Evergreen fundraiser for MS at Hale Hill Farm

West Hartford residents Robb and Nancy Barnum take a moment to pose with their three sons, Devan, 11, Kyle, 9, and Ryan, 5, after purchasing an evergreen tree at the 9th annual Hale Hill Farm Charity Day, which took place in Portland on Saturday, Dec. 7. Ric and Kim Hosley own Hale Hill Farm. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of evergreen trees benefit the couple's charity of choice, this year the fight against multiple sclerosis. Hale Hill Farm guests choose to either cut their own tree or select one from more than 100 pre-cut trees. The event featured hayrides, a blazing bonfire, live band and ribs, steak, burgers and chicken, prepared and donated by Artie Balch, of Torrington and homemade clam chowder, prepared and donated by Dane Deleppo, of Thomaston. The Hale Hill Farm Charity Day attracted residents from across Connecticut, raising more than $7,000. For more information on Hale Hill Farm and the annual Charity Day, visit www.halehillfarm.com. For more information on multiple sclerosis, its effects and the many ways to help make a difference, please visit www.ctfightsMS.org.

Judy Stazola and her grandson, Cameron Gregory, 10, warm by the bonfire just before purchasing an evergreen tree at the 9th annual Hale Hill Farm Charity Day, which took place in Portland on Saturday, Dec. 7. Stazola and Gregory reside in West Hartford. Ric and Kim Hosley own Hale Hill Farm. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of evergreen trees benefit the couple's charity of choice, this year the fight against multiple sclerosis. Hale Hill Farm guests choose to either cut their own tree or select one from more than 100 pre-cut trees. The event featured hayrides, a blazing bonfire, live band and ribs, steak, burgers and chicken, prepared and donated by Artie Balch, of Torrington, and homemade clam chowder, prepared and donated by Dane Deleppo, of Thomaston. The Hale Hill Farm Charity Day attracted residents from across Connecticut, raising more than $7,000. For more information on Hale Hill Farm and the annual Charity Day, visit www.halehillfarm.com. For more information on multiple sclerosis, its effects and the many ways to help make a difference, please visit www.ctfightsMS.org.