Sacred Grounds seeking volunteers/donations for community-wide garage sale
By Kelly Brooks, Ruidoso News, N.M. | |
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Ponder has been raising funds for the organization for the past two years through an annual silent auction held at the coffee house and other local events.
"This does not replace those events," Ponder said. "This is in addition to them."
Ponder, a sociologist and Sacred Grounds co-owner has been involved with the
"In the early '90s I conducted a research project examining the impact of care giving on family members who provide care for their Alzheimer's patient at home so it's a subject near and dear to my heart," she said.
Sometime later, she joined
Since moving to
"Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in the country," Ponder said. "Personally, I think we need to make a serious investment in finding a cure."
Ponder is seeking volunteers to help set up and work the two-day event. The sale will not be held at Sacred Grounds but, rather, next door to the business' future location at
"Your donations are all tax deductible," Ponder said. "Someone will be on site beginning
For more information, contact Ponder at (575) 937-0596.
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