QUAD CITIES, USA: A gold coin was dropped in the red kettle on November 27th and a half-ounce gold coin on December 19th in Quad Cities so far this Red Kettle Season. In addition, we received vintage gold, pearl and gemstone jewelry placed in the kettles. We plan to have the jewelry appraised on Monday.
These treasures will help fund the life-changing programs offered to the Quad Cities and are an unconventional way to make a donation to The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities.
Major Gary Felton explains, "Part of the fun of every Red Kettle Season is you never know just what will be placed in a kettle by a generous community member."
The Red Kettle Campaign's goal is $815,000 and have currently raised $518,000. The Red Kettle Campaign runs until December 24th.
