WHEN the Rob George Foundation first launched in memory of its namesake, its mission statement was to “make a difference, one individual at a time”. Today, the organisation’s mantra very much remains the same but its capacity to realise the dreams of youngsters in need has ballooned. Founded in memory of talented sportsman Rob George, who died in 2013 from acute myeloid leukaemia aged 21, the charity provides support - be it practical or financial - to young people with life threatening or terminal illnesses. It also helps fund individuals pursuing a career in sport or the performing arts who may otherwise be held back because of their circumstances.
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Donations for a city drug dog have come in from an unexpected source.
When Vanceburg Mayor Dane Blankenship put out a request for donations for the dog, he expected money to come from businesses or residents eager to help. What he did not expect, however, was a group of children to donate their savings.
Adam, Helen, Amelia, Katherine, Thomas, Patrick, Caroline and James are siblings who live in Lewis County. They had been saving their money to buy a swing set for their yard when they learned the city was trying to raise the money for a drug dog.