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Proposed Inclusion Park Provides Play Opportunities for All Children

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40, 45, NIV).

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HUNTINGDON (January 24) — Playtime is not the same for all children. For some, it is running, jumping, playing ball, or climbing. However, some children are excluded because the playground equipment does not accommodate their physical limitations.
A group of adults is working to ensure all children have the opportunity to play and enjoy the outside atmosphere. That’s where the Board of Directors of Carroll County Inclusion Park is working to provide handicap-accessible playground equipment for the inclusion of everyone.
Lori Dillahunty, board chairman, and Wendy Jones, fundraising chairman, spoke to the Huntingdon Mayor and Council on January 24 about the project and the progress toward its development.
The non-profit organization has raised $55,538 from donations, fund-raisers, and another $126,000 in pledges for the upcoming March 25 Fashion Show and Gala at the Carroll County Civic Center.
The Board has a $725,000 budget to design and purchase inclusive swings, zip lines, rockers, a music garden, and whirling equipment - all designed for those youngsters with limited mobility.
The Board received a Blue Cross Blue Shield Community Grant to sponsor the March gala, and United Way of West Tennessee has offered a grant writer to assist with fundraising efforts.

The park will be located at Kelley Park in Huntingdon. The Town of Huntingdon is providing the land.
Dillahunty said the late Mayor Dale Kelley was very supportive of the project and the welfare of children.
Of seven vendors, the Board chose Miracle KyTN as its vendor.
The Board has worked with stakeholders throughout Carroll County to develop this project.
Board members include Chairman Lori Dillahunty; Vice Chairman Jennifer Johnson; Treasurer Jennie Johnson; Fundraising Chairman Wendy Jones; Social/Marketing Chairman Krystal Tippitt; Head Grant Writer Connie Bond; Secretary Nikki Cunningham; Education Chairman, Allison Williams; McKenzie Liaison, Mark Smith; Huntingdon Liaison Jimmy Crossett; and Clarksburg Liaison, Dana Cobb.
For more information, contact Lori Dillahunty at 731-358-3847 or Wendy Jones at 731-695-2644.