The Seven Lakes, UNC-Chapel Hill, and West End Elementary communities have been quick to rally support for the family of ten-year-old Blaise McNair, who was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.
A ‘Carolina Blue’ event at West End Elementary raised over $2,000 on his behalf. After walking with his fifth grade graduating class on Thursday, June 7, Blaise was presented with a gift of a miniature black poodle puppy and a poignant video of support provided by UNC Tar Heels players.
Other benefit events have been scheduled, including a benefit sale & yard sale at The Classy Paci Consignment Boutique on Saturday, June 16, starting at 7:00 am. A Bouncy House and other family-friendly activities are planned at the shop, which is located on NC Highway 15-501 beside the Harley Davidson dealership near Carthage. 100% of yard sale item proceeds will benefit the McNair family. In addition, a percentage of all sales at The Classy Paci will be donated and customers will also be registered for a $30 gift certificate -- plus save 20% on their entire purchase that day. Donations for the yard sale or for more information, contact Allison Crissman of The Classy Paci at 295-9100.
A prayer vigil for Blaise McNair has been scheduled for Sunday, June 17 at 9:00 pm, at West End Elementary School on NC Highway 211. In the event of inclement weather, the prayer vigil will be held at Seven Lakes Baptist Church at 1015 Seven Lakes Drive. Participants are asked to make a small monetary donation and to wear ‘Carolina Blue’ clothing in honor of Blaise’s favorite team.
Middle Cross Baptist Church will host a Barbecue Plate Dinner to benefit Blaise McNair and Family on Saturday, July 14 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Gospel singing from 1:00 to 7:00 pm. Plates are $7.00 each and the event will include gospel singing. Middle Cross Baptist Church is located at 440 Lucas Rd., West End.
Linda McNair would also like to personally thank her clients at The Nail Boutique, located behind the post office in West End, and express her appreciation for their support over the last ten years. Her shop will remain closed so that she can spend as much time as possible caring for her son.
Donations may be offered to the Blaise McNair Family Fund at First Bank, including the branch in the Seven Lakes business district; or to Tony or Linda McNair at their account with the State Employees’ Credit Union, mail to SECU, PO Box 599, Southern Pines, NC 28388. An account has not been established at BB&T, as was reported in the Friday, June 8 print edition of The Times. The Times regrets the error.
