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Details: More than 100 volunteers from Habitat for Humanity of Walton County will utilize lumber provided by Rex Lumber and carpet generously donated by Renovation Flooring to build the floor for the 21^st Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family, scheduled for Saturday, April 25. Since its inception, the annual Destin Charity Wine Auction has donated more than $38 million to local children’s charities. Following the event’s conclusion, the lumber will be removed and used to build a Habitat for Humanity of Walton County home for a deserving family.

The Stats: In order to build the 20,000+ square-foot auction floor, it takes 784 pieces of plywood, 1383 2×4’s, 12,000 screws, and hundreds of volunteer hours.

Coverage Details: Media wishing to cover Lumber of Love are asked to contact DCWAF’s Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Kate MacMillan, in advance to arrange for access and credentials.

About Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation: Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF)’s mission is to connect wine enthusiasts to benefit children in need in Northwest Florida. Since its inception, DCWAF has donated more than $38 million to 16 local children’s charities. DCWAF proudly supports the following local charities: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, Caring & Sharing of South Walton, Children’s Home Society of Florida, Children in Crisis, Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Ellison McCraney Ingram Foundation, Emerald Coast Autism Center, Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center, Habitat for Humanity of Walton County, Mental Health Association of Okaloosa and Walton County, Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation, Opportunity Place, Point Washington Medical Clinic, Westonwood Ranch, and Youth Village.

Contact:

Kate MacMillan

Director of Marketing and Communications

Cell: 813-385-2673

Email: [email protected]

More information about DCWAF’s charity partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Walton County can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auPp_mfaaOc&list=PLsfexaoPac_aqgfln549SDqrj5ZH3U8B6&index=7