Waycross Internal Medicine nurse practitioner Andrea DeLoach has a fun way of raising money for women of addiction! She is sponsoring a Kids’ Dog Show Saturday, Feb. 11, at Okefenokee Heritage Center.
“This will be an exciting, fun time and we welcome all children ages 5 to 15,’’ says Heritage Center executive director Carla C. Eddings. “I appreciate Andrea sponsoring this competition and welcome the children to enter their pets. There will be five divisions, to be announced, and prizes will be awarded.’’
According to Ms. DeLoach, “Some years ago, volunteers in Okefenokee Alliance for Kids, the child abuse prevention chapter in Ware and Pierce Counties, sponsored a Nick’s Pet Show and this drew a lot of fun and attention for children with their dogs. There will be entry fees and a lot of prizes given Feb. 11.
We are happy to sponsor an occasion recognizing the importance of Bethesda Recovery. And, the Mom Prom queen will be crowned March 4 at the gala. The candidate raising the most money will be crowned queen. Mom Prom March 4 is a time of fellowship, food, dance and fun.’’
Included in prizes will be two bicycles awarded for Best of Show Pet for boy and Best of Show Pet for girl. The show will be held at 10 which will follow all dogs’ registration at 9 a.m. According to sponsors, a lot of planning is still in its staging.
For more information please call Mrs. Eddings at 912-285-4260 the Heritage Center or co-chairman for the dog show, Nickie Carter, at 912-614-8706.
Ms. DeLoach, mother of two sons Justin and Kim DeLoach and McCray DeLoach (Lisa) and grandmother to two beautiful girls---Reese and Jensi DeLoach, says she looks forward to the fun time and especially raising funds to support Bethesda Recovery. This is a residential home for women of addiction in Waycross. She has helped with the health issues of hundreds of patients for over 20 years at Waycross Internal Medicine on Knight avenue. An active member and teacher at Bridge Church in Blackshear, she has traveled to many countries as medical missionary including Maldova near Ukraine, helping to relieve the pain and suffering of many.
“I want to help women of addiction to know God better and help them get back into life, to families and friends who love them,’’
Ms. DeLoach says. “Make plans to come share the fun and joy of showing your dogs at our show.’’
