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Tour de Plantersville Cancelled for 2020



PLANTERSVILLE, SC “It is with a very heavy heart that we are cancelling TdP for 2020”, stated Ray C. Funnye, Executive Director of The Village Group. “After consulting with Dr. Gerald E. Harmon, TdP Honorary Chairman and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Tidelands Health, it was felt it was best to forgo it this year for the safety of our volunteers, youth and riders. The decision has left a significant challenge for The Village Group as Tour de Plantersville is its signature event and major annual fundraiser. “



Since April and throughout the summer, The Village Group has provided support to the families it serves through a Distance Learning Academy and other communitywide activities. Certified teachers offered educational programs that were extremely creative in keeping the youth engaged and on track with their skills.



“In addition, we provided parents/guardians the support needed with the life changes/challenges due to COIVD-19 they were facing but also in learning computer skills. We provided one-on-one instruction along with on-line workshops on the programs the children would be using such as Google Classroom, Zoom and others. This will be extremely helpful to them as classes resume in September virtually; parents will now be able to participate in their children’s educational program,” Mr. Funnye stated.



In partnership with other groups, The Village Group has held drive-thru food distributions for Plantersville families. These will continue as the need dictates. Students received backpacks full of snacks, juices, microwavable meals and fruit. We ended the Summer Distance Learning Academy by providing a drive-thru Pizza Party for the families – where families picked up a large pizza to take home for the family to enjoy together.



In keeping with a 15-year tradition of holding a Back to School Rally, a drive-thru school supply distribution is planned on August 29th for area students.



It is our plan to offer Tour De Plantersville in April of 2021, as it is critical to the success of our children and the future of our community.



The Village Group seeks to develop and sustain meaningful partnerships with individuals, public agencies and organizations in order to promote and achieve – Youth Development, Literacy Enrichment, STEM-Based Education, Recreation enhancements and Community improvements. To learn more about The Village Group or to donate please visit www.TheVillageGroup.org



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