Parker County Today August 2015 | Page 81

Bachelor of the year, Colton Wallis Organization, Cleaning, Design Residential / Commercial Free Quote / References Available Ephesians 6:7 Candal Johnson, Owner PA R K E R C O U N T Y T O D AY 817.776.6339 AUGUST 2015 host events that focus on handsome bachelors, Parker County Today’s event focuses on helping community charities. The event raised nearly $40,000 for five different Parker County charities all focused on impacting lives in Parker County. Helping a charity raise money was something different for Wallis. “I liked getting out there with the charity. I have never been a part of a fundraising event like I was with Boots, BBQ & Bachelors,” he said. “I think it was a really cool experience for me to get to help the charity out in any way I could.” An Aledo native, Wallis works out of the Willow Park offices of Century 21 Lynch & Associates. Wallis admits that the PCT Bachelor’s title is great for his career.  “I think it helped build my ego a little bit,” said Wallis. “It really helps with business. A lot of people that were there actually remember me. They’re like, ‘Hey, you won the Bachelor of the Year.’” The Careity Foundation is best known for providing low- or no-cost mammograms to women for the early detection of breast cancer. Colton wants to continue to work with Careity and help expand its scope to help men with early cancer detection.  “I will be working with [Careity] and the men that they [serve],” he said. “I’m thrilled to help them launch their new program, Careity’s Men’s Initiative. They are working very hard to spread the word and the awareness that they do male checks as well. I will be a part of the men’s group starting in September to help them market for that and get the word out for that. I am onboard 100 percent with Careity now. I think we built a great relationship together. “They care about the people. They are very genuine about saving lives. That’s what really impressed me with them – the personality of the whole organization as well. I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.” 79