Fundraising is off to a good start as part of a new venture benefiting Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention.
Chest Bumps for Charity raised almost $500 leading up to and through the Emporia State football season opener at home against Washburn. The idea is rooted in a celebration where Emporia State football sideline reporter Tagan Trahoon chest bumps offensive lineman Carlos Guzman after every Hornet touchdown. Trahoon and ESU Distinguished Alum Mike Law say things took a rapid turn during the Live at the Hive Kickoff Party.
Trahoon immediately thought of Beacon for Hope as the beneficiary. Beacon Director and founder Melissa Owen was pleasantly surprised to learn this isn’t just a one-time thing.
If interested in donating to Chest Bumps for Charity:
*Email tetrahoon@gmail.com
*Message Trahoon through Facebook
*Call KVOE at 620-342-1400 between 10 am and 5 pm weekdays
*Email mikelawq104@gmail.com
*Call Beacon for Hope at 620-412-8335
*Message Beacon for Hope through Facebook
Residents and businesses have several ways to participate:
*Set dollar amounts per touchdown, either for a game of choice or for the entire season.
*One-time donations
