Sugar has been a driving force

behind the fund-raising effort for the Luther Holt Memorial All Children's

Playground, which is designed for children of all abilities, including

those who use wheelchairs and walkers.

Sugar received a $1,000 check,

to be used for the third phase of the playground, which has an estimated

price tag of $100,000. She and her family also received Braves memorabilia

and free tickets to the game.

Sugar chairs the committee

that was appointed to lead the fund-raising effort by the Peachtree City

Recreation Department. She was nominated for the honor by her fellow committee

members, who managed to keep it a secret.

"It's quite an honor and

we had a great time at the game," Sugar said. "The $1,000 will

definitely help towards Phase III."

Sugar started the playground

effort after writing a letter to the city pointing out there were no accessible

playgrounds and offering to help build one.

The playground, located at

Picnic Park behind City Hall, is linked with ramps and accessible bridges

and also has a special rubberized surface for additional accessibility

and safety.

For information about donations

and sponsorships available for the playground, contact the Recreation

Department at 770-631-2542.

Colleen Sugar and Braves pitcher Kevin Millwood. Photo/Special.

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