(Editor's Note: This year's benefit game will be held Nov. 29 at Highline Memorial Stadium, beginning at 11 a.m. Admission is by donation at the stadium or after the game at Mick Kelly's Irish Pub, 435 S.W. 152 St. A raffle drawing will be held at Mick Kelley's. For more information call 206-439-0745.)

I am writing you on behalf of the Andy MacDonald EMT Scholarship. Andy was a friend, son, brother and volunteer firefighter, who tragically lost his life in the flooding of the Cowlitz River three years ago.

Out of tragedy something good can be born; Andy's family and close friends set up a scholarship in his name.

Each November, in honor of Andy's birthday and untimely passing, a soccer game is held, known as the "Boys vs. Girls" game. All of his old teammates and friends come out to play a friendly game, and the public is invited to attend.

Afterwards the team holds a raffle at a local restaurant. This consists of items donated from local business and personal items contributed by Andy's family.

Last year over 200 people attended the game, which was held at Highline Stadium, and we raised more than $4,500.

All of the money is donated to the scholarship. The Andy MacDonald EMT Scholarship is set up at the Puget Sound Skills Center where Andy received his firefighting training.

Andy's passion in life was to help those in need and this is our way of assisting others with the same life goal.

Mary Hanson
Kent