LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A lot of non-profits count on the South Plains Fair to be part of their annual fundraising, so when you visit these booths, every dollar makes a difference.<\/p>\n
With the South Plains Fair wrapping up this weekend, this is your last chance to help some organizations raise funds for their causes.<\/p>\n
Thousands of people head to the South Plains Fairgrounds every year to enjoy rides, create great memories, and of course, eat some delicious fair food.<\/p>\n
Take the Woodrow Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighter Milton Schober has seen it grow exponentially since he first volunteered 11 years ago.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I first got on over there, they said we only do 225-250 runs a year,\u201d Schober said. \u201cOkay great, i can handle that. Now, some years we\u2019ve had over 500.\u201d<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why every turkey leg sold goes a long way. The department is currently building a new fire station, a million-dollar investment into the 30-person crew. The success of their food booth at the fair speaks volumes about the community\u2019s support.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve sold approximately 100 legs more per day than we did last year,\u201d Schober said.<\/p>\n
Lubbock Monterey AMBUCS is also raising money at the fair. This organization provides therapeutic Amtrykes and educational scholarships, but those costs to help others can add up. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey give upwards of 50 Amtrykes a year,\u201d Andy Orsa with AMBUCS said, \u201cand also when the people outgrow them, we get them another bike.\u201d<\/p>\n
Both Schober and Orsa admit this roughly two-week stretch requires a lot of work and preparation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe logistics can be a challenge some days because we\u2019re all volunteers and we have day jobs,\u201d Schober said. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt is quite a rush,\u201d Orsa said. \u201cIt\u2019s about 16-18 hours and then we head home.\u201d<\/p>\n
But not only do Schober and Orsa say the effort and dedication has been worth it, they appreciate fairgoers for helping their causes and say it will truly make a difference for years to come.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe community support has been great, we\u2019ve had people give a lot of donations,\u201d Orsa said. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a blessing,\u201d Schober said. \u201cThis is a calling for all of us and we\u2019ve been really blessed by our community.\u201d<\/p>\n
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