Uncle Sam’s Birthday Party 2024: A Star-Spangled Celebration
What a celebration! Uncle Sam’s Birthday Party 2024 was full of energy, excitement, and an overwhelming sense of community. From the first ticket drawn to the final round of the elimination dinner, the room buzzed with anticipation. Laughter echoed through the crowd. Glasses clinked in celebration. Friends—new and old—came together, not just to win, but to give back.
The elimination dinner kept everyone on the edge of their seats, with cheers and groans as names were called. Conversations flowed as guests enjoyed a fantastic meal and took their chances on raffles, door prizes, and auctions. Every bid placed and every ticket sold helped fund scholarships, nonprofits, and community programs across our eight-county service region.
We also honored the legacy of Dr. Tom Patrick, whose vision shaped this event into the incredible tradition it is today. His love for fun and community was felt in every moment, a reminder that giving back can be just as joyful as receiving.
To everyone who attended, donated, or sponsored—thank you. Your support fuels the impact of the Tucker Community Foundation and helps create opportunities that last far beyond one evening. Mark your calendars for 2025. We’ll see you there!
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Mettiki Coal West Virginia, LLC
Miners and Merchants Bank
Citizens Bank of West Virginia
Mountain Valley Bank, N.A.
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Inc.
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
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G.S. Millwork
ACE Aggregates
The Inn at Canaan
Timberline Mountain
River City Inn
H&H Hardware
Davis Shop n’ Save
New Heritage Distilling
Sirianni’s Cafe
Adkins Hardware
Hellbender Burritos
Emerald Tree Boutique
McClumsy
Elender’s
Kidwell Auto Parts, Inc.
McClain Printing Company
Black Fork Pizza
Big Belly Deli
Hair Haven
Ol’ Barn Bakery, LLC
Heidi’s Bakery & Cafe
Cork’s Turkey Knob Wines
Blackwater Outdoor Adventures
The Ski Barn
The Spa at Canaan
Whitegrass Ski Touring Center
Mountain Trail Rides
The Lacklands
Creature Art Gallery
Tucker County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Kingsford Manufacturing Company
Snow Sports Museum of West Virginia
Blackwater Trading Post
Picnic
Almost Heaven Hair Salon
Honey River Meadery
Bloom
Stumptown Ales
The Grand Slam Grill
B & J’s Family Diner
Wach’s Gallery & Garden
Sister Witches Crafting Company
Canaan Valley Flower Company
Holly Meadows Country Club
WVHighland Artisans Gallery
The Christmas Shoppe & More
Friends of Mt. Top Senior Center
Fairfax Materials
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Oakland Golf Club
Blackwater Bikes
City of Parsons
The Adventure Guild
Wild Ginger & Spice
Scarlet Gray
Riverfront Antiques
The Parsons Advocate
Art Spring
Bethany’s Cakes and Cupcakes
The Breakfast Nook
B.F. Long & Company
Studio Gallery
Ranger Janes
Sunrise Coffee Company
Parsons Shop n’ Save
Piccolo Paula’s Caffe
Especially for You Gift Shop at Cortland Acres
Appalachian Mountain Snow
TipTop
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Adriana Channell
Al & Mary Ann Tomson
Alex & Ashley Taylor
Alice Fleischman
Amy Goughnour
Andrea Dalton
Andrea Dearborn
Andrea Simmons
Angie Shockley
Anne Brendlee
April Welsh
Ashley Long
Barbara Worden
Beth Clevenger
