HANNIBAL â The Hannibal Salvation Army celebrated a big milestone on Thursday at the Family Store, as the 2020 Tree of Lights Christmas Campaign concluded with total funds raised surpassing the $104,000 goal by more than $14,000.
Campaign chairs Marion County Sheriff Jimmy Shinn, Hannibal Police Chief Lyndell Davis, Hannibal Fire Chief Mike Benjamin, NECOMM 911 Executive Director Mike Hall, Marion and Ralls County Ambulance Director John Nemes and Hannibal Regional President and CEO Todd Ahrens announced the Hannibal Salvation Armyâs largest fundraiser of the year reached a total of $118,576. Caseworker Amanda Bowen said the successful results will enable the Hannibal Salvation Army to reach more families and individuals in the community, and Salvation Army Area Coordinator Captain Michael Sjogren said everyone was excited about the result and the generosity that made it possible.