Update from the planning committee for the Brenton Memorial:
- Quiring Monuments of Seattle is donating the materials and labor for fabricating the sculptural elements of the memorial.
- Other local businesses have also offered to donate materials as well as the use of their equipment.
- SDOT has approved the permit required for the memorial space. Further discussion will be taking place regarding replacement of the street curb and adjoining sidewalk.
- Community work parties will take place on the 1st three Saturdays of October. Additional details will be provided in future updates.
- Cash donations to-date: $1,290; Value of donated materials to-date: $8,000. Remaining to reach goal: $16,710
Early next week, the CDNews will be displaying a graphic to track the progress of the $25,000 fundraising effort.
You can make your tax-deductible contributions through PayPal to [email protected] (Please reference the Brenton Memorial) or by check to:
Leschi Community Council
Attn: Officer Brenton Memorial
Po Box 22391
Seattle WA 98122-0391
Thank you for you support.
Further information about the Memorial can be found at
http://centraldistrictnews.com/2010/08/12/leschi-neighbors-p
this is such a wonderful idea. Please take a moment to mail a check or make a paypal donation!
This is such a great idea. I’m glad there’s such strong support from the community. The goal seems pretty reasonable, and I’m happy to see how much people are willing to give back!