Ashby Avenue in Beaverdale is known for its well-decorated homes during the holiday season. People come out at night to see what is given in all the houses. In a home, in particular, people do more than just look at the lights. They also donate to the Food Bank of Iowa. “I believe in loving people and I am without,” said Julie Marx, the home on Ashby Avenue that has served as a charity drop-off for the past two years. Julie and her husband Dale started taking donations last year. He raised more than $7,500 and collected 1,500 pounds of food. People drive, bike or walk through the neighborhood. When they reach home, many leave food or money. Those who don’t have either usually donate Venmo to the Food Bank of Iowa. This holiday season looks a little different than last year, though, especially for Dale Marx. Last year Dale stood by his wife’s side, greeting people, handing out candy canes and sharing the holiday spirit. This year, he has to stay inside due to his health after battling COVID-19 and dealing with complications. Despite this, Dale says he is blessed. Volunteers make every candy cane, twinkling lights, and decorations that stand out in her yard. “Twenty-eight days in the hospital. I knew if I passed out I had to figure out a way to do it,” Dale Marx said. “I’m so thrilled to be carrying on this tradition.” Julie survives because of people outside helping her: friends of the couple who say they won’t remember it for the world. “It’s important that you have a little extra or even if it’s just a can, it’s very important to be able to give it to someone else,” said Tyler Winsky, family friend of the Marx couple. It’s the holiday spirit Dale and Julie Marx hope to convey and set others up. “If you have one last breath, you can do something for someone,” said Dale Marx. People are welcome to come via the “Christmas Light Tour Food Drive” on the following dates: December 4th, December 11th, December 15th, December 18th and 6 pm to 9 pm on Christmas Eve
Ashby Avenue in Beaverdale is known for its well-decorated homes during the holiday season. People come out at night to see what is given in all the houses.
In a home, in particular, people do more than just look at the lights. They also donate to the Food Bank of Iowa.
“I believe in loving people and I am without,” said Julie Marx, the home on Ashby Avenue that has served as a charity drop-off for the past two years.
Julie and her husband Dale started taking donations last year. He raised more than $7,500 and collected 1,500 pounds of food.
People drive, bike or walk through the neighborhood. When they reach home, many leave food or money. Those who don’t have either usually donate Venmo to the Food Bank of Iowa.
This holiday season looks a little different than last year, though, especially for Dale Marx.
Last year Dale stood by his wife’s side, greeting people, handing out candy canes and sharing the holiday spirit. this year, she has to stay in Due to his health after battling COVID-19 and dealing with complications.
Despite this, Dale says he is blessed. volunteers put up Every candy cane, twinkling lights, and decorations that stand out in his yard.
“Twenty-eight days in the hospital. I knew if I passed out I had to figure out a way to do it,” Dale Marx said. “I’m so thrilled to be carrying on this tradition.”
Julie survives because of people outside helping her: friends of the couple who say they won’t remember it for the world.
“It’s important that you have a little extra or even if it’s just a can, it’s very important to be able to give it to someone else,” said Tyler Winsky, family friend of the Marx couple.
It’s the holiday spirit Dale and Julie Marx hope to convey and set others up.
“If you have one last breath, you can do something for someone,” said Dale Marx.
People are welcome to come via the “Christmas Light Tour Food Drive” on the following dates: December 4th, December 11th, December 15th, December 18th and 6 pm to 9 pm on Christmas Eve
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