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Brandon Boy Crowned 2012 Mr. ECHO

Donovan Brockett received the honor for raising the most money at the 10th annual Kids Helping Kids Fashion Show.

For the first time in the 10-year history of the Kids Helping Kids Fashion Show, a boy walked away with the crown.

Donovan Brockett of Brandon was crowned Mr. ECHO Oct. 6 at the annual fashion show after raising $730 for the Brandon Emergency Care Help.

Every year ECHO provides food, clothing, socks and underwear to more than 5,000 children in the Brandon area. The Kids Helping Kids Fashion Show provides the majority of the financial resources to assist these children.

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Gift of Hope

ECHO is partnering with area churches to ensure that everyone can have a happy Thanksgiving and Christmas. Eight hundred families will receive everything they need for a Thanksgiving meal. And at Christmas, 1,000 families will receive food for a complete holiday meal as well as funds to shop for toys for their children.

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Anyone wishing to sponsor a turkey or volunteer for the effort should visit www.brandongiftofhope.com.

Trunk Show

ECHO is hosting a Fall Trunk Show Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Winthrop Barn Theatre, 11349 Bloomingdale Ave. in Riverview. Residents can attend a VIP preview from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for $10 (tickets are available in advance or at the door) to shop for gently used designer items.

For more information, contact Kathy Collins at 813-685-0935 or collins1965@gmail.com.

Sketch N' Sip Fundraiser

The Rotary Club of Brandon South is hosting a Sketch ‘N Sip fundraiser for ECHO Friday, Oct. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. Sketch ‘N Sip is located at 11242 Winthrop Main St. in Riverview. Tickets are $40.

For more information, contact Kathy Collins at 813-685-0935 or collins1965@gmail.com



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