A benefit for two teens who were injured in a December crash will be held on Saturday, February 24 at the Woolwine Elementary School, from 2 to 8 p.m.
Funds raised at the event will benefit Lauren Worley, of Patrick County, and Micah Underwood, of Floyd County. The two were injured on December 16.
One person was charged with felony counts of permanent maiming another while driving while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated maiming serious injury and several misdemeanor charges in connection with the incident.
Underwood was treated for his injuries and has since been released.
Worley was recently transported from a hospital in Roanoke to a facility in Charlotte, N.C., for rehabilitation.
The event will include live music- bluegrass, gospel and country, as well as a plated meal of BBQ or chicken. The cost is $12 per plate, and a drive-thru option is available.
A Cut-A-Thon by Kricket’s Country Salon and Jessica Belcher, a basket raffle, 50/50 drawing and a bake sale.
The benefit begins at 2 p.m. with welcome and prayer. Michael Ray Fain will perform at 2:30,m followed by Mike Hall, Allison Harris & Jackie Belcher at 3 p.m.
The Revelators are scheduled to perform at 3:15 p.m., with the first round of raffles set for 3:45 p.m., followed by Voices of Praise at 4 p.m., Fresh Harvest Praise Team at 4:30 p.m., and a second round of raffles at 4:45 p.m.
The Alum Ridge Boys and Ashlee with Chris Prillaman are scheduled to perform at 5 p.m., with a third round of raffles at 6 p.m., followed by PCHS Praise and Worship at 6:15, and the fourth round of raffles at 6:45 p.m.
The final performers – Jordan T. Morrison and The Foothill Boys – will perform at 7 p.m., with a 50/50 drawing and auction items scheduled for 8 p.m.
The benefit is not sponsored or endorsed by the Patrick County School Board. It is being sponsored by the communities of Woolwine, Stuart and Floyd communities. Organizers express a special thanks to the Ruritan clubs, Woolwine Fire and Rescue and Woolwine Elementary School. Email questions to gentry.turner@patrick.k12.va.us.
