Boys & Girls Club expresses thanks
The Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga appreciates this community. The Times Free Press and Volkswagen Chattanooga were event sponsors for our annual fundraiser, the Stake ‘N’ Burger Dinner. We thank them for their commitment and support. We also thank our other 65 sponsors (too numerous to mention by name). To the more than 400 people who came to hear UT football coach Butch Jones and support the inner city children of this great city, I say thank you. The additional funds will provide 17,000 lunches for children at the club this summer. This overwhelming support of the club and the children we serve shows the caring compassion of this community. We could not have provided the needed services for our children over the past 59 years without the financial backing and support of this community. We are grateful to be able to serve in such a great city as Chattanooga. To everyone who supported Stake ‘N’ Burger this year through their sponsorship, ticket purchase, attendance, paddle auction, and our board and leadership, I say thank you.
DEBBIE GRAY
Urging tolerance on sexuality
Kudos to David Cook for his column about Councilman Chris Anderson. I have had the privilege during my 20 years at UTC of teaching some of the best, brightest and most accomplished students, some of whom are gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgendered or questioning. And they come in all colors and from a variety of backgrounds and family situations. Human sexuality is on a continuum, and all of us need to practice tolerance.