Caught
at the Crossroads
New
Lungs for George
Post Holiday Update
Photo: In his most recent hospital visit, nurses at
Maine Medical Center help bring George's spirits up
with a decorated IV pole- the nurses call it 'Drippy.'
New
Gloucester-The New Lungs for George organization is
pleased to announce that they have raised $9,500 toward
the fundraising goal is $300,000 to help offset costs
for the Carman family. George Carman is a firefighter
in New Gloucester, who suffers from cystic fibrosis,
a defective gene that causes the body to produce abnormally
thick mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening
lung infections. George is in need of a double lung
transplant to defeat this disease.
George has been an active volunteer firefighter in
New Gloucester for the past ten years and served the
town of Yarmouth before that. This year will be filled
with a variety events and raffles to help reach the
$300,000 goal, many of which will come from the efforts
of other
organizations.
January
15th Skating at the New Gloucester Fairgrounds sponsored
by the New Gloucester Fire Rescue. From 3pm to 8pm
(under the lights)! Cost: Donation. Enjoy a BBQ with
Party Time USA and Wing's Variety. Also sit by the
bonfire, go on a hayride and enjoy other fun family
activities- weather permitting. Proceeds will go to
New Lungs for George and also to benefit New Gloucester
firefighter Jeff Hamilton Jr., who was diagnosed with
a brain tumor in late summer.
January 25th Help support the American Red Cross blood
drive at Spring Meadows in Gray. New Lungs for George
and Jeff Hamilton Jr. supporters will be on hand to
assist the Red Cross and sell raffles & bracelets.
Please help support the Red Cross & give blood.
Hours of the blood drive are 2pm to 7pm. Volunteers
are needed for this event. For More Info call 926-4142.
On Going! Party Time USA of New Gloucester has helped
organize a 50 Person Lobster Bake Raffle. Tickets
will be available at all fundraising events and local
businesses soon. Ticket Cost: 1 for $5 or 3 for $10.
Spread the good word to support New Lungs for George!
Thanks for your support.
