This morning was an amazing event. It was cold but we prevailed. Many thanks go out to all of the people who donated. We actually had very few people choose to not give.
We were able to raise a total of $1,532.00 for Special Olympics Area 18.
You can still support them by donating at Hardee’s when you purchase something good to eat.
Thanks also to District manager Tyler and store manager Eli.
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Folks, I know that this request is a little strange.
I just got the attached letter from a fellow Sheriff in Augusta. I know that they are our enemy on the athletic fields, but his request is a pretty neat one. He is requesting that we help the athletes of Buffalo Gap High School get a 1 million dollar football field upgrade. We know how important that would be to us to win something of that nature. Buffalo Gap high school entered a contest and is currently in a close second place race for the prize. I hope that all of you will read this letter and go vote for them.
Dear Virginia Sheriffs' Association,
I am reaching out with an urgent, time-sensitive request for assistance from the Virginia Sheriffs' Association and our Sheriff's community across the Commonwealth.
Buffalo Gap High School, located in rural Augusta County, Virginia, has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to receive a $1 million athletic field upgrade through T-Mobile's nationwide competition. This investment would be transformational for our small rural high school, its student-athletes, and our entire community.
However, time is running out. Voting ends October 25, 2026, and we need immediate assistance!
Buffalo Gap High School was leading the competition until today, when it fell into second place. We are now in a race against time to regain that lead and secure this incredible opportunity for our students.
I am personally asking the Virginia Sheriffs' Association to distribute this request to all 123 Sheriffs across the Commonwealth and encourage them to share it with their deputies, civilian employees, families, friends, and communities.
As Sheriffs, we understand the importance of investing in our youth. In rural communities like Augusta County, high school athletics are much more than sporting events. They bring communities together, develop leadership, teach teamwork and discipline, and provide opportunities that can positively influence young people for the rest of their lives.
We have only until October 25 to make our votes count, and every vote matters! Please encourage your communities to vote daily until October 25th.
Voting is extremely simple and takes less than a minute:
1. Click the official T-Mobile voting link.
2. Select the East region.
3. Select Buffalo Gap High School.
4. Enter your phone number, accept the terms, and click Vote.
5. Voting Link: T-Mobile Powers Up Rural America with Friday Night 5G Lights
I would greatly appreciate the Association sending this request to its membership as soon as possible. With only a limited number of days remaining, getting this information into the hands of our fellow Sheriffs and their employees immediately is critical.
Virginia's Sheriffs have always demonstrated a tremendous commitment to their communities, particularly when it comes to supporting our youth. I firmly believe that if we come together as one law enforcement family, we can make a significant difference in the outcome of this competition.
Imagine what we could accomplish if every Sheriff's Office across Virginia encouraged its employees, families, and communities to support this effort before October 25.
This is not simply about winning a competition. It is about providing a small rural Virginia high school with an opportunity that would otherwise be financially out of reach and creating something that will benefit generations of students.
I sincerely appreciate the Association's consideration of this urgent request and any assistance you can provide in getting the word out across the Commonwealth.
We have until October 25. Let's rally Virginia's Sheriffs, support our young people, and help bring this $1 million investment home to Augusta County and a Virginia high school!
Respectfully,
Donald L. Smith, Sheriff
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