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Billy Nickrand breaks Salvation Army bell ringing record over the weekend in LaPorte. (WSBT photo // Matt Rudkin) (December 3, 2012) |
Nickrand said his doctor on call during the entire time came down and
stayed with him during the final three hours as a precaution.
Rest and plenty of fluids are now being prescribed to help Nickrand rebound.
''I'm expected to have a full recovery,'' said Nickrand.
His goal was to raise $5,000 for the Salvation Army but wound up collecting
$6,300 with donations on Monday still trickling in.
Rev. Dennis Meyer of Bethany Lutheran Church in La Porte said the bell ringing
marathon reveals the true spirit of the Christmas season.
''When you see positive things like that, you really realize that people are trying to do something good for our community and for the people around us,'' said Meyer.