on Eagle Crest Camp, visit the website at www.eaglecrestcamp.org.