Two Cleveland-area businesses, Anderson Ford and Texas Elite Hospice, are helping Tarkington Student Foundation ensure that every Tarkington graduate has an opportunity to pursue a post-secondary education.
“For the past two years the Foundation has awarded $1,000 scholarships for each graduate continuing their education,” said Mollie Lambert, Foundation president.
Anderson Ford raised $5,410 through Drive 4 UR School, a Ford program that pays $25 for every vehicle test-driven during an event. During a Drive 4 UR School event at Tarkington Student Foundation’s annual fundraiser in October, dozens of area residents test-drove vehicles to support the Foundation’s cause.
On Thursday, Dec. 21, a check for $5,410 was presented by Anderson Ford representatives to Lambert and Tarkington ISD Superintendent Marc Keith.
“The late Alfred Anderson was a huge supporter of our organization and his legacy of giving lives on,” Lambert said. “The Foundation and the students give a big thank you to Anderson Ford.”
The donation came with a double blessing, according to Lambert, as Texas Elite Hospice promised to match whatever amount was raised by Anderson Ford.
Later in the day Thursday, Lambert received a second check for $5,410 from Steve Primeaux with Texas Elite Hospice.
“Steve Primeaux challenges other local businesses to give matching funds to the Student Foundation next year to raise even more,” Lambert said.