Rutherford Weekly

Thursday, November 16-November 22, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 Dr. Scott Lawrence of Rutherfordton was honored by the Town of Rutherfordton on Nov. 1 for his work with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. During the Town Council meeting, Dr. Lawrence was thanked for his dedication and leadership in the effort to fi nd a cure for cystic fi brosis. Dr. Lawrence fi rst attended a Great Strides 5K awareness walk on behalf of Landen Pruett who he met while working with his grandmother during his career as a Family Practice Physician in Rutherfordton. The next year, Dr. Lawrence did his fi rst 30.1 mile adventure on the Appalachian Trail to raise funds to aid in a cure. He had no direct connection to cystic fi brosis when he began supporting the Pruett family and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Western Carolina Chapter, but now has many connections to this rare disease. According to the offi cial resolution passed by the Town Council, 10 years ago Dr. Lawrence decided to dedicate a good portion of his life to the cause to include hiking, assisting hikers in training, recruiting new hikers and fundraising. He has hiked the Adirondacks, the Ozarks, the mountains of California and Colorado and the Grand Canyon to raise awareness for the disease. He has completed 31 hikes, logged more than 1,000 miles on many iconic trails across the country and has raised $126,000 in the fi ght to fi nd a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. There is no cure yet, but through the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and volunteers like Dr. Lawrence who fi ght to fi nd a much needed cure, those with cystic fi brosis are living longer lives, the resolution honoring Lawrence reads. The Town of Rutherfordton expressed its gratitude to Dr. Lawrence for his dedication to the foundation and the joy that he brings while serving gives hope to those who suffer from the disease. The Town Council also celebrated Dr. Lawrence for his fundraising and commitment to the cause and saluted the epic efforts of "true hero and the legacy that he leaves behind in support of everyone living with cystic fi brosis. Thank you, Dr. Scott Lawrence, for your service." Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads.........................22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........17 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............14 Community Calendar.....................14 Business & Services Directory........7 Obituaries................................18-19 Local Churches............................15 I n s i d e T h i s W e e k I n s i d e T h i s W e e k Tryon.com/Winterfest Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Dr. Scott Lawrence receives a framed resolution in his honor from Rutherfordton Mayor Jimmy Dancy. Lawrence recognized for his dedication to Cystic Fibrosis awareness and cure Visit Visit rutherfordweekly.com rutherfordweekly.com click on click on "subscribe to our "subscribe to our weekly digital edition" weekly digital edition" Be notifi ed via email Be notifi ed via email of new of new publications! publications! ONLINE VERSION SAME AS THE PRINTED COPY! RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM Online Subscription Online Subscription is FREE! is FREE! SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE online online The Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach in Lake Lure and the Thermal Belt Outreach in Polk County will be among recipients of "Stocking the Pantries" on Saturday, Dec. 2. The community gathering will be held at Rumbling Pointe, 2417 Buffalo Shoals Road, Lake Lure. The event will include carolers, a holiday story reading, piano with sing alongs, silent auction, catered hors d/oeuvres and beverages; fi re pit with s'mores. Sponsors include the Rumbling Point, Carolina Foothill Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of the Hickory Nut Gorge. All proceeds from ticket sales, silent auctions will benefi t the outreach center. "Stocking the Pantries" event is Saturday, December 2 Article Provided By: Jean Gordon LOCAL LOCAL LOCAL BUY

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