Your Old Long-Sleeve Shirt Could Help Protect NC Tobacco Workers against Green Tobacco Sickness
During the month of April, BB&T branches in Cary, NC, and Panoltia, Inc. are collecting long-sleeve shirts to help protect North Carolina tobacco workers against Green Tobacco Sickness.
Green Tobacco Sickness is the result of acute nicotine poisoning. Workers’ clothes become saturated with tobacco juices, which are then absorbed through the skin. Those workers who gather the tobacco leaves under their arms as they harvest them face the most acute risk of illness.
Each of the Cary BB&T branches has a box for the public to drop off shirts. If you have a large volume to donate, you can contact Panoltia at 919-467-3590 to make arrangements for pick up.
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Note to HM&P staff: If you have a long-sleeve shirt or shirts (men’s or women’s) that you would be willing to donate to this important cause, just bring them by my office any time this month and I will make arrangements to get them to Panoltia, Inc.
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Thanks for your generosity.
Honky Tonk Rock-A-Thon For Haiti
This Saturday at the Pourhouse. Open your hearts and wallets for Angel Mission medical clinic in Haiti. All proceeds will go directly to Angel Mission. 5 bands, one low cover….a chance to do good while having a blast. Hope to see you and your friends there. Doors at 7, bands start promptly at 8.
My dentist Dr. Randall Bennefield and David Burney (whom some of you may know) are in the Johnny Folsom 4, a Johnny Cash tribute band. They play frequently in Raleigh. Check them out and support a good cause!
Save The Date!
Saturday, April 24th
ANGELS AMONG US is a celebration of life, strength, courage and commitment. It has become a national event. Thousands coming from all across the country to volunteer, participate, and make a difference. All the money raised goes to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke. Last year $1,410,540 was raised!
5 Years ago I was asked to design the invitation for this event. I was more than happy to help. It was for a great cause and the people I work with are always so appreciative. So every year I look forward to my very small contribution to this wonderful event and very important cause. Please consider participating with your family.
This event is held on the campus of the Duke University Medical Center at the corner of Erwin Road and Flowers Drive. The day includes a certified 5K run through the Duke campus, and a family walk through the beautiful Sarah P. Duke Gardens. There will be entertainment, children activities & prizes, local mascots and clowns, medals for top fundraising children, awards to the top ten fundraising teams, a silent auction, lunch provided by generous sponsors, t-shirts for all registered participants and much, much more.
