Transitions names first winner in 12 Days of Christmas fundraiser

On the first day of Christmas, Transitions gave to Judy Cannon of Newbern...a Kate Spade Crystal Rose Bowl.

The bowl, donated by Gift and Art Shop of Memphis, was the first prize awarded in the second annual Transitions 12 Days of Christmas fundraiser, a new twist on a favorite Christmas classic that began on Monday, Dec. 14.

Names will be drawn each day between now and Christmas for prizes donated by area businesses. Winners will be announced through a live drawing on WASL radio station and in the following edition of the State Gazette.

The Grand Prize drawing, drawn on Christmas Day, features a two-night stay at Doubletree Hotel in Memphis, dinner for two at Cal's Championship Steakhouse, and two tickets to the Region's Morgan-Keegan Championship Tennis Tournament. The Grand Prize package was donated by Cooper Realty and Hotels, in Memphis.

Tickets are on sale for $10 each or three for $25. One ticket provides an opportunity for all 12 drawings.

Prizes left include:

* Dec. 15 - $100 Gift Basket donated by Hilltop House

* Dec. 16 - Dinner for Two and a massage donated by Lupo's Italian Steakhouse and Tranquillity Spa

* Dec. 17 - Maple Hall Tree donated by Chandler's Furniture

* Dec. 18 - $100 Gift Basket donated by Pennington Seed And Supply

* Dec. 19 - Ornamental Wall Hanging donated by Magnolia Marketplace

* Dec. 20 - Spa Package donated by Beauty And Beyond Day Spa

* Dec. 21 - 2 Table Lamps donated by General Appliance And Furniture

* Dec. 22 - GPS donated by D&B Properties/Sonic

* Dec. 23 - Bombay Chest donated by Coleman's Discount Furniture

* Dec. 24 - 32-inch Flat Screen TV donated by Digestive Associates, Alex and Mary Elliot and an anonymous donor

* Dec. 25 - Grand Prize package donated by Cooper Realty and Hotels, in Memphis

Prizes may be picked up in a timely fashion from WASL radio station.

Tax deductible donations benefit Transitions of Dyer County.

Tickets are available at Burk's Broadcasting, Beauty and Beyond and P.T. Company or by calling 285-1881 or 589-0848.