From Bill Coltzer, Jr.

Suspender Day was originally intended to be a simple annual observance in memory of Pop Coltzer who was rarely seen without suspenders. If imitation is the largest form of flattery, he would surely be flattered by the diverse group of people that don that stretchy apparel in his honor each year. Pop was also a very generous person and loved cooking (cleaning) at the Galveston Salvation Army. So, it seemed logical (that while we were all dressed up in suspenders) we would encourage folks to enhance their suspender experience by donating (cash or service) to any group that provided meals to those in need. We thought “suspend hunger” was a catchy sounding name for our cause. In 2020, we came to the realization that the world had become a stressful place and organizations that provided stress relief services should be supported; not just those that provided meals. In response to that revelation, we are now raising money to support a wider variety of non-profits. This year's funds are going to Yaga's Children's Fund. 

If everyone gave even a little... it all adds up to a lot.

YAGA'S CHILDREN FUND

The mission of Yaga’s Children’s Fund is to support the moral, psychological, intellectual, vocational, and physical development of the children of Galveston County through charitable donations that support non-profit organizations.