The Decatur Police Department, Macon County Sheriff’s Office, & both City & County Fire Departments will all be ringing bells for The Decatur Salvation Army again this year. It’s the annual “Guns and Hoses Bellringing Campaign”. All 4 groups also have their own Virtual Kettles to make online donations, and you can find the links to their Kettles below. The group that raises the most money will be declared the 2023 winner and awarded the travelling trophy that goes with it.
This annual event started in 2011 with the County Fire Department vs. the Sheriff Department raising $10,214 with the County Fire Department winning that year. During the past 12 years the event has raised nearly $193,000 to support the programs of The Salvation Army. All 4 of these First Responder groups have won the event with the Decatur Fire Department winning the most times (7 times in the 12 years). However the Decatur Police Department has won the last 2 years. First Responders will be at both Wal Mart locations in Decatur from 8am until 8pm this Friday and Saturday
2023 BELL RINGING LOCATIONS
Macon County Sheriff’s Office – Walmart East (Grocery Entrance)
Macon County Fire Deptartments – Walmart East (Pharmacy Pharmacy Entrance)
City of Decatur Fire Deptartment – Walmart North (Grocery Entrance)
Decatur Police Department – Walmart North (Pharmacy Entrance)
You can also donate to each Department via their Virtual Kettle Links below:
Decatur Fire Department
https://donate.salarmyncil.org/fundraiser/5076553
Macon County Fire Departments
https://donate.salarmyncil.org/fundraiser/5135409
Decatur Police Department
Https://donate.salarmyncil.org/fundraiser/5136167
Macon County Sheriff’s Office
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