(La Porte County, IN) - The mayors of La Porte and Michigan City will help with fundraising yet again for the Salvation Army in their respective communities.

 

The Red Kettle Ring-Off has been an annual event for Michigan City Mayor Duane Parry and La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody, wherein the mayors will try to collect more money in their kettles for bragging rights on December 20th.

 

Parry will ring the bell at a kettle at Al's Supermarket on Karwick Road from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., while Dermody will do the same outside Kroger from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

“Everyone knows I love a little friendly competition, but it’s even better when it benefits such a great cause,“ said Dermody, undefeated in previous challenges against Parry.

 

The mayors' efforts do not go unrecognized by the Salvation Army in La Porte and Michigan City.

 

“We are so grateful for Mayor Parry and Mayor Dermody for taking time out to help support our campaigns. It’s been a challenging year for all of us and we appreciate the help we have received from our communities,” said Major Becky Simmons with the Michigan City Salvation Army.

 

“Funds raised by Mayor Dermody in La Porte could help us achieve our campaign goal so we can continue offering services to those in need,” said La Porte Salvation Army Major Charles Pinkston.