Benafactor

The charitable funds generated through the Hagerstown Suns 2008 Chili Cook Off will be utilized to cover the cost of a Washington County non-profit program called Project Lifesaver (PLS). PLS is one of many programs Linn Hendershot and MIHI, Inc. have brought to our county. PLS provides rapid response to missing persons who suffer from autism, Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome and other brain related disorders. Those at risk wear a tamper proof transmitter that emits a silent radio signal.

By forming partnerships with local law enforcement and public safety organizations MIHI, Inc has trained and equipped these agencies with state-of-the-art tracking equipment. Deploying this equipment has reduced search times from hours and days to only minutes!

In December 2007 Project Lifesaver of Washington County began their pilot program with 6 participants. With additional funding Project Lifesaver will be able to accept participants into the program at no cost to the participant or their family.

The Chili Cook-Off has already raised $75,000 for charity in the past four years.

Approximately 2,000 people attend the event annually along with close to 30 Chili Cook teams from the public and corporate community. The Suns Chili Cook-off & Music Festival has fast become a substantive regional tourist attraction for our community. 

www.projectlifesaver.org


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