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Pumpkin Patch Owner to Make Donation

October 19, 2011

Media Advisory_PumpkinPatchOwnertoMakeDonation.pdf

Link to Coverage: The Sedalia Democrat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                    
October 19, 2011

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jenelle Conner
Outreach Specialist         
Boys & Girls Clubs of
West Central Missouri
jconner@bgckids.com
(660) 826 - 8331           
                                        

Pumpkin Patch Owner to Make Donation
***Your Coverage is Invited ***

This Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m., Leon Cumpton, owner of Papa’s Pumpkin Patch located at 4610 Forest Park Road in Sedalia, MO, has called upon Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers, from the 70th Explorers Garrison, to join him in presenting the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri with a $200 donation.

Cumpton will be making a $100 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri. An additional donation of $100 will also be made by Cumpton on behalf of the 70th Explorers Garrison for their volunteerism at this year’s Papa’s Pumpkin Patch event.

“I think the Boys & Girls Club has a great thing going and I think the kids have a good time,” said Cumpton. “It’s a good cause.”
 

About Papa’s Pumpkin Patch:
Cumpton operates Papa’s Pumpkin Patch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from September 24 through October 30. Attractions include: a hayride, games, puppet show, tire swing, corn maze, tricycle track and a pumpkin slingshot. Admission is $5 for individuals 2 through 54 years old. Seniors and infants get in free. Pumpkins, gourds, straw, corn stalks, mums, painted birdhouse gourds and antiques are also available for sale.

About 70th Explorers Garrison:
According to the 70th Explorers Garrison website, www.70thexplorers.com, they are “the world’s definitive Imperial costuming organization featuring the ‘bad guys’ from the Star Wars Universe” and their mission is to help, “local communities through fundraising, charity and promotional events.”

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri
Realizing Potential: Our Children, Our Community, Our Future
For over 50 years  the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri (www.bgckids.com) as provided hope and opportunity to local communities by inspiring all youth to BE GREAT. The Club started in 1960 when a group of local optimists saw the need for positive youth programming and today the Club continues to positively impact lives by helping youth reach their full potential as productive and caring citizens.  The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri serves youth from 6 to 18 years of age by providing guidance-oriented character development programs conducted by trained, professional staff. Key programs emphasize leadership development; education and career exploration; community service; technology training; financial literacy; health and life skills; the arts; sports, fitness and recreation and family outreach. The Club currently serves more than 1,760 members in 21 site programs, serving 6 communities and 3 counties in west central Missouri.  For more information call 660-826-8331, find the Club online at www.bgckids.com, check out the Club’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/pages/Boys-Girls-Clubs-of-West-Central-Missouri/190529020627 or follow the Club on Twitter at bgckids.

 

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