(La Porte County, IN) - The mayors of Michigan City and La Porte are ready for a friendly battle of their respective cities in support of The Salvation Army.

The annual “Red Kettle Ring Off” is set for Friday. Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch of Michigan City and Mayor Tom Dermody of La Porte will each staff a red kettle in their cities at the end of this week, competing to see who can raise the most funds to support the Christmas campaigns in each city.

 

In Michigan City, Mayor Nelson Deuitch will staff the red kettle at Al’s Supermarket on Karwick Plaza from 10 am to 7 pm with her staff, family, and friends. Mayor Dermody will do the same at Kroger in La Porte from 9 am to 6 pm.  Mayors of both cities look forward to this annual competition.

 

“Everyone knows I love a little friendly competition, but it’s even better when it benefits such a great cause,” he said.

“My family and I have always supported The Salvation Army whether by donating, hosting fundraisers, serving on the board. It’s a good cause,” Nelson Deuitch said.

La Porte Salvation Army Major Charles Pinkston said the competition could not have come at a better time with giving this Christmas season being slightly down right now.

 

“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 his wife, Katie, who helps operate the Salvation Army branch.