Savor The Flavor holds For The Love Of Revel Festival fundraiser for Tifton girl with leukemia

TIFTON, Ga. – One little girl has taken the south Georgia community by storm with her daring display of perseverance in her battle against leukemia. So much so, a Tifton business owner brought the community together to raise money for her dire circumstance…

“Our goal is $10,000 in 10 hours,” said Connie Stover, Savor The Flavor, owner.

And, with a goal so hefty in price, Stover decided a silent auction would be the best way to get people donating.

“We have two full blooded puppies, two watches and a white diamond cross, two Central Jewelers stepped up and got 2200 one carat diamond, we have recliners from Turner’s Furniture,” said Stover.

But, auctioned items weren’t the only attraction to this event as their were a multitude of bands performing as well such as the Ten Mile Bay Band.

“It’s like a big huge family this community, you know we may go at it sometimes but when it comes down to it we always have each others backs and that’s the kind of community we love, we live in, and it makes Tifton special,” said Ten Mile Band.

The community of Tifton continues to be a beacon of hope for not just Revel, but for south Georgia, as well.

“It’s not about one person or the other, it’s about the whole community coming together for one little girl. This family was born and raised here in Tifton and as a community we should be supporting our people,” said Stover.

And, although Revel couldn’t be at the event for health reasons, she still made an appearance. And, her grandfather wanted to relay a message from Revel herself.

“She says she’s going to kick leukemia’s butt, but if leukemia is in me does that mean I’ll have to kick my own butt,” said John Hicks, Revel’s grandfather.

Connie Stover expressed her gratitude to Harley Davidson in Tifton for graciously hosting the event and facilitating its success. She also announced with joy that the fundraiser had achieved its goal of raising $10,000 for Revel.

Cameron Sanders reporting.

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