Retired school personnel donated toys for children

  • Representing Columbus Fire Department, Korey Lucian (center), accepted stuffed animals from members of the Cherokee County Retired School Personnel. The toys will be used to comfort children in emergency situations. Ann Thiele and Athena McColm, as well as Mary Torchia (not pictured) handed out the toys. Courtesy photo.
    Representing Columbus Fire Department, Korey Lucian (center), accepted stuffed animals from members of the Cherokee County Retired School Personnel. The toys will be used to comfort children in emergency situations. Ann Thiele and Athena McColm, as well as Mary Torchia (not pictured) handed out the toys. Courtesy photo.
    What can a stuffed animal do?It can wipe away tears and help a small child be comforted.Members of the Cherokee County Retired School Personnel have been working on community projects that will help support others in need, particularly young people.They recently distributed over 300 stuffed animals to the sheriff’s department, police department, fire department and ambula...

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