As many of you are aware, DISD is building an incredible new football stadium. It will still be named after a much loved coach that worked here in Dawson for many years, Coach Ed Mitchell. Coach Mitchell meant so many different things to so many people. His influence reached so many because he was here for so long. He was a big sports guy but he was also a guy who was genuinely interested in whoever he came in contact with. You may not hear people talk about his winning record, but you do hear them talk about how special he made them feel. Knowing that he cared about you, made you want to do your very best whether it was on the field or at home. To show appreciation for his service, there are members of the community who have expressed interest in having a statue of Coach at the new football field!
The type of statue discussed would be like the various ones around downtown Corsicana of influential residents. This is the same type of statue that would be displayed of Coach Mitchell at the stadium. Prices for these types of statues are around $40,000.00. The goal is to see if we can raise this amount with donations. If we fall short of this goal, the hope is to have a monument with his picture on it.
Thank you for supporting this effort to continue Coach Mitchell's legacy.
Cash and check donations can be mailed or dropped off at:
Dawson ISD
199 N School Ave.
Dawson, TX 76639
Digital donations accepted!
PayPal: @EdMitchellStatueFund
Link: https://paypal.me/EdMitchellStatueFund?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
PLEASE NOTE: Digital donations are subject to a 2.9% fee from Paypal.
COMMITEE MEMBERS:
Bryan Kelley
Patty McCormick
Daniel Kelley
Brandi Williams
Sherry Kelley
Cameron Shaw
Debye Woodall
Kelly Miller
Anna Sanders
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
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