6News staffers to help with fan collection

Here’s a chance to help less-fortunate people beat the heat this summer.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sunflower Broadband Channel 6News and Westlake Ace Hardware will collect fans for the Lawrence Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army will then distribute the fans throughout the summer to people without air conditioning.

The 6News staff will be at each Westlake location, 601 Kasold Dr. and 711 W. 23rd St., accepting new fans or donations — and handing out refreshments.