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Toot's helps with "Whittlemania", a fund raiser for Habitat for Humanity
March 7, 2007
"Whittlemania" — a local campaign to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity — launched its 15th year with meal ticket sales on March 1, redeemable in April at Demos' Steak & Spaghetti House in Murfreesboro and Toot's Restaurants in Murfreesboro and Smyrna.
Habitat for Humanity's largest annual fundraiser, this year participants may purchase separate Toot's and Demos' tickets, at a cost of $5 each, said Rutherford Habitat Executive Director Beth Smith.
Tickets may be redeemed for up to $7 value in meals at the restaurant, throughout April.
Whittlemania namesake Dan Whittle, a retired reporter/columnist for The Daily News Journal, announced main sponsors of this year's fundraiser.
"As in years past, we're proud to announce loyal joint sponsors of The Daily News Journal, Toot's, Demos' and Lamar Advertising," Whittle said. "These companies have been the triggering mechanisms that have generated funds to construct 15 Habitat homes in La Vergne, Smyrna and Murfreesboro, to date. Plans call for this year's construction of a Whittlemania home in Murfreesboro."
As in past years, tickets can be purchased at The DNJ office at the corner of Lytle and Walnut streets in Murfreesboro, as well as Habitat board members and volunteers, and at the Habitat offices and Restore at 850 Mercury Blvd.
"Plus, this year, we'll have tickets being distributed at the MTSU campus by our Habitat Chapter at the university," Smith said.
The campaign slogan — "Whittlemania! Catch it! Don't fight the feeling!" was created 10 years ago by Murfreesboro political consultant Mike Terry.
"I like the feel of the Whittlemania campaign because for a few dollars for a good meal, the entire community can participate in constructing a brand-new home for some deserving low-income family each year," Terry described his motivation to work in the cause. "Whittlemania promotes getting involved and spreads the concept of volunteerism."
For further information about Whittlemania, call 890-5877.
