Good Friends 2021 Wrap Up

January 26, 2022: A frigid cold morning on Stanhope Avenue in Keene– but what better time to present Monadnock Understand Childhood Hunger (MUCH) with the proceeds of the 2021 Douglas Cuddle Toy Good Friends!

In November & December, 2021, All the Savings Bank of Walpole locations sold the cuddly plush animals for $10 each….which were 100% donated from Douglas Cuddle Toy of Keene…..Totaling $29,500 in sales for the MUCH program!

THANK YOU to everyone that contributed this is wonderful campaign!

Pictured:
Danielle Ruffo of Savings Bank of Walpole
Steve Hamel, KNE FM
Shelby Arlen, new MUCH Coordinator
Mark Bodin, Savings Bank of Walpole President
Ann Henderson, MUCH
Eric Schlim of Savings Bank of Walpole
Scott Clarke, Douglas Cuddle Toys
Teri Erickson, KNE FM

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