With the Greater Emporia Area Disaster Relief Fund’s #VaxToNormal campaign less than a month away from concluding, organizers are adding more COVID-19 vaccination events.
United Way of the Flint Hills Director Mickey Edwards had details on both upcoming clinics on KVOE’s Morning Show on Tuesday:
Vaccinators will be at the Emporia Main Street office during the Welcome Back Block Party on Aug. 23 and at the Flint Hills Technical College main campus conference center for the event Aug. 26. The public is encouraged to get vaccinated during those events.
On the incentive side, this past Friday saw the number of $50 gift cards available during the weekly drawings increase from five to 10. The grand prize drawing is Sept. 10 for fully-vaccinated residents and students at either Emporia State University or Flint Hills Technical College. Packages include:
*The grand prize is a home improvement package including a PrairieLand Partners John Deere S-120 lawn tractor and utility trailer, a Green Mountain Peak grill from Waters Hardware, a saw and table from Mark II Lumber and more
*The runner-up prize is a tailgating package including a Blackstone Culinary Pro 3-burner gas griddle, Yeti cooler and other items
*A rest-and-recreation package includes a weighted blanket from Triad Leasing and other “restful relaxation items”
*Two ultimate one-year memberships from Mr. G’s Express Wash
*An Emporia State athletics package involving two general admission football tickets, a blanket, cold weather gear and $10 worth of game concession stand coupons
In addition, there are prizes for vaccinated youth. The grand prize for residents ages 12-17 is a $500 shopping spree with Emporia Main Street gift certificates. The runner-up prize is a $300 shopping spree.
More information is available online at www.geadisasterrelieffund.org.
