Dear Editor,

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Paul Paulicelli. I am retired and live in McDonough with my wife of 55 years. I am also a proud member of The Shrine of North America.

Many of you know me only as the Shriner wearing his red fez and carrying a collection bucket at the intersection of Zack Hinton and Highway 81 near the CVS pharmacy.

This past year I have been collecting donations in the shopping area near the Home Depot parking lot, along with other Shriners as well.

Because of the generosity of those who continue to drop money in my bucket, as well as the other Shriners who collect, I can once again tell you that I, along with my fellow Shriners, have been able to turn in thousands of dollars to our Shriners Hospital Fund.

Again, thanks to all of you for your donations. They are greatly appreciated.

Our network of 22 Shriners Hospitals provided specialized care for children under the age of 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palates. “All care at Shriners Hospitals for Children is provided without regard to a patient or family’s ability to pay.”

For those who would like more information about our hospitals, please visit our website at www.shrinerschildrens.org.

Paul Paulicelli,
McDonough