Friends & Family,

My name is Ernesteen Ecker, I am 98 years old and a resident of The Woods at Cedar Run.
For the last five years I have rung the bell for the Salvation Army of Harrisburg to help support them in providing programs to more than 20,000 local people in need, which includes the upcoming Christmas season.
My team members and I, "The Sassy Seniors" of The Woods at Cedar Run have won the title of Grand Champions in the Battle of the Bells four times in the last five years and have won the title of Top Bell Ringers for five years running. 
I love the thrill of ringing the bell and watching the pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and especially the bills filling the kettles during the shifts I have worked, It fills  my heart with such pride and warmth to know that even at my age I can make such a difference in so many peoples' lives.  As a teacher it is what I have always done and will continue to do until I take my final breath on this earth. 
More importantly I love the interactions I have had with the people who respond to  the sound of "a bell".  The tinkling sound that reminds people each Christmas season to think not only about themselves but others as well.
This year I cannot man the kettles at our designated locations physically as I am ill but I want to continue to raise funds for the Salvation Army.  So this is how I wish to do it. 
Please assist me in my endeavor to make this year the best year yet for our "Sassy Seniors Team".  We have already raised over 36,000 dollars total during our five seasons.  Our motto is: "You are never too old to ring the bell!" So to celebrate my 98th year on this earth assist me in this yearly endeavor to show all that no matter what your age you still are valuable.
I will be forever grateful for whatever help you can give me to reach my goal of raising $3,000.00.
The campaign funds must be in by Friday, December 23rd.

Thank You for your Support!

Wishing You A Holiday Season Filled with Many Happy Memories ,
Ernesteen Ecker