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| Caption: Nancy Loomis (left) and Patsy Thornton (right) are the 2015 Outstanding Log A Load For Kids Volunteers. |
The Arkansas Forestry Association (AFA) honored Nancy Loomis and Patsy Thornton, of Warren, with the 2015 Log A Load For Kids Volunteer Award at the group’s annual meeting in Hot Springs on October 8.
Since 1994, Nancy Loomis and Patsy Thornton have been a consistent, driving force in Bradley County Log A Load For Kids and work hard to bring new energy and ideas to their local committee and the statewide program, which has raised more than $7.5 million for Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) since 1993.
“Being involved with Log A Load has enlightened me on how much each of us should count our blessings every day if we have healthy children and grandchildren,” Thornton said. “We do this because we want to help the children of Arkansas.”
“I believe that all who are involved with Log A Load are very compassionate people and want to do as much as possible to keep ACH the top-notch facility it is,” Loomis said. “I’m glad to be a small part of that.”
Loomis and Thornton have also served on the National Log A Load For Kids Advisory Committee and attended the Children’s Miracle Network Celebration event in Orlando.
Since 1947, the Arkansas Forestry Association has been the only nonprofit association representing the state's entire forestry community. With more than 1,200 members, the organization promotes the wise use and management of forestland. For more information about Log A Load For Kids and other AFA programs, look online at www.arkforests.org.
so proud of my baby sister, Nancy Loomis! and Mrs. Thornton! Thousands of children (including some in our own family) have benefitted from Log-a-Load and their hard work and generosity tp ACH! Thank You to all volunteers!
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