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Evidently,
the blind gentleman had initially planned to stay in Anthem for
one year.
The
club has helped the man over the years.
"It's
three years later now and he's happy here and getting the training
he needs to get a guide dog," June said.
"It's
very important to let them know we do care," June said.
The
club members went shopping for toys last Sunday to give to the
children at the Pappas School.
"We
were like little kids in a toy store when we went shopping. We
bought $600 of toys and some clothes Sunday," June said.
The
group picked the Pappas School because it meets a critical need
in the community.
The
whole idea is these kids don't have addresses and they need addresses
to register for school, Steve said.
"They're
living in cars and would be looked down on by the general community"
if they attended a general public school, Steve said. "At
the Pappas School they are able to learn without those pressures.
It's a beautiful setup."
They
hoped to deliver the presents Dec. 8, she said.
The
club members are involved in other charitable projects around
the community such as offering free eye screenings, the couple
said
For
more information on how to join the club, call (623) 551‑1829.
Reach
the reporter at kathleen@thedesertadvocate.com.
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