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1,058 Stuffed Animals Collected in Drive to Honor Cpl. Sam Driskell
The slain corporal was dedicated to protecting abused kids and kids in need in Paulding County.
From Citizens For a Better Paulding County
It is with great pleasure that Citizens For A Better Paulding County announces the grand total of stuffed animals and toys collected for the Crimes Against Children Unit in honor of Corporal Sam Driskell is 1,058!
The drive ended Friday, Jan. 30.
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Paulding County, you overwhelm us with your generosity, your respect and admiration of Corp. Driskell, and your compassion for the abused children of Paulding County, who Sam dedicated his career to protecting.
Now, abused children will be given a stuffed animal or toy to help ease their fears during child abuse investigations conducted at Harbor House’s satellite, The Paulding Child Advocacy Center, located in Dallas, GA.
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Thank you for making this toy drive an even greater success than we envisioned! We couldn’t be prouder of you, or of being a part of this wonderful community! Thank you all so much!!!
Harbor House: http://www.nwga-cac.org/
Phone: 706-235-5437
The Paulding Child Advocacy Center: 678-363-7234
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