Hair Headquarters, 200 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, was an apropos location for presentation of a matching donation to the Cut-a-Thon benefit for Tom Vogel. The fundraiser was organized by shop owner Charla Olson. Shelley Tiesman organized an accompanying Bake Sale, which brought in over $3000. The successful event was held at Vogel’s Barber Shop, 205 E. Main Street, Morrison, on Monday, November 10, and Tuesday, November 11, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.
Organizers and friends of Vogel gathered on Wednesday, November 19, with son Bryan Vogel to receive a $500 check from Whiteside County Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. President Evan Haag made the award. Shown left-to-right are Haag, Vogel, Olson, Tiesman, and Dale Eizenga, who made the grant request on behalf of his friend, Tom Vogel.
Olson presented additional donations to Bryan Vogel.
Whiteside County Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, 2000 N. Locust Street, Sterling, IL, matches fundraisers up to $500. Contact Evan Haag for information at 815-772-3507.