More donations are still needed for the 2025 Southeast Kentucky Empty Stocking Fund (SEKESF) Christmas program. So far, $17,553 has been donated.
Donors and the amounts given for the week ending Nov. 22 include:
• Ronita L. Dunn – $100.
• Ossoli Foundation – $1,000.
• Greg Razmus – $250.
• Owens Auto – $100.
• Joan Barton – $100.
• James Poynter – $50.
• Ronald and Patricia Timperio – $50.
• Steve Surmont – $100.
• West Corbin Christian Church – $100.
• H. Dale Johnson and Lisa – $100.
• Kimberly K. Lovegrove – $200.
• Wallen’s Towing – $500.
• Dylan Wallen – $100.
• Sudhir Patel – $202.
• Synil Patel – $201.
• James and Linda Norvell – $100.
• Marr, Miller & Myers – $100.
• Brenda Carpenter Jones – $300.
• J.R. and Rhoda Woods – $100.
• Harold Huddleston – $100.
• Don and Judy Estep – $100.
• Paul Jones (In memory of Shirley) – $100.
• Jerry and Verdie Chadwell – $50.
• Francis Chadwell – $50.
• Sav-rite Family Pharmacy – $300.
• Charles Houk – $1,000.
• Friends of the Children – $500.
• Pratts Landscaping – $4,000.
• June Martin – $350.
• Patil Foundation Inc. – $1,000.
• Walmart Store Number 1259, Corbin – $4,000.
• Rotary Foundation District 6740 – $1,500.
• Rotary Club of Corbin, Ky. – $750.
This year will mark 38 consecutive years of service to nearly 20,000 children. The first year the fundraiser provided a Christmas present for approximately 80 children. The program increased substantially until 2007 when it peaked with more than 800 children from 300 families signed up.
The wrapping party is Friday, Dec. 19, at Immanuel Baptist Church off Gordon Hill starting at 6 p.m.
The Christmas party will be the next day on Saturday, Dec. 20, at Immanuel Baptist Church starting at 11 a.m. There will be free pizza, and Santa Claus is expected to make an appearance.
The budget for 2025 will be $41,500, which includes $5,000 for bicycles.
