Ponce de Leon Place, Decatur GA (pic submitted by Cheryl)

Leslie sends along this press release…

Mattress Sale Event on June 9, 2012 to Raise Funds

June 4, 2012 – Decatur, GA – This Saturday, June 9, the Decatur community is encouraged to contribute to a great cause by purchasing a new mattress.  Proceeds from this one-day event will support the Decatur High School Band, allowing the non-profit organization to purchase new instruments, uniforms, and fund scholarships for needy students.

“We realize that selling mattresses isn’t your typical fundraising effort,” said Megan Williams, director of bands for Decatur High School.  “But we believe there are a lot of folks in the Decatur community that have been sleeping on an old, lumpy mattress for too long.  They’ve been meaning to get a new one, but just haven’t gotten around to it.  But now, we’re offering an easy way to get a better night’s sleep, save some money on a name-brand mattress, and support a great cause.”

The band’s first annual mattress sale event will be held in the school cafeteria on Saturday, June 9, 2012.

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Photo courtesy of the Decatur Minute