Labor of Love: IFPTE Secretary Treasurer Joins Sequoyah Spirit Fund Giveaways

IFPTE Secretary Treasurer Gay Henson joined colleagues and volunteers the last two weeks to sponsor two giveaways to children in the greater Chattanooga region as a part of the annual Sequoyah Spirit Fund Easter and Book Fair events.

This year, the Spirit Fund sponsored over 120 children who had their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny and received an Easter/Spring basket of toys and treats. At the book fair each child got to pick out and take home two books each. The Spirit Fund, which is a 501C3 charity that is a part of the federal government’s Combined Federal Campaign, has given away upwards of $2.7 million dollars in services and help to those in need since its inception in 1999.

Henson, who ran the charity for over 20 years, commented: “I am proud that my union, the EA/IFPTE Local 1937 supported me in running this charity for the past two decades in coordination with Sequoyah & TVA Chattanooga workers, and we thank those that contribute to this charity, and are honored to be able to help so many people. This year’s Easter events for the children was inspiring and uplifting, and most importantly, fun for the children.”