Bell ringing marathon in Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. (WOOD) - The Salvation Army kicked off its 32-hour, bell ringing marathon Thursday morning to bring attention to its Red Kettle Campaign.

Volunteers began ringing bells at 6 a.m. outside Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.

An anonymous donor will match up to $10,000 that is raised during this marathon. This year, the campaign goal is $1.6 million.

The event will conclude at 2 p.m. Friday. A number of volunteers will ring for two-hour shifts to help demonstrate and reinforce The Salvation Army’s commitment to be available 24/7 to serve the needs of the underserved.

To download a bell ringer app for your smart phone go to http://twelve162twenty.com.

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Ways to donate to the Salvation Army -- https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org/