Game collects funds for charity
Published 10:18 pm Tuesday, December 6, 2005
If you haven’t checked off everyone on your Christmas shopping list just yet, the folks at Cullman Caring for Kids would like to interest you in a game that combines good family fun and home.
Cullmanopoly, the localized board game based on Monopoly, is once again available just in time for Christmas.
Cullman Caring for Kids debuted the board game in 2002 in an effort to generate funding for its parenting programs, child abuse prevention efforts and food bank.
“We still have some games available and they make excellent Christmas gifts,” said Javon Daniel, Cullman Caring for Kids executive director. “After all, how many towns can boast that they have their own board game.”
The game, which sells for $25, lists Cullman merchants and businesses in place of the usual Monopoly properties like Park Place and Illinois Avenue.
For instance, a player can land on Monograms Plus for a little shopping, stop in to say hello to the folks at the United Way of Cullman County, test drive a new car at Mitch Smith Chevrolet, or drop off a donation of canned food items at the Cullman Caring for Kids Food Bank.
You can also tempt fate or add to your fortune when you draw chance and United Way cards.
You may be surprised to find out you just won the Cullman County Fair Beauty Contest, collect $10. You could also be disappointed to find out you’ve been ordered to go directly to Cullman District Court. By the way Ñ “Do not pass start and do not collect $300.”
Kasey Kearce, executive director of the United Way, said in addition to being a lot of fun, the games are excellent keepsakes.
“I think it’s great to be able to play a game where everyone is familiar with the businesses and agencies on the board,” Kearce said. “It’s also a good way to support Cullman Caring for Kids and the local food bank. It is very important for people to remember to donate non-perishable food items to the food bank this Christmas. We should all remember the less fortunate year round.”
Daniel said the fact that local businesses and individuals are depicted on the board is what makes Cullmanopoly so unique and such a good gift idea.
“I want to express my appreciation to the many Cullman businesses who purchased a sponsorship. Without their help and support this never would have been possible,” Daniel said.
The games are available at Cullman Caring for Kids located at 402 Arnold Street Northeast, Monograms Plus and from any board member.
For more information about Cullmanopoly, contact Daniel at Cullman Caring for Kids, 739-1111.