September 2, 2010

Crosstown rivalry earns money for booster clubs

The President of the Optimist Club of Wahpeton/Breckenridge serves the twin towns of Wahpeton, North Dakota and Breckenridge, Minnesota. At least once a year during football season, that is like serving two masters as the community ramps up for the rivalry.  What's a club to do?

Hold a fundraiser! For a donation of your choice, the Optimist Club paints car windows and decorates vehicles in the team colors. Then they donate the proceeds to the booster clubs for each team. This year the Wahpeton fans were more enthusiastic giving $553 to the Breckenridge's fans with $415.

Nearly was $1,000 raised for the crosstown rivalry. Now that's team spirit.

Story first reported in the Daily News for Wahpeton, ND and Breckenridge, MN. 
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