Bill & Christina Wallace
Bill Cox & Diane Horne
Bill Holler & Nancy Moore
Bill Peterson
Bill Shockey
Bill Smith
Blaine & Wendy Steensland
Bob & Crystal Boone
Bob & Deb Pase
Bob Gatto
Bob Metzger
Brad Moore
Bret Rosenblum
Brett White
Brian & Debbie Stevens
Brittany Moore
Bruce Stennett
Bud & Jane Parsons
Carl & Barb Plumley
Carrie Allender
Cass Matthew
Charles Barker
Charlie Friddle
Chip Chase
Chris & Hilary Boyce
Chris & Lisa Wood
Chris Phillips & Lisa Weese
Cindy Robeson
Clay Shockley
Clyde Arnold
Cynthia Kolsun
Dan & Judy Bucher
Dan Lyons
Danyelle Conley (Inn at Canaan)
Darrell & Charlotte Goff
Darren & Shirley Dean
Dave & Sharon Matthew
David & Susan Miller
David Downs
David Moran
David Parsons
Debby McHenry
Deby Chapman
Dee Stevens
Dena Bechner
Dennis & Cris Roth
Derek Andrews
Derika Bowyer
Diane Hinkle
Dick Harvey
Donna Bell
Doug Cowgill
Doug Mayor
Ed Evans
Ed Rader
Ed Watson
Elaine Moore
Ellen Shaffer
Eric & Kim Wamsley
Eric Ruf
Erika Smith
Frank & Beth Roberts
Frank & Rachel Roberts
Frank Slider
Fred & Susan Myer
Fred Myer
Fuzz & Sue Wamsley
Gene Cowgill
George Plauger
Harvey Huffman
Henry & Candy Sommerville
Holly Nicholson
Janette Basile
Jason & Becky Myers
Jason & Tonya Baker
Jeff & Gina Palmer
Jeff & Nancy Kelley
Jeff Kiess
Jenny Newland
Jeremy & Melissa Sexton
Jerry Righman
Jim Bialek
Jim Cunningham
Jimmy & Marilyn Harr
Joanne Patterson
Jodi Jones
Jody Flanagan
Joe & Jinx McNeer
Joe Chenoweth
John & Holly Plunkett
John Carte
John Cooper
John Grafton
Joyce Bowers
Judy Parsons
Kaden Nelson
Karen Bialek
Kelly & Sandy Roberts
Kelly Stadelman
Kelly Talbot
Ken & Bonnie Smith
Kenny George
Kevin & Debbie White
Kristie Vandevander
Kyle & Beverly Ellison
Larry Paugh (Great Improvements, LLC)
Larry Paugh (Inn at Canaan)
Leesa Harris
Linda Smith
Lisa Parsons
Liz Beall
Lois Nelson
Lori Chenoweth
Luke & Trish Bucher
Marc Chenoweth
Mark & Sammie Haverty
Mark Doak
Martin & Judy Beichner
Mary Smith
Mason Schoonover
Matt & Autumn Evans
Matt & Reagan Rudder
Matt Haverty
Matthew Vanessa
Melinda & Paul Pennington
Melinda Pennington
Melissa Brown
Melissa Rogers
Melissa Trimble
Melody Henderson
Michael & Heidi Gatens
Michael Goss
Michael Nazelrod
Mike & Jeanie Ledden
Mike & Sandy Shaffer
Mike & Shelia DeVilder
Mike Bell
Mike Cvechko
Mike Hanlon
Mike Lee
Mindy Parsons
Mitchell Beall
Molly’s Ice Cream
Nancy Dotson
Nancy Luscombe
Naomi Moore
Nathaniel Bonnell
Nick & Solena Hovatter
Nora Howell
Pam Lackland
Pat Adams
Paul Morris
Paula Bush
Phillips Kolsun
Phyllis Garcia
Priscilla Flanagan
Q&A Associates
Rachelle Davis
Ranger Jane’s
Rejeanna Pitzer
Rich Thompson
Richard Marsh
Rickie & Lindsey Rosier
Riley & Amy Barb
Rita Haverty
Robbie & Chelsea Gilligan
Robert Burns & Jennifer Rexroad
Robert Lynch
Robin Kalog
Roger & Sue Marsh
Ronald Martin
Ronnie & Diane Beall
Ronnie & Ellen Shaffer
Roxanne Tuesing
Ruston Ray Seaman
Sandy Green
Sara Chua
Scott Betler
Selena Yearwood
Shawn & Kathy Nichols
Sheila Clark
Skyler & Kim Roberts
Solena Roberts
Sondra Goss
Stephen Haid
Stetson West
Steve Galusky
Susie Cvechko
Tammy Daugherty
Tammy Dolly
TCDEC
Ted Wolfe, Jr.
Terry & Brenda Moore
Tim & Pam Walsh
Tim Knotts
Tim McLean
Todd & Michelle Rhodes
Todd Hare
Tom & Julie Kucer
Tom & Liz Yokum
Tom & Paula Stout
Tom Kalog
Tom Poling
Tommy Zeitz
Travis & Kim Hamrick
Voras & Lori Haynes
Walt Ranalli
Will & Nickki Haverty
Zach Barwinczak
Zach Cat
