The Canton Lions are continuing to give back to the community by offering to match donations to The Community Kitchen of up to $2,000, and are challenging other community organizations, churches and individuals to do something similar for the nonprofits of their choice.

“After a disappointing return from the 2011 Labor Day rides in Canton, the Canton Lions Club worked on finding new ways to generate revenue,” said club president John “Monty” Williams.

“Lion Adam Bridges came up with the idea of an Alumni Football game between Pisgah and Tuscola at Pisgah.  The club contracted with Gridiron Alumni in March and held the game May 5. With the leadership of Lions Bridges and Max Bumgardner, the club met the challenge of the short time frame. “

As a result of the revenue from the game, the ...