Scottsdale Railroad Society raises funds to offer free rides for students
The Scottsdale Railroad Society raised more than $40,000 to provide free educational train rides for students at qualifying Title I schools.
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The Scottsdale Railroad Society raised over $40,000 at its inaugural Sunset Soiree On the Rails event on October 9, Arizona Digital Free Press reported. The funds raised at the event will support a new initiative that provides free educational train rides to students who attend qualifying Title I schools. [1]
According to Arizona Digital Free Press, the fundraising gathering brought together 120 civic, business, and community leaders for live entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, and cocktails. The money collected during the event will directly fund the organization's new Golden Ticket Program. [1]
The event took place at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, a 30-acre facility situated in Scottsdale, Arizona. The park contains a 15-inch gauge railroad, a railroad museum, three model railroad clubs, a Magma Arizona Railroad locomotive, and a live steam railroad with a 7.5-inch gauge. [1][2]
In short
- The Scottsdale Railroad Society raised more than $40,000 on October 9.
- The funds will provide free educational train rides for students at qualifying Title I schools.
- The fundraising event hosted 120 community, civic, and business leaders.
- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park covers 30 acres in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Sources
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- [1]Scottsdale Railroad Society raises $40,000 for student access program at McCormick-Stillman Railroad ParkArizona Digital Free Press, 3h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park on Wikipedia
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