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Metro Atlanta Helps South Cobb Band Raise Money For Inauguration Trip

Posted: 9:44 am EST December 10, 2008Updated: 10:10 am EST December 10, 2008

Donations are starting to come in to help a metro Atlanta marching band make the trip to Washington for President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration.

Primrose Schools donated $5,000 to South Cobb High School's Blue Eagle Marching Band on Tuesday.

Radio station Q-100 has launched a campaign to help the band get to D.C. The station has set up a Web page at www.q100atlanta.com that includes a direct link to ssl.4agoodcause.com where supporters can donate directly to the band.

The Blue Eagle Marching Band was selected to be the only band to represent Georgia in the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Parade. The School was selected from over 350 applications to represent Georgia. The anticipated cost for this trip is approximately $700 per student, which totals a $71,000 expense. This expense includes everything from transportation to thermal clothing to wear along the parade route.

Don't let this opportunity pass by for the students of South Cobb High School's Marching Band. Please make a donation quickly because South Cobb High School must officially accept the invitation by early next week. All donations must be sent no later than Friday, Dec. 12.

Donate By Check By Mail Or In Person

If you don't want to make a donation online, you can send a check to:

South Cobb High School

Attn: Presidential Inaugural Parade

1920 Clay Road

Austell, GA 30106

Make the check payable to "South Cobb High School."

Checks also can be delivered in person at the school.

All contributions are tax exempt.

South Cobb High School's Blue Eagle Marching Band could also use your help collecting specific items. Please email Marchingband@q100atlanta.com if you can donate any of the following items:

• Trailer Painted / Wrapped

• Hand and Foot Warmers

• Thermal Wear (form-fitting and uniform across the band)

• Garment Bags

• Dry Cleaning

• Tailoring

• Gas Cards

• Equipment Transportation to D.C.

• A 3rd Charter Bus (Two have already been reserved)

• Food / Snacks during extended rehearsals

• Bottled Water

• Gloves / Scarves (Winter Wear)

• Parade Banner Specific to School

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