Texas County “Shop with a Hero” ran Saturday and Monday and is estimated to aid about 260 children before it concludes this week.
Children are given $100 to spend. Thanks to the generosity of individual donors and organizations, this year’s run will set a new record of participants, said Bennie Cook, coordinator.
The children shop with representatives of various first responder agencies and law enforcement officers.
Cabool Police Chief Jerald Sigman assists a participant in the annual “Shop with a Hero” program that helps children at Christmas time. Recipients gathered over two days to shop and were given $100 to spend. Numbers were still being tabulated this week, but about 260 children were expected to benefit. Bennie Cook, left, coordinator of the Texas County “Shop with a Hero” program shares a laugh with Cabool Police Chief Jerald Sigman (back to the camera) and Texas County Sheriff Scott Lindsey as children prepare to participate in the annual event. Cook reported this year’s effort was the biggest ever — about 260 were expected to benefit.
