By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post

The annual Children’s Miracle Network Fundraiser hosted by Walmart is “amazing” according to Campaign Champion and Hays Walmart associate Dawn Mallot, who said all donations go back to the local community.

“I can’t give you the names of the people that (the fundraiser) has helped right here in this town, but these funds helped out a lot of people in Hays and local area,” she said. “It’s amazing what (the funds) will do. … We have bought seizure helmets for the little ones … have had teens who have needed wheelchairs so they can still participate and be a regular teenager. … These things are happening in this area and are the kind of things these funds will go toward.”

Mallot said the Children’s Miracle Fundraiser helped local families with medical expenses due to travel and even modified houses so children with specific medical needs could live more comfortably.

This year’s goal is to raise $25,000 by June 14.

“Every penny, every nickle counts,” Mallot said. “We can round up your total at the checkout counter to the nearest dollar. It’s amazing how fast the donations rise.”

She said the Hays Walmart also will host several activities to help raise funds, such as a bake sale May 22 and a sidewalk carnival with hot dogs, cotton candy and games for the kids from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 31.

Donations can be made at the Hays Walmart, 4301 Vine.

For more information on how to donate, contact Mallot or fellow campaign organizers April Bird and Jeff Crispin at (785) 625-0001.