- Chelsea Etheridge
Underprivileged children had a brighter Christmas in Gordon County thanks to AdventHealth Gordon’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS). AdventHealth Gordon EMS collected toys and raised money for their annual “Make a Kid Smile” toy drive, raising more than $14,000 in cash and $3,000 in toys for children in Gordon County.
AdventHealth Gordon EMS would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for helping make the toy drive such a success:
Flags for Christ Charity Football Tournament; Marcus McReynolds Family; Jonathan Lambert; Speed, Strength and Agility (SSA) Athletic Training; Alvin and Pat Long; Thomas Funeral Home; Perry and Gina Rawls; McEntire’s Driving Range; In Memory of Tyler Bojo #507; Therrell and Connie Goswick; In Honor of AdventHealth Gordon EMS Softball Tournament; In Honor of Dalton Fire Softball Team; In Honor of AdventHealth Gordon EMS Softball Team; In Honor of Calhoun Fire Softball Team; In Honor of Gordon County Fire Softball Team; In Honor of Dickie and Vickie Goswick; Carter and Jessica Edwards; In Memory of Hoyt and Betty Edwards; In Memory of Mamie Wilson; AdventHealth Gordon HR Department; AdventHealth Gordon Value Based Care Department; Kenny and Patricia Cox; In Memory of Kathy Cox; In Memory of Bonnie Talley; Shoppers of Calhoun Walmart; AdventHealth Gordon EMS A Shift; In Memory of Michal Bramblett ; Courtney and Wendy Taylor and Family; Doug and Barbara Hite; J and M Used Cars; Floyd PT and Rehab - Calhoun Campus; Moore’s Auto Repair; Andy and Dawn Graham; AdventHealth Gordon Administration; Bob and Susan Parlo; Northside Bank of Calhoun; AdventHealth Gordon EMS C Shift; In Memory of Sylvia Taylor; In Honor of Coble Elementary School Athletic Department; Alan and Angela Holcomb; David and Amy Jordon; Northwest Georgia Surgical Consultants; Midland Communications; Prater Logistics; Hannah Holland; Larry and Ginger House; Charles and Vickie Spence; Vaughn and Clements, P.C.; Elect Jesse Vaughn to State House District 5; Hayes Plumbing and Electrical; In Memory of James E. Owens; Bailey Electrical; Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home; Jesus is the Way; AdventHealth Murray EMS; Nancy and Walter Sharp; Fair’s Auto Service and Repair; H & P Stephens Properties; Michael and Denise Etheridge; Dr. Joseph and Sharon Joyave; Donald and Melva Bowen; Gene and JoAnne Bowen; Kyle and Terri Timmer; Phillip and Elizabeth Dial; Dub's BBQ; AdventHealth Gordon Marketing Department; CM/JL/JS/SB - GER; Samantha Lusk and Associates Realty; Turf Elements LLC; Edward Owens Auto Sales; AdventHealth Gordon House Supervisors; AdventHealth Gordon Clinical Informatics Department; In Honor of Maslin Miller; In Honor of Esme Miller; In Honor of Chloe Townsend; Langston's Creative Systems Inc; Calvin Watts Family; City of Fairmount; Pete and Karen Weber; In Memory of Lamar Greeson; In Memory of Michael Casey; In Memory of Alexis Bramblett and Donna Bramblett; AdventHealth Gordon EMS B Shift; Terry and Gloria Holden; Calhoun Elks Lodge; Tom B. David Airport; In Honor of Coach Jamie Turner and Coach Ashley Offutt; In Memory of Lamar "Pierre" Taylor; In Honor of Gordon County EMA; In Honor of the United States Armed Forces; In Memory of Doug McFalls; In Memory of Nathan Braddy; Gordon County LEPC; New Zion Senior Adult SS Class; Resinald Walraven; Battery Plus of Rome; Allied Universal; In Honor of GEMS; In Memory of Cora Serritt; Lynn and Karen Steely; Michael and Patricia Hazelwood; Billy and Teresa Burns; Chipmunk Creations, Inc; Belwood Chorus; Fairmount Chorus; Red Bud Chorus; Sonoraville Chorus; Swain Chorus; Tolbert Chorus; Calhoun 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade Chorus; Care at Home Services; Leslie Deperro; AdventHealth Gordon PCU staff; Super Garbage Service; Lloyd Etheridge; Red Daisy Décor; Big Shots Fireworks; Jonathan and Amy Parker; Mitch and Cindy Talley; Marty and Cindy Brown and Family; Cory Reeves Family; Michael and Carol Herndon; In Memory of David and Dot Reeve; Gordon County Garage Doors; Dr. Kirby Peden and Family; In Honor of AdventHealth Gordon; In Memory of Lamar Dean; Tyler Carroll; Anthony and Company Salon; the Massey Family; and Coosa River Alliance.
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