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Friday, December 10, 2010

Santa Train book is still for sale in participating Food City stores and your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce




 

Santa Book Poster.jpgPlease remember that The Santa Train Tradition is for sale in participating Food City stores and your Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce.

 

Proceeds from the sale of the children's book benefit the Santa Train Scholarship, which is awarded annually to a graduating senior along the train route. Thus far, the book has raised over $9,500 for the scholarship. Proceeds from the sale of the book also benefit the Literacy Council of Kingsport.

 

For those located outside of the area, the book can also purchase a copy online at www.thesantatraintradition.com or www.wordofmouthpress.us.

 

While giving back to the region, this little hardback book also makes a wonderful keepsake, encourages and promotes literacy, and is an excellent Christmas present!!

 

About Santa Train:

Each year, the Santa Train travels from Pikeville, Ky., to Kingsport, Tenn., on the Saturday before Thanksgiving in celebration of the holiday season. The Santa Train will make 14 stops in Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee on Nov. 20, 2010, distributing more than 15 tons and $300,000 worth of toys and gifts to thousands of people. The annual project, co-sponsored by CSX, Food City, the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce and Kids Wish Network, is one of Appalachia's most anticipated holiday traditions. This year marks the train's 68th trip through the region.

 

For continuous updates about the Santa Train, please visit the Kingsport Chamber on Facebook, Twitter and www.KingsportChamber.org. Find more on the Facebook fan page, The Santa Train and on Twitter @TheSantaTrain.

 

 

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Marybeth McLain • Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce

COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS COORDINATOR

151 EAST MAIN STREET • KINGSPORT, TN 37660 • (Ph) 423.392.8827 • (Fax) 423.246.7234

 

www.KingsportChamber.org

 

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