7th Annual LW Rutland Thanksgiving Fundraiser
Fundraising campaign by
Scott Luton
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US$2,725.00raised of $2,500.00 goal goal
Leroy Winton Rutland lived a life dedicated to serving others. He served his country, his family, his church and his community throughout his lifetime. Mr. Rutland passed away unexpectedly on December 8th, 2006. Since that time, our family has attempted to carry on his legacy of serving others in need.
One of the organizations that was near and dear to Mr. Rutland's heart was an Aiken, SC-based charity known as A.C.T.S. --- Area Churches Together Serving. For more information on A.C.T.S. : http://actsofaiken.org/
Since 1986, A.C.T.S. has been serving needy families in the Aiken area in a variety of ways: food, clothing, utility bill assistance, prescriptions, heaters, fans, etc. Mr. Rutland was an A.C.T.S. leader, advocate, volunteer and supporter. He was passionate about its mission and its impact on the local community. Mr. Rutland would also involve his children and grandchildren during his weekly volunteer hours, as he filled food orders for needy families and carried out numerous other tasks. This simple involvement helped to instill a strong sense of service in all members of Mr. Rutland's family.
Since 2007, Mr. Rutland's extended family has been donating Thanksgiving dinners to A.C.T.S. families in need. What started as holiday food supplies (complete Thanksgiving dinners; turkey and all the extras) for 5 families, has grown to meals for 10 families in 2011. In 2012, Mr. Rutland's family and their supporters took the project to the next level, supporting over 80 families with a Thanksgiving meal.
In 2013 we're asking for YOUR help to do it again and provide for CSRA families in need. For about $35, (sometimes more or less, depending on the family size & current pricing), we can deliver a turkey, stuffing mix, canned vegetables, frozen pies, rolls, cranberry sauce, etc through A.C.T.S. to families that otherwise may not have much of a Thanksgiving meal.
Rest assured: every single dime raised will be spent on food for needy families (with the exception of small transaction fees via PayPal, GGF, etc.). If you'd like to send a check via regular mail, we'd certainly welcome that too; please make checks payable to Ms. Leah Luton (daughter of Mr. Rutland) and send them to:
209 Ashwood Drive, Aiken, SC 29801
Mr. Rutland's family lives throughout South Carolina and Georgia. But we all want to come together during the Thanksgiving season to first, serve those Aiken, SC-area families in need...and second, honor the selfless man that quietly and humbly impacted countless lives. Especially ours.
PLEASE NOTE: we've received feedback that internet browsers Google Chrome and Firefox are the most compatible with the donation mechanism on this site. If you experience any problems donating, please contact Scott Luton at [email protected] or 678.296.5268 OR Clay Luton at [email protected] or 678.570.0104
Thank you for your kind consideration & generous support.
Organizer
- Scott Luton
- Loganville, US
Donors
- TwinEngines
- Donated on Nov 19, 2013
- Kelly Hair
- Donated on Nov 18, 2013
- Jonathan Land
- Donated on Nov 16, 2013
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Donors & Comments
- TwinEngines
- Donated on Nov 19, 2013
- Kelly Hair
- Donated on Nov 18, 2013
- Jonathan Land
- Donated on Nov 16, 2013
- Guest
- Donated on Nov 15, 2013
- Dixon Family
- Donated on Nov 13, 2013
- Al Sikes
- Donated on Nov 12, 2013
This is a great thing you folks are doing. Hope it helps give others a Happy Thanksgiving.
- Darrell and Pam Godfrey
- Donated on Nov 11, 2013
- Scott Luton
- Donated on Nov 10, 2013
We're coming down the home stretch...thanks to all for their gracious and generous support.
- Dale and Kathy Owen
- Donated on Nov 08, 2013
- D Mills
- Donated on Nov 06, 2013
Adding $10 for total of $35 donated for a full family Thanksgiving dinner... With special thanks to the Rutland family for helping many families have a nice Thanksgiving.