NEWS
August 28, 2008
Free Gas for Vets
More than 250 World War II veterans from throughout Camden County headed for Carl's Haddonfield Sunoco on Thursday (August 28) to receive free Sunoco gift cards valued at $50. The gas lottery event was designed by County officials and supported by three area businesses to provide fuel-cost relief to the veterans.
The Borough Commissioners were on hand at 11am to greet some of the winning vets from Haddonfield as they received their free gas cards.
allRisk Property Damage Experts, an emergency response firm that specializes in commercial property damage restoration and environmental remediation, provided the financial support for 200 gas cards with a $10,000 donation. Refreshments, balloons, signs, and volunteers were provided by allRisk for the event. Joining allRisk as sponsors were Bowman & Co, ($1,000) and Proof Productions ($1,000).
Winners entered Rhoads Avenue at Grove Street and traveled Rhoads toward Haddon Avenue to the Carl’s Sunoco destination. The route was lined with red, white, and blue balloons and flags to salute the veterans’ service. Volunteers were stationed along Rhoads Avenue to greet veterans, offer refreshments, check all winning vouchers, and distribute the gift cards.
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