Event collects funds for hospice center
By Bethany Leggett, The Brunswick News, Ga. | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
And that's exactly why his family puts on a night of fun and entertainment that also benefits a cause dear to their hearts each year.
The R.E. Thomas Benefit, in memory of Thomas' father, is entering its ninth year as a fundraiser for
"This is something we started and just didn't quit doing. It keeps the memory of my father alive and also helps out the hospice. And each year, we like to do something different," said Thomas, who will be one of five
Other entertainment includes comedian
Thomas started the fundraiser nine years ago as a way to say thank you to the hospice staff after the patriarch,
"We used hospice for a few days right before my father passed. The hospice workers took good care of him, and we decided to do something that honors his memory and also for those that helped him," Thomas said.
To date, the fundraiser has amassed nearly
And beyond raising funds, the benefit also gives the staff a chance to mingle with families and friends.
"Many people in the community look forward to this annual event, including our
Broderick has attended the past four years and said the event is more "like a great big family reunion."
"Everyone knows each other and there is an exciting buzz in the air. This year's entertainment is going to be over the top with five
Whether it's the
"These past four years, I've really gotten to know
For Thomas, he plans to keep doing the annual fundraiser for as long as he can. "We want people to remember hospice and the good things they do. They do a wonderful job," he said.
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The ninth annual R.E. Thomas Benefit for
Food will be provided by Mudcat Charlies, and guests are encouraged to bring their own beverages. There will also be a raffle and live entertainment. Tickets are
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