The Knights of Columbus in Pella have launched the 22nd Annual Campaign for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, starting this Saturday and continuing the effort through August 29th.
Joe Lickteig has organized the fundraiser for several years, and says this year the Knights are hosting a special telethon event at the Pella Opera House, with members of the local Knights of Columbus group calling on businesses and other individuals to raise money for the Pella and Pella Christian Special Education departments, Christian Opportunity Center, Wonder Spelen Miracle Playground, and the Iowa Special Olympics.
The KNIA/KRLS Lil’ Big Red Radio will be at the event Tuesday beginning at 1 p.m., with several interviews airing that afternoon featuring local individuals who work for those organizations or have family members with intellectual disabilities.
The Pella Knights of Columbus will once again be collecting donations in front of the Pella Hy-Vee, Walmart, and Fareway with special safety precautions in place this year as well, starting this Saturday and continuing until the 29th. Additionally, Lickteig says they are once again accepting online donations and those through Venmo. Hear more about the 22nd Annual Pella Campaign for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities on Friday’s Let’s Talk Pella.