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Salvation Army gold rings help reach collection goal
By Cindy Iutzi/Gate City Staff Writer
Returns from a silent auction of seven gold rings recently pushed The Salvation Army Christmas red kettle campaign over its goal this year.
The Salvation Army facility serving Lee County residents and Tri-State Area residents in a 10-mile radius is headquartered in Keokuk.
Contributions are used to help people who are in need of food, clothing and other types of basic assistance.
Red kettle campaign contributions had been lagging, but more volunteers and donors rallied behind the Salvation Army effort. The result was, in part, unexpected. In addition to stepped up giving, eight gold rings were dropped into kettles in Keokuk and Fort Madison.
Three of the rings featured diamonds and a fourth ring had a blue sapphire with diamonds. Four gold or white gold bands also were found in various kettles along with several $100 bills.
One of the bands was of less marketable value than the other rings, but also was considered a symbol of sacrifice and caring, said Maj. Diana Amick of the Salvation Army.
The silent auction kicked off at the Daily Gate City and Great River Rental Bridal Show Jan. 27 and ended bidding on Feb. 8.
The rings sold for a total of $2,200, about $900 over the red kettle goal of $80,000.
“We are very grateful to everyone who participated in the bidding process and for being able to participate in the bridal show,” Amick said. “The response was fantastic. We will use the money to continue giving assistance to people.”
Amick said it is fitting that some of the rings were purchased as gifts.
The Salvation Army facility serving Lee County residents and Tri-State Area residents in a 10-mile radius is headquartered in Keokuk.
Contributions are used to help people who are in need of food, clothing and other types of basic assistance.
Red kettle campaign contributions had been lagging, but more volunteers and donors rallied behind the Salvation Army effort. The result was, in part, unexpected. In addition to stepped up giving, eight gold rings were dropped into kettles in Keokuk and Fort Madison.
Three of the rings featured diamonds and a fourth ring had a blue sapphire with diamonds. Four gold or white gold bands also were found in various kettles along with several $100 bills.
One of the bands was of less marketable value than the other rings, but also was considered a symbol of sacrifice and caring, said Maj. Diana Amick of the Salvation Army.
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The rings sold for a total of $2,200, about $900 over the red kettle goal of $80,000.
“We are very grateful to everyone who participated in the bidding process and for being able to participate in the bridal show,” Amick said. “The response was fantastic. We will use the money to continue giving assistance to people.”
Amick said it is fitting that some of the rings were purchased as gifts.
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