10th Cookies with Characters draws 2K+ [with gallery]

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Above:  Camryn Smith and Carson Owen are shown with Ursula (aka Fran Davidson) from Disney’s Little Mermaid.

Above: Camryn Smith and Carson Owen are shown with Ursula (aka Fran Davidson) from Disney’s Little Mermaid.

Cookies with Characters, the annual fundraiser for Meredith’s Miracles, marked its most successful year yet in its 10th anniversary presentation.
Organizer Kylie Spears said more than 2,000 people attended the two shows Saturday at the Kiwanis Community Center, and fundraising topped $51,000.
“I can’t say enough about how hard all of our volunteers worked,” Spears said.
Meredith’s Miracles assists families with non-medical expenses when a child needs specialized care outside of the local area. In the past year, they have provided more than $58,000 in assistance, Spears said.

Miranda Martin, dressed as Elsa, wwith Minnie Mouse.

Miranda Martin, dressed as Elsa, wwith Minnie Mouse.

Chewbacca and Lane Prevett as Obi-Wwan Kenobi.

Chewbacca and Lane Prevett as Obi-Wwan Kenobi.

Shown are Alyssa Jones, Clorissa Morgan, Catherine Weed, Julia Smith, and Carrington Ward.

Shown are Alyssa Jones, Clorissa Morgan, Catherine Weed, Julia Smith, and Carrington Ward.

Endsley Givhan was Cruella da Ville;

Endsley Givhan was Cruella da Ville;

Above:  Camryn Smith and Carson Owen are shown with Ursula (aka Fran Davidson) from Disney’s Little Mermaid.

Above: Camryn Smith and Carson Owen are shown with Ursula (aka Fran Davidson) from Disney’s Little Mermaid.

Charity Tubberville, 8, with Mickey and Minnie

Charity Tubberville, 8, with Mickey and Minnie

Brents Harrington with Pluto.

Brents Harrington with Pluto.

Caryl Lee Ray and Parker were in on the fun.

Caryl Lee Ray and Parker were in on the fun.

Greenie McKee, shown here with her mom, was awed by the characters.

Greenie McKee, shown here with her mom, was awed by the characters.