PRESS RELEASE
Local Celebrities Bell Ringing at Southdale Mall
on Friday, Dec. 16
Musician Tim Mahoney of 'The Voice" among dozens of TV and radio personalities, royalty, mascots and others staffing kettles 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Local celebrities will bell ring for The Salvation Army at Southdale Shopping Center in Edina on Friday, Dec. 16. Television personalities, sports mascots, radio DJs, Minnesota royalty and others will participate from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. in the center court of the mall, near the fountains.
The celebrities are helping The Salvation Army during its final Christmas push. With just 10 days until Christmas, the Twin Cities Salvation Army has raised only $3.8 million of its $11.4 million goal.
The celebrities include:
10 a.m.: Tom Butler, Fox 9 News; Mudonna, St. Paul Saints
11 a.m.: Chuck Knapp, BOB-FM 106.1; Alix Kendall, Fox 9 News; Anne Marie Moore, Mrs. Minnesota United States 2011; TC Bear, Minnesota Twins; Shannon, KS95 Morning Show
12 p.m.: University of Minnesota Student Athletes; Dick Jankowski, Voice of the Gophers; Mary Swenson, Miss Minnesota International 2011
1 p.m.: Bill Arnold, Triple Espresso; Natalie Davis, Miss Minnesota 2011; Brad Sattin and Rusty Gatenby, KSTP
2 p.m.: Viktor, Minnesota Vikings; Cha! Cha!, Rainforest Café
3 p.m.: Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassadors; Mindy Urza, Mrs. Minnesota International 2011; Southdale Mall Management; Laura and Jacqueline, Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders
4 p.m.: Aquatennial Ambassadors; Jennifer Monson, Miss Teen Minnesota International 2011; Saral and Karen, Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders
5 p.m..: Lisa Barry, KTIS FM; Central Garrison; Klondike Kates; Aquatennial Ambassadors; Alissa and Leah, Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders; Tim Mahoney, The Voice
6 p.m.: Kendra Berger, Miss Minnesota Teen USA 2012; Nitaya Panemalaythong, Miss Minnesota USA; Nordy, Minnesota Wild; Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Alumni
7 p.m.: Haley O'Brien, Miss Minnesota Collegiate 2012; Morgan Clarkson, Miss Minnesota High School 2012; Miss Wisconsin Collegiate; Chloe Russo, Miss Minnesota Princess; Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders Alumni
Donations to the Salvation Army can be made at 400 Twin Cities kettle sites, online, by calling 800-SAL-ARMY, by texting "Blessing" to 85944 for a $10 donation which will be added to your cell phone bill, or by mailing a check to 2445 Prior Avenue N., Roseville, MN 55113.
The Twin Cities Salvation Army serves more than 288,000 people a year through its 25 local centers of operation. Daily it serves 2,500 hot meals and shelters 970 people. More than 33,000 local volunteers help The Salvation Army provides these and other services, from child daycare to senior housing.
