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Donate at the Senior Chill Out on July 8th07/05/2016

With temperatures only on the rise, heat can be extremely dangerous for aging adults including risk of stroke and heat exhaustion.

Council on Aging of West Florida and WEAR ABC 3 with Cat Country 98.7, NewsRadio1620, and Magic 106.1 FM are seeking the community%u2019s donations of new air conditioner units and fans at their %u201CSenior Chill Out%u201D on %u201D on Friday, July 8th, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at select area Lowe%u2019s Home Improvement stores. 

Donations can be made at the following locations:

·        Lowe's on Fairfield Drive in Pensacola

·        Lowe's on 9 Mile Road in Pensacola

·        Lowe's on Highway 98 in Gulf Breeze

Additionally, we welcome monetary donations that will be used for the purchase of additional fans and air conditioning units. For more information or to make an online donation, please contact our office at (850) 432-1475 or visit www.coawfla.org.

Make a donation online to help purchase air conditioner units and fans for local seniors here: http://bit.ly/NozUNf

FACTS AT A GLANCE:

What is it? The %u201CSenior Chill Out%u201D is an initiative to solicit donations of air conditioners and fans for seniors who need assistance with their cooling needs.

What time is it and where? The %u201CSenior Chill Out%u201D will take place at select area Lowe%u2019s (Gulf Breeze, Nine Mile, and Fairfield) from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Can I donate money? Yes. Donations can be made online by clicking HERE or by mailing a check made out to "Council on Aging of West Florida" with "Senior Chill Out" written in the memo. Donations will be used to purchase A/C units and fans for seniors in need.

I need an A/C or fan. What do I do? If you are a senior in need of an A/C unit or fan, please call the Council on Aging office at (850) 432-1475. 

*****NOTE: We will NOT be handing out A/C units and fans at the "Senior Chill Out" event. If you are a senior in need, please call Council on Aging at (850) 432-1475 to be placed on the waiting list.

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