Kallie King (front center) poses with her family in front of her new clubhouse built by volunteers from New Hope Baptist Church, in conjunction with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Pictured, back row from left, are Bob, April, and Addie King. Pictured in the front row are Ellie, Kallie, and Remy. Photos by Suzie Campbell, Countywide & Sun
It started as a little girl’s wish for a clubhouse. It turned into months of Saturdays, more than 40 volunteers, and over 500 hours of work by members of New Hope Baptist Church. The dedication day on Aug. 22 was a blessing for everyone involved.
Standing on the clubhouse balcony during the dedication, April summed it up